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helmetvonthrob

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Rear shock upgrade
« on: 30 August 2015, 01:52:10 pm »
So I would like to upgrade the bouncy rear of my FZ6.


So can someone tell me what exactly I need shock + fittings and any how to/pitfalls.


Also, has anyone done the Progressive fork spring upgrade and got any comments.


Thanks in advance
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helmetvonthrob

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Re: Rear shock upgrade
« Reply #1 on: 05 September 2015, 06:27:58 pm »
Apparently digging around I need an R6 shock, anyone tell me what version/year?


Thanks
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kebab19

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Re: Rear shock upgrade
« Reply #2 on: 06 September 2015, 07:04:32 pm »
An R6 shock won't fit an FZ6 (bottom mounting point for starters), but an early R1 shock might do the job instead.  I have PM'd you a couple of links which might be of help.
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helmetvonthrob

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Re: Rear shock upgrade
« Reply #3 on: 29 October 2015, 04:15:34 pm »
Thanks to Kebab19 for the links.


I'm pondering on what to do next with my soggy rear and I realise that the spring on my current shock is not strong enough to cope with the punishment I'm giving it.


I've read about swapping springs from other models/manufacturers, has anyone done this?

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