Author Topic: R6 shock Mod fazer 1000 (Read 261969 times)

devilsyam · « **Reply #100 on:** 04 March 2012, 12:05:25 pm »

4 sent out this week 8 just arrived from race team

Ghoti · « **Reply #101 on:** 04 March 2012, 01:24:05 pm »

Actually got mine fitted yesterday.

It has all been said before how good it is. Love it.

As suggested ny Luke, the shorter dog bones are not needed. I had a jack-up kit on and the bike still turns as sharp as before, but with more stability too.
It helps the front end too, but I'm going the attack that soon, also mentioned by Luke.
Setting is spot on solo.

Thanks Luke. Another recommendation.

devilsyam · « **Reply #102 on:** 04 March 2012, 07:20:24 pm »

nice one ghoti glad your pleased

devilsyam · « **Reply #103 on:** 08 March 2012, 08:36:21 am »

mark gilbert yours has shipped today bud

devilsyam · « **Reply #104 on:** 10 March 2012, 02:53:07 pm »

Fazer 1967 here's yours 0 miles going out courier monday

1967fazer · « **Reply #105 on:** 10 March 2012, 04:05:49 pm »

Cool stuff

Cheers Luke, hopefully will have it fitted for next weekend along with new C &S, in time for meeting up with fellow Westies on Saturday.

devilsyam · « **Reply #106 on:** 12 March 2012, 10:50:44 am »

I get asked alot about spring colour so too make sure everyone understands

It does not matter wot colour red,black.yellow or silver

there is no difference in spring rate
hope this clears it up

eddie · « **Reply #107 on:** 12 March 2012, 05:51:20 pm »

one more question luke...
... does the spring colour matter

devilsyam · « **Reply #108 on:** 13 March 2012, 12:27:25 pm »

TRUST YOU lol

devilsyam · « **Reply #109 on:** 15 March 2012, 06:28:52 am »

Nice and becoming rare yellow shock arrived yesterday so be quick

gel · « **Reply #110 on:** 15 March 2012, 01:38:11 pm »

Thanks Devilsyam for the instructions, much evolved from the originals that went in the recycling

, I have all the recommended tools, all ready to have a go this weekend........Well I was until the other half has arranged for house viewing on Saturday and with mothers day on sunday I have no chance of doing it this weekend. Oh well best lade plans and all that....

Going to order a Shock Sock, so that its kept in good condition as I ride all year round.

1967fazer · « **Reply #111 on:** 15 March 2012, 10:27:56 pm »

Bugger can't believe I just missed out on a yellow sprung shock and I bet the sring rate is different cos its yellow eh? I'm amazed how much lighter the r6 shock is compared to the standard one!.....or is the cos r6 one is clean!

dickturpin · « **Reply #112 on:** 15 March 2012, 10:43:33 pm »

I went for silver cos I think that is the heaviest spring rate!

1967fazer · « **Reply #113 on:** 15 March 2012, 10:57:44 pm »

Just read the tail end of my last post!!!!! I think meant to say "or is it cos the r6 shock is clean", but I'm not sure now
Brain fade, methinks

devilsyam · « **Reply #114 on:** 16 March 2012, 08:50:17 am »

I think you mean clean as in like "brand new"

1967fazer · « **Reply #115 on:** 16 March 2012, 11:03:00 pm »

Fitted and working, bring on this weekend

devilsyam · « **Reply #116 on:** 17 March 2012, 09:51:14 am »

cool glad you like it --- one nice rare yellow one in stock at the mo

markrg · « **Reply #117 on:** 18 March 2012, 08:48:56 pm »

Fitted my R6 shock yesterday and it makes a massive difference to the ride quality / handling, my thanks to Devilsyam.

devilsyam · « **Reply #118 on:** 19 March 2012, 08:31:52 am »

cool glad you like it

chr999chr · « **Reply #119 on:** 19 March 2012, 10:09:26 am »

Just a note to all which is not in the instructions but is common sense when you think about it.

Remember to prop up the rear of the bike because when the bolts are removed from the shock the rear end will drop and sit on the foot pegs scraping the rear plastic

devilsyam · « **Reply #120 on:** 19 March 2012, 10:20:52 am »

ok not understanding this how does the shock get near the footpegs?

chr999chr · « **Reply #121 on:** 19 March 2012, 11:08:44 am »

When the shock is removed there is nothing to hold the rear of the bike up. The rear end will compress and come to a rest on the rear foot peg mounts scratching the rear end plastic. $:\$

devilsyam · « **Reply #122 on:** 19 March 2012, 11:33:02 am »

ok call me thick but if anything the arm falls away from the rear pegs not towards it are you on a paddock stand as that would make sense but not with the stock center stand

1967fazer · « **Reply #123 on:** 20 March 2012, 07:53:00 pm »

Strangely enough, I've just done mine, whilst it was on the CENTRE STAND! and I had no probs. However, with all due respect, if your daft enough to try changing it while the bike is on a paddock stand, then yes the arse end of the bike will colapse in a heap, quite possibly with you under neath it!

squitbit · « **Reply #124 on:** 21 March 2012, 12:50:07 am »

If you hit the pegs when you're doing this then you're doing it wrong, big time.