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Rear Shock Upgrade - Gaz1978 - 08-06-20
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
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - kebab19 - 09-06-20
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
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - robbo - 09-06-20
Sadly Devilsyam is not an option. RIP Luke.
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - PieEater - 09-06-20
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.
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - kebab19 - 09-06-20
Sh1t :eek Apologies, I didn't know that :o
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Dudeofrude - 09-06-20
(09-06-20, 07:59 PM)robbo link Wrote: 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 ?
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Gaz1978 - 10-06-20
Hi guys very much appreciate the advice and sorry to here that your friend passed away
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Billy Balthorpe - 16-06-20
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.
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Stinka - 22-06-20
S1000rr shock is the dogs danglies
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Bikebud - 23-06-20
Whats your budget? you can get a Nitron street shock for about £380, and they are custom seto for your weight and riding style.
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Timbo - 26-06-20
(08-06-20, 09:19 PM)Gaz1978 link Wrote: 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
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Timbo - 26-06-20
(22-06-20, 12:15 PM)Stinka link Wrote: S1000rr shock is the dogs danglies
Is the S1000rr shock a straight bolt in or does it need drilling like the R6?
Bw
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - Gnasher - 26-06-20
(09-06-20, 08:04 PM)kebab19 link Wrote: Sh1t :eek Apologies, I didn't know that :o
I didn't either WTF :eek what happened?
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - b1k3rdude - 26-06-20
(26-06-20, 12:09 PM)Gnasher link Wrote: I didn't either WTF :eek what happened?+1, seems everyone is passing away lately.. :\
Re: Rear Shock Upgrade - robbo - 26-06-20
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.