Rear shock replacement

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  1. rc24ste

    rc24ste New Member

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    Anyone know whether a VTEC VFR800 rear shock will fit my 1998 VFR800? I'm looking for a straight bolt in job (no new brackets, fabrication, hacksaw[!], etc)

    Whilst looking at pictures of them both they do appear to be identical.

    Anyone know for sure?

    Thanks!!!!
     
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    no, but a 929 shock is a direct fit
     
  3. rc24ste

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    Thanks for the post.

    Why does the shock not fit? Too long? Mounting holes too big/small?

    Thanks
     
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    The 929 is not a direct bolt on the clevis has to be machine.
     
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    I stand corrected I though the lower clevis has to be machined
     
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    A 929/954 shock is not direct fit. Because it is shorter. Can be made to fit . But it does require a custom top clevis. A 6th Gen shock is approximately 3/8 in shorter as well. To maintain ride height it would also need a spacer on top.
     
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    I think I've mistaken the direct fit shock option for the 5th gen maybe the F4i shock is direct, need to double check this
     
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    Why is the 954 shock superior? I have an oil filled shock from a 95 954RR, but was using my VFR shock for the time being.
     
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    It's fully adjustable 3-way
     
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    As in compression, rebound, and spring tension? I was thinking of having the oil filled shock revalved to get it just right to work with the extra weight. Any ideas on this?
    I am getting aluminum-bodied custom-built QA1 single adjustable shocks (controls both comp and rebound) with threaded spring seats for maximum adjustment for the front of the vehicle.

    I apologize if I am thread jacking.
     
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    Correction. I have the shock off of a 95 CBR900RR, It has comp, rebound, and spring seat adjustment, and it fits perfectly. The only thing is that it has a remote reservoir that might take some bracketing to hold. Not a big deal for me, since Im fabbing up my entire frame, but might make a difference for you bike guys.
     
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    what about a 4th gen shock on a 3rd gen?
     
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    Hi. So could I go ahead and buy a vtec rear shocker and fit it on my 2000 fi has long
    Has I make up the 10 mm ?
    Regards
     
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    Nightviper... Is the 95 900rr rear shock a direct replacement in a 5th gen vfr?
     
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