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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.<br><br>I didn't have the sense to grab the camera every 2 minutes, but I did get a couple of shots.<br><br>Here is Bob dismantling my bike with power tools.<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock1.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>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.<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock2.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>Then the battery box support. The shock comes straight out through the top. (Thanks for the tip John)<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock3.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>And there you have it, Bob and a stock shock.<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock4.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>Shockless...<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Misc Bike pics/Shock6.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>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. <br>Except maybe Nate. j/k<br><br>And that is the end of my tale of Shock Swap. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

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!<br> <br> (note to self, duck faster next time a camera is near) <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><center><span style="font-family:comic sans ms; color:blue;font-size:small;">Help stop continental creep</span></center></p><i></i>

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<br><br>priceless <p>-John<br>95 FZR1000<br>90 FZR1000</p><i></i>

We just used an engine hoist and a tie down. <br><br>The Ohlins, set the way Chuck gave it to me, was about 1/8 in shorter. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

Nice work guys.<br><br>Good to finally see a pic of you Bob! <p><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Nate</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>87 FZR1000</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br>Signature free since today</p><i></i>

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

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>And</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> a card as well hiras <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br> 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?<br> Uhhhhh....... never mind <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>Thanx man, really.<br> <p><center><span style="font-family:comic sans ms; color:blue;font-size:small;">Help stop continental creep</span></center></p><i></i>

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.<br><br>curious minds want to know<br><br><br>Are you planning on a track day? Or is the evil_twin_fzrdude planning on some squidless antics - yippppppppeeee!<br><br>Or were you just intent on swapping motor for shock ? <p>-John<br>95 FZR1000<br>90 FZR1000</p><i></i>

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. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

I am looking forward to a piccy of you hanging a 12 oclock on your <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>new shock</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> shod yammi<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :riding --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>-John<br>95 FZR1000<br>90 FZR1000</p><i>Edited 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<br></i>

Oh yeah, that was the reason for getting the shock. It'll help me learn how to do a wheelie. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

Tim...<br><br>12.....<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>Nate<br><br>87 FZR1000<br><br>Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing?</p><i></i>

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

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. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

As I've said before, don't feel bad Tim cause I've never done one either.<br><br>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.... <p><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Nate - 87 FZR1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br>Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing?</p><i></i>

RALMAO!<br><br>Okay burn...I'm not making this up.<br><br>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.<br><br>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!<br><br>Your future wheely you are describing makes me remember the wheely racer in Canon Ball Run!!<br><br> <p>-John<br>95 FZR1000<br>90 FZR1000</p><i></i>

OK Bob, I HAVE to ask this:<br>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?<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

'Ya ever heard Detachable P+++s by King Missile, Ton?<br> It's nothing like that .<br>I saw the photo and had to check again myself. Yup, there's four there.<br> It was just some crazy unintended thing that I can't seem to duplicate now. <br> Check the first photo. Same hand, different view.<br> Thanx for your concern though, I'll try to be more carefull around Tim's camera. <p> <span style="font-family:helvetica; color:blue;font-size:xx-small;">Straight up Geek</span></p><i></i>

I'm just glad you didn't use a cheap WP in it Tim lol <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Clint.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;">'87 FZR1000T</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;">gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><br></p><i></i>

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.<br><br>Dirty bastage 4 fingered my stock shock.... <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> j/k<br><br> <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i>Edited 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<br></i>