Member Contributer doubled Posted March 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2015 I've started to go 2 up on the bike more often. I have an 06 non-ABS and the pre-load adjustment is a PITA. Having the remote adjuster on the ABS rear shock would be nice. Anyone one know if this is an easy swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Egg on Leggs Posted March 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2015 It is an easy swop but........threading the adjuster through is a bit gyno. You would need to remove the adjuster knob (watch out for the pesky ball bearing and spring) and you might have to undo the bolts to the sub frame to move it back a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted March 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2015 I did it on my '09 and other than what Egg said, and tapping the rear passenger peg holes to mount the adjuster, there was not much too it. Finding the shock is probably going to be tougher, BUUUUUT, I did see an ABS model shock on eBay about a week ago, might still be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted March 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 There are 2 of them in the classifieds section here right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted March 31, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 Yes I know, thanks. That's what got me to ask the question:) ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted March 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 If you want to install the remote preload adjuster in 1 piece, here's how it's done http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/79986-6th-gen-abs-shock-removal-in-pictures/ If you remove the hose from the pre-load adjuster so you don't need to remove the under seat tray, and don't mind trying to bleed the system, here's info on that http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/80323-6-gen-abs-shock-adjustor-fillbleed/ Is the shock swap itself easy? Yes. Is the fitting the preload adjuster easy? Not so much . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted March 31, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks guys very much for the (as usual) excellent feedback ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted March 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 There are 2 of them in the classifieds section here right now...Wow, that's kind of rare, but good news none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've started to go 2 up on the bike more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted March 31, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not mine:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Egg on Leggs Posted March 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2015 If he fitted a side stand he wouldn't need to carry that front wheel chock with him all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted April 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2015 I don't see what the cop's beef is . . . I've seen that at the beach! :laugh2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 If you're going to the effort of changing the shock, would it not be as much effort to fit an aftermarket uprated one with an adjuster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted April 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2015 IMO it probably would be easier to go aftermarket - that way the OEM shock's hydraulic hose could be removed from the preload adjuster and removed without much disassembly of the bike. It would though have to be bled if someone wanted to use it later. The downside would be cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted April 1, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2015 My plan is to have the shock sent away to be upgraded. It would suit my needs and the overall cost would be less than a comparable aftermarket (I think). ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted April 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2015 My plan is to have the shock sent away to be upgraded. It would suit my needs and the overall cost would be less than a comparable aftermarket (I think). ---David This is exactly what I did with my 6 Gen. Bought the shock for less than $60, sent it to Jamie Daugherty and for much less than after market cost, got a great return on my investment. Even did the fork upgrade too at the time and still beat the cost of most aftermarket shocks alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted April 1, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2015 +1. I've spoken to Jamie. Fronts are next.... ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger4343 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I have thought about doing the same thing with mine as far as swapping over to a shock with the remote pre-load adjuster. I ran across a perfect one last year that was really cheap and for whatever reason, I did not grab it while I had the chance. Now I wish I had. I dont mind to much adjusting the stock shock when needed but that remote adjuster sure would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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