xXAvroArrowXx
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Hey guys. I'm looking for a Gen II Shock. My bike is an FZ8 and I'm looking to see if I can get the FZ1 shock to take the wallowing out of the rear suspension.
- Avro
- Avro
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I'm sure the R1shock is a step up, but the FZ1 shock is also an upgrade to the FZ8 stock setup. I know you guys go from FZ1 stock to R1... I like to mess around and would like to see how much difference between FZ8 and FZ1 rear suspensions there really is. So I was thinking there might be a kind & benevolent FZ1 owner who could throw me their stock part they might have laying around for me to try. (I'd pay for shipping of course)
- Avro
2011 Yamaha FZ8
2009 Kawasaki ER-6n (SOLD)
I am just trying to save you from yourself. If I were to grade the shocks by a number 1-10, the FZ8 shock is a 1 and the FZ1 shock is a 2 whereas my 8983Penske is an 8. So while the FZ1 shock is better than the FZ8 shock, it is still an under-damped POS. For the money, you really can't beat the R1 shock with the adapter and the R1 shock can be serviced and revalved should you desire.
Thanks Loosenut. Ok I'll be honest. I don't have the cash. I would absolutely prefer to go Penske or Olins but alas, it's not in the cards for me. I'm just a po' boy.
- Avro
2011 Yamaha FZ8
2009 Kawasaki ER-6n (SOLD)
This is good. Ill go look for an r1 shock from eBay.
I see its 11mm difference in length. Should I need an adapter or is it a direct fit?
- Avro
2011 Yamaha FZ8
2009 Kawasaki ER-6n (SOLD)
You will need the adapter from satan666