what shock?

Big3 · 08-18-2009, 02:56 PM

ok I have read 20+ threads on shocks

so what one 929, 954, F4i?

I'm not paying ohlins $ for a rear shock at this time (kids in braces)

sidlives · 08-18-2009, 03:11 PM

I am not sure on a sixth gen but I believe it is the same as the 4th and
5th. Here is a good thread. If you have time check out the link I posted in the middle of the thread. CBR929 shock for 5th gen - nice cheap upgrade! Oh yeah cbr 929 shock.

RVFR · 08-18-2009, 03:18 PM

I'd look for a Penske shock, great shock for the money.

toddmikanowicz · 08-20-2009, 12:55 PM

I put a 2006 f4i shock on my 98 and so far so good. I sent the shock out to have a stiffer spring put on it. You have to shim the top of the shock mount to get a comparable height to the stock one but no big deal. I used a bunch of stainless washers. The back tire is 1/4 higher off the ground than with the stock shock but you can drop the front forks to make up the difference. I love having compression and rebound. This winter I am installing an 05 R1 front end on the bike. Good luck with the bike. Todd

VFRBenny · 11-01-2009, 10:36 PM

I'm having a Penske made for my 5th gen. It did wonders for my last bike! And with Penske, there support is FANTASTIC!

jezzicaz789 · Today, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Big3

ok I have read 20+ threads on shocks

so what one 929, 954, F4i?

I'm not paying ohlins $ for a rear shock at this time (kids in braces)

Hi all, I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!!

Deadsmiley · Today, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jezzicaz789

Hi all, I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!!

Of course, and welcome!

Start a new thread to introduce yourself.

What bike?
Location?
New rider? Old rider?
And of course... pictures of your bike(s)

crustyrider · Today, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadsmiley

Of course, and welcome!

Start a new thread to introduce yourself.

What bike?
Location?
New rider? Old rider?
And of course... pictures of your bike(s)

what he said......

02 VFR Rider · Today, 09:44 AM

if you go 929 route you need spring and have it revalved for you bike plus you need to make op a bracket or shim it to match lenth of stock shock.
best bet is have stock shock resprung for your weight and revalved as well

digitallyhip · Today, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 02 VFR Rider

if you go 929 route you need spring and have it revalved for you bike plus you need to make op a bracket or shim it to match lenth of stock shock.
best bet is have stock shock resprung for your weight and revalved as well

Do you have experience with a specific company for this? Or does anyone else?

advTHANKSance

02 VFR Rider · Today, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by digitallyhip

Do you have experience with a specific company for this? Or does anyone else?

advTHANKSance

I dont but reworking stock shock is prob the route I will go.
I have called a few local places in my area. around 300 bucks seems to be average w/o spring

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sidlives Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 02:07 PM Location: Moab UT My Ride: 2000 Honda Vfr Interceptor View my Photo Gallery Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I am not sure on a sixth gen but I believe it is the same as the 4th and 5th. Here is a good thread. If you have time check out the link I posted in the middle of the thread. CBR929 shock for 5th gen - nice cheap upgrade! Oh yeah cbr 929 shock.

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toddmikanowicz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Last Online: 11-14-2009 02:16 PM Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I put a 2006 f4i shock on my 98 and so far so good. I sent the shock out to have a stiffer spring put on it. You have to shim the top of the shock mount to get a comparable height to the stock one but no big deal. I used a bunch of stainless washers. The back tire is 1/4 higher off the ground than with the stock shock but you can drop the front forks to make up the difference. I love having compression and rebound. This winter I am installing an 05 R1 front end on the bike. Good luck with the bike. Todd

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