30-01-12, 09:03 PM
Thanks for the suggestions guys.... I wish Yamaha fitted the Fazers with easily rebuildable shocks in the first place, or better still a shock that wasn't so crappy. Shame there doesn't seem to be any alternative oem ones from other bikes that fit either.
As for the forks, I'll have to figure out whether new springs are necessary bearing in mind my Fazer has preload to harden them, and that I don't seem to be so negatively affected as heavier riders by the soft originals. I think I'll take it to a pro and see what they say, maybe a service/rebuild will be enough.
So, there is less of a concensus than I expected concerning whether the original shock is rebuildable or not. So, I guess I better look into rebuilds first before going for a new shock.
@Fazer Jake, you're right there is a seller on ebay. I will get in touch with him so I can ask him exactly what he does and how, as well as whether he's actually done a Fazer shock before!
I did speak to a very helpful chap at Revsracing who said that some of the shocks are rebuildable while some aren't. I think he said that the ones with a 14.5mm damper shaft are rebuildable (by them anyway) whilst the ones with a 12mm shaft aren't. Two other firms I spoke to flat out denied they were rebuildable at all. Further investigation needed!
I'll investigate, make a few phone calls and report back when I get it sorted.
As for the forks, I'll have to figure out whether new springs are necessary bearing in mind my Fazer has preload to harden them, and that I don't seem to be so negatively affected as heavier riders by the soft originals. I think I'll take it to a pro and see what they say, maybe a service/rebuild will be enough.
So, there is less of a concensus than I expected concerning whether the original shock is rebuildable or not. So, I guess I better look into rebuilds first before going for a new shock.
@Fazer Jake, you're right there is a seller on ebay. I will get in touch with him so I can ask him exactly what he does and how, as well as whether he's actually done a Fazer shock before!
I did speak to a very helpful chap at Revsracing who said that some of the shocks are rebuildable while some aren't. I think he said that the ones with a 14.5mm damper shaft are rebuildable (by them anyway) whilst the ones with a 12mm shaft aren't. Two other firms I spoke to flat out denied they were rebuildable at all. Further investigation needed!
I'll investigate, make a few phone calls and report back when I get it sorted.