Page 2 of 2

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:42 pm
by L.B
Yes im hearing you....hate to cut any oem stuff but in this case its worth the sacrifice lol. Besides you dont see it from the side so its all good.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:15 am
by 2Smoke4Life
I didn't cut anything but the shock mount
simply elongated the holes in chain guard to move it down and back a bit
and just let reservoir press against inner fender plastic
I like the R6 shock because of the extra length
but CBR shock is same length as RZ and just as tunable and no cutting just gotta mount the reservoir

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:20 am
by JonW
You can still buy new OEM chain guards, so less of an issue than normal RZ plastic :)

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:31 am
by RD400Fiend
So if I already have the R6 rear shock conversion can I upgrade to newer model without any additional mods? Conversion was done by previous owner. My only concern is the lifespan of the R6 shock on mine.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 10:17 am
by JonW
which 'newer model'??? sure you can fit an F2 shock in an earlier bike, but if you mean R6, then most likely not as the shape isnt the same.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:39 pm
by RuZty
Posted elsewhere on here is the fitment of a new R1 shock. I was considering giving it a go but I got my finger out and finished the RGV conversion instead. I think you could start with the stock shock and not shorten it as the OP did if you already have an R6 shock installed, or at least confirm they are the same length first.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 4:34 am
by Smoker
RuZty wrote:Posted elsewhere on here is the fitment of a new R1 shock. I was considering giving it a go but I got my finger out and finished the RGV conversion instead. I think you could start with the stock shock and not shorten it as the OP did if you already have an R6 shock installed, or at least confirm they are the same length first.
I'd like to try a new(ish) R1 or R6 shock conversion.

Just need some solid info.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:44 pm
by TCRZ88
JonW wrote:You can still buy new OEM chain guards, so less of an issue than normal RZ plastic :)
Is the OEM chain guard for the FZ Jon? I did the R6 and FZ conversion a long time ago and never bothered looking for a chain guard.

Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:00 pm
by tacky1
You can get it still from partzilla http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/y ... 00-00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:47 pm
by RD400Fiend
JonW wrote:which 'newer model'??? sure you can fit an F2 shock in an earlier bike, but if you mean R6, then most likely not as the shape isnt the same.

I was thinking a newer R1 shock. If length is the same.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:40 pm
by ZedSledder
I got a chain guard off this guy. Great craftsmanship, at the same price as a plastic one.
Along with the turn signals the oem chain guard was hard to look at. This one could be powder coated black if you don't want the bling look.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Polished-Chain-G ... Ciid%253A5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:04 am
by JonW
RD400Fiend wrote:
JonW wrote:which 'newer model'??? sure you can fit an F2 shock in an earlier bike, but if you mean R6, then most likely not as the shape isnt the same.

I was thinking a newer R1 shock. If length is the same.
the problem is usually the dimensions and placing of the reservoir, if you can fit it then you could try it. Make sure with any conversion that youre using a spring and damper close to what the RZ is, the R1 is bigger and heavier, but has a different linkage system, so it *may* work, or may not...

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:57 pm
by RD400Fiend
Ok thanks for the info. I will prob use current set up for a while but it would be nice to upgrade at some point.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:05 am
by JonW
the best upgrade is along the lines of YSS, nitron, ohlins etc. the ones designed for the RZ. the R6 stuff was a cheap alternative for a better shock with more adjustment, for some it is magic, for others its not.

Re: R6 rear shock conversion

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:17 am
by RuZty
Here's a link to the R1 shock install, viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13852" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Based on his measurements I don't think you need to shorten the shock by welding, the '02 R6 shock I used years ago was about 308mm long and works well for me. For reference I'm 6'1" and a little over 200 lbs. The most notable feature here is the reservoir and adjusters sitting a bit lower so it won't require frame cutting.