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Title: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Gaz1978 on 08 June 2020, 09:19:13 pm
Hi All, I am a new member and hoped I can get advice on a rear shock absorber upgrade please? I have seen lots of posts about R6 and BMW S1000r shock mods but is there any other options that I can buy that bolt straight in but wont break the bank? I have a 2003 Fazer 1000.


Many thanks, Gaz
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: kebab19 on 09 June 2020, 06:56:36 pm
No transplants from any other bikes, only the aftermarket shock range such as:YSSHagonNitronOhlinsBitubo
etcYou could also rebuild the standard shock and add a Hyperpro spring, but it'll still have a standard shock's valving.

For what it's worth, the R6 shock conversion is well worth doing providing you're not a stick insect or a bloaterEDIT: I think Luke/ Devilsyam sells all the parts needed for the conversion
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: robbo on 09 June 2020, 07:59:10 pm
Sadly Devilsyam is not an option. RIP Luke.
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: PieEater on 09 June 2020, 08:02:13 pm
Sadly Luke (DevilsYam) is no longer with us so your options for a bolt in solution are limited. I would keep an eye on the members market as somethig may pop up there. You could explore getting the existing shock refurbished, regassed and resprung for your weight, this would make a noticable difference and shouldn't break the bank, you'd want to get reccomendations for suspension specialists that could do this for you first.
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: kebab19 on 09 June 2020, 08:04:24 pm
Sh1t  :eek Apologies, I didn't know that  :o

Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Dudeofrude on 09 June 2020, 08:43:17 pm
Sadly Devilsyam is not an option. RIP Luke.

No way, when? I had no idea 😰
He gave me a lot of help with regards to suspension set up, seemed like a great guy

RIP 😞
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Gaz1978 on 10 June 2020, 03:39:55 pm
Hi guys very much appreciate the advice and sorry to here that your friend passed away  :(
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 16 June 2020, 05:58:39 pm

Only yesterday I fitted the R6 shock, supplied to me by DevilsYam 2 years ago.

I had no idea we had lost him.

RIP Luke.
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Stinka on 22 June 2020, 12:15:43 pm
S1000rr shock is the dogs danglies
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Bikebud on 23 June 2020, 09:53:44 am
Whats your budget?  you can get a Nitron street shock for about £380, and they are custom seto for your weight and riding style.
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Timbo on 26 June 2020, 06:54:50 am
Hi All, I am a new member and hoped I can get advice on a rear shock absorber upgrade please? I have seen lots of posts about R6 and BMW S1000r shock mods but is there any other options that I can buy that bolt straight in but wont break the bank? I have a 2003 Fazer 1000.


Many thanks, Gaz


Hi,


I have a Maxton re-sprung OEM unit sitting in the loft. Sprung for an 85kg rider if it is any good to you?


Bw


Timbo
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Timbo on 26 June 2020, 12:04:13 pm
S1000rr shock is the dogs danglies


Is the S1000rr shock a straight bolt in or does it need drilling like the R6?


Bw
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: Gnasher on 26 June 2020, 12:09:53 pm
Sh1t  :eek Apologies, I didn't know that  :o


I didn't either WTF :eek  what happened?
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: b1k3rdude on 26 June 2020, 01:24:11 pm
I didn't either WTF :eek  what happened?
+1, seems everyone is passing away lately.. :\
Title: Re: Rear Shock Upgrade
Post by: robbo on 26 June 2020, 06:45:54 pm
At some stage we all like to think we’re invincible, when in truth, we know we’re not. As I was told many years ago “We’re only here for a visit”. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe we lost Luke back in February.RIP.