After about 9ish years of ownership, I thought it was about time I do some real maintenance on the 2000 VFR.

For Christmas 2008, my much better half got me a CBR 929 shock. It happened to be one with the triangles and dogbone still attached.

In order to do the shock swap, I'll need to use the stock top mount clevis with a longer bolt and a space. SEBSPEED suggested I simply cut of of the ends off the 929 dogbone and use that.

February 20, 2009

It turns out that the DB is 36.5mm, so, using that and a fender washer I should gain a smidge of ride height.

Metric tape measure with the DB

So, I broke out my craftsman reciprocating saw, with a carbide metal cutting blade and had at it. Or so I thought.

929 Dogbone awaiting end-ectomy

After about 10-15 minutes and little to no progress I stopped and looked at the blade. It was clogged with aluminum bits. The blade says its for cast iron and hardened metal. Crud. I dig into the saw back and pull out a new demolition blade. Made for cutting wood and nails. I thought it may be worth a shot as I'll spend another 1/2 hour trying to cut with the carbide blade.

30 seconds later the end was free.