Date: 05-11-25  Time: 10:36 am

Author Topic: FZ1 Rear Shock  (Read 3570 times)

Harvey

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FZ1 Rear Shock
« on: 19 August 2016, 02:51:40 pm »
I am approaching 30k miles do you think l should replace the original rear shock?
If so what would be a good but reasonably priced replacement?
Thanks in advance.

stevegixer

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #1 on: 19 August 2016, 02:58:26 pm »
I have a very low milage (4.5k) rear shock cheap .
But you could  contact luke ( devilsyam) for an R6 converted shock.a proven upgrade at a reasonable price.

Gary

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #2 on: 19 August 2016, 03:54:33 pm »
Is the R6 shock suitable for a Gen 1 or 2?

JKay

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #3 on: 19 August 2016, 05:58:54 pm »
Gen 1 only

Rob R

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #4 on: 19 August 2016, 09:52:23 pm »
I bought a Satan's adapter and fitted an R1 shock. Total cost was about £150. The difference is night and day.
Rob

Ballmead

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #5 on: 19 August 2016, 10:45:24 pm »
Nitron make an excellent shock for the Gen II FZ1, the NTR R1 sport.


It works well and is easy to set up and is perfect for road use with the occasional trackday.


http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_item.php?catID=12778&prodID=74515

Dustydes

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #6 on: 20 August 2016, 05:23:07 pm »
R6 shock fantastic for the money. Get the best you can afford, google fzs r6 shock. Make sure it looks like shock in link
drill out top bush from 10mm to 12mm
2 spacers to make up the narrower R6 shock (top) 2.5mm each
130mm dog bones to bring back up to stock
20 mins to fit

http://thewolftamer71.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/fz1-mod-rear-suspension-upgrade.html

Harvey

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #7 on: 23 August 2016, 09:43:26 am »
So far l as can see these mods are for Gen 1 but mine is a Gen 2?


Rob R

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Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
« Reply #8 on: 23 August 2016, 10:11:48 pm »
No, Satan adapter enables you to fit R1 shock 2004-2007 to Gen2 without relocating Reg/Rec or exup motor.