05-04-13, 04:07 PM
Personally I wouldn't worry too much about the condition of your shock and I don't think it warrants removing it. Most UK Fazers will have shocks that look like that or worse! A rear hugger that has a full length mudguard can help keep the muck off though if you're looking for a long term solution. Foxwood's must be the cleanest oem Fazer shock I've seen. Low miles & no road salt where you ride perhaps? Even after a good clean most shocks' nickel plating have gone brown by now.