Rear Shock Swap

Post by **FZRDude** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:36 pm

Well, Bob and I replaced my rear shock today. It took us a whole 1.5 hrs and we stopped for coffee about 1/2 way through. The coffee was included in the 1.5 hrs. I didn't have the sense to grab the camera every 2 minutes, but I did get a couple of shots. Here is Bob dismantling my bike with power tools. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock1.jpg"/> You have to remove the battery box and might as well remove the rear tank mount too. The rear tank mount also holds the fuel pump, so it helps to have that out of the way too. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock2.jpg"/> Then the battery box support. The shock comes straight out through the top. (Thanks for the tip John) <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock3.jpg"/> And there you have it, Bob and a stock shock. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock4.jpg"/> Shockless... <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock6.jpg"/> I think there was a total of 10 bolts that had to be removed for this installation. I placed the remote resovoir in the stock location because I can still get to it through the frame. I didn't want to go cutting up my new tail unit to mount it on the sub-frame. Other than that, this job can be accomplished by just about any member here on the board. Except maybe Nate. j/k And that is the end of my tale of Shock Swap. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000

cvhjkdis · Post by **cvhjkdis** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:33 am

Wow man, I'm as surprised as anyone. That shock change has got to be the quickest way to spend big $ I've ever seen! (note to self, duck faster next time a camera is near) <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <center>Help stop continental creep</center>

Post by **jjs777** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:06 pm

wow 1.5 hours? try doing it by yourself while the bike pivots on the center jack....whilst holding the bike with 1 hand and power tools in the other priceless -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000

Post by **FZRDude** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:54 pm

We just used an engine hoist and a tie down. The Ohlins, set the way Chuck gave it to me, was about 1/8 in shorter. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:11 am

Nice work guys. Good to finally see a pic of you Bob! Nate 87 FZR1000 Signature free since today

Hiras · Post by **Hiras** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:48 am

Well chaps i'm shocked! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> (OK i'll get my coat......)

cvhjkdis · Post by **cvhjkdis** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:48 pm

And a card as well hiras <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> C'mon Nate you can't mean that! I swear I look just like Jeff Baldwin in every other pic. Oh, wait, those frooters bombed Canada didn't they? Uhhhhh....... never mind <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"> Thanx man, really. <center>Help stop continental creep</center>

Post by **jjs777** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:47 pm

so now begs the question why? Why replace your rear shock with a high performance unit at the pace that you have previously stated elsewhere that is generally a casual ride. i suspect that you will see little to no difference...albeit with the capability of increased adjustability. curious minds want to know Are you planning on a track day? Or is the evil_twin_fzrdude planning on some squidless antics - yippppppppeeee! Or were you just intent on swapping motor for shock ? -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000

Post by **FZRDude** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 3:17 am

My passions for riding faster are growing with the "new-found power" (I spent the last 6 years on a slow cruiser, okay...). A track day this coming summer is not out of the question. And yes, I was wanting to get rid of the motor and everything else on the FZ. Bonus that another 'Hood member could use it as well as several other items off the bike. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000

Post by **jjs777** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 4:15 am

I am looking forward to a piccy of you hanging a 12 oclock on your new shock shod yammi <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"> -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... >jjs777</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://home.comcast.net/~john.stempien/ ... larger.gif" BORDER=0> at: 11/13/04 2:15 am

Post by **FZRDude** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:52 am

Oh yeah, that was the reason for getting the shock. It'll help me learn how to do a wheelie. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:23 am

Tim... 12..... <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> Nate 87 FZR1000 Have you seen my fairing?

cterror · Post by **cterror** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:56 pm

*LOL* <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> that has to be _the_ most depressing comment on a guys wheelie-abalities EVER!<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ananna.gif ALT=":banana">

Post by **FZRDude** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 4:57 pm

It is true. After 20+ years of riding, I don't know how to do a wheelie. Don't really care to learn either. I've had the front end really light and maybe even a little off the ground, but not something I make a habit of. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:58 am

As I've said before, don't feel bad Tim cause I've never done one either. And again as well...with my weight it would probably look like the 4th of July when I came back down. The fork springs would probably end up in another county.... Nate - 87 FZR1000 Have you seen my fairing?

Post by **jjs777** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:22 am

RALMAO! Okay burn...I'm not making this up. Very early in my FZR days...I was on my original bike circa 95 and when I was more of a squid...I did a wheely that I did not control the landing very well. All I saw were sparks flying when I landed. Not sure to this day where the sparks came from...must have been the bottom of the exhaust - since the full exhaust has bigger ports all the way down to the collector and is visible below the fairing. But I could have sworn the sparks came more from the front wheel somewhere! Your future wheely you are describing makes me remember the wheely racer in Canon Ball Run!! -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000

Ton up · Post by **Ton up** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:12 pm

OK Bob, I HAVE to ask this: either you only have three fingers or you can get your index finger to point at a crazy angle from your hand...actually I think I can see your thumb in the background, so how the hell do you do that?<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">

cvhjkdis · Post by **cvhjkdis** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:42 pm

'Ya ever heard Detachable P+++s by King Missile, Ton? It's nothing like that . I saw the photo and had to check again myself. Yup, there's four there. It was just some crazy unintended thing that I can't seem to duplicate now. Check the first photo. Same hand, different view. Thanx for your concern though, I'll try to be more carefull around Tim's camera. Straight up Geek

mintclint · Post by **mintclint** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 6:59 pm

I'm just glad you didn't use a cheap WP in it Tim lol <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> Clint. '87 FZR1000T gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.

Post by **FZRDude** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:43 pm

I gotta go to the Doc tomorrow as well as mail a headlight back, I'll check once again on the shock situation, there Clint. Dirty bastage 4 fingered my stock shock.... <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> j/k <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...  There are some who call me........Tim? Director of Entertainment <a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a> 1994 FZR 1000Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... FZRDude</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... snoopy.gif" BORDER=0> at: 11/16/04 7:27 pm

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