02-09-25, 08:21 AM
Following my introduction to the forum I was advised that an R6 shock maybe a better option than having the original shock refurbished. So, after doing some reading I found a 2017 R6 shock that had been serviced ready to go on a track bike but was never used. I opted for sleeving the holes M12-M10 rather than drilling out the top bolt hole on the R6 shock. I'm only 13 stone and never have a pillion so I'm sure the M10 bolt will be up to the job. 130mm dog bones and some washers. The hardest bit of the job was getting the washers on the top bolt. Took a fair few attempts but got there in the end.
I'm probably not a good enough rider to notice a huge difference but it definitely felt better damped and bit firmer sprung (the old one had a Maxton spring, to go with the Maxton fork internals). I think I need to add a bit of rebound on front and back but ir rides pretty good as is. I tried to find some factory settings for the shock and landed on 5mm thread showing as a starter for sag, 10 clicks out low speed comp, 3 turns out high speed comp and 9 clicks out for rebound damping. I'd welcome any comments or opinions.
The only other thing to do is tyres. Current ones are 9 years old. What's the accepted wisdom for best tyres on the Gen 1?
Cheers.
I'm probably not a good enough rider to notice a huge difference but it definitely felt better damped and bit firmer sprung (the old one had a Maxton spring, to go with the Maxton fork internals). I think I need to add a bit of rebound on front and back but ir rides pretty good as is. I tried to find some factory settings for the shock and landed on 5mm thread showing as a starter for sag, 10 clicks out low speed comp, 3 turns out high speed comp and 9 clicks out for rebound damping. I'd welcome any comments or opinions.
The only other thing to do is tyres. Current ones are 9 years old. What's the accepted wisdom for best tyres on the Gen 1?
Cheers.
