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I suspect that will be the biggest downside, as the shock/oils degrade over time, i might run into the combined adjuster leaving me either unsatisfied with rebound or compression... But as they'v tailored the shock to my weight/riding style, its REALLY good out of the box. I'v never had bike this comfortable, and at the same time effortless to hustle with. Also the first time i'v upgraded a shock, so guess i'v learnt something haha

HUGE upgrade with the new shock No more of the small rough impact transmissions i felt before, it is SO SMOOTH! Riding spirited its much easier to plant into the corner and just have it track true. Also easier to brake and change lean mid corner, hugely satisified!

Thanks! Not MASSIVLY much harder then, the spring anyway, valving etc is ofc also going to be different. Will be fun to try out 🙂

Currently out of country on a big exercise, once im home this piece of kit is being installed! Just had a chance to feel it out before i left, the adjusters click with clockwork accuracy, its a very nicely made shock i can already tell. (Basically machineporn) d: The spring has the number 1050 stamped onto it, i very much suspect this to be the rating, and it being british probably equates to 1050 lbs/inch which means 183NM. Thats one hell of a spring, im only 80-85KGS with full riding kit, so i suspect they took it seriously when i said i wanted a firm ride. O.o Anyone know what the OEM spring is rated at??

Really cool info, thank you so much! I'v gone an ordered the R1, i suspect i will be more than pleased with upgrade, even if i am slightly worried about the rebound/compression being a combined adjuster. I hope they get the valving right, otherwise i'll always be chasing one or the other haha.

Indeed thats what i'v gathered aswell, is yours a 2011-2014 model? In that case you can get the more advanced shock that you speak of. For some reason (im guessing room) the 2015+ "only" gets the R1 as an option. I'v also added the remote preload adjuster, a very pricey addition, but lawd i want it haha. I'll post pics once i have it, install seems to be pretty straight forward.

The ordering process on Nitrons site seems to have me covered (weight with gear/riding style etc etc.) I'll give it a shot, at least its gonna be serviceable... haha

Fair point i guess Should i steer away from something like this then? Seeing as its their "budget" option I mean Nitron is a good brand afaik? https://www.nitron.co.uk/buy-online/motorcycles/honda/vfr800x-crossrunner/-15-16-/honda-vfr-800-x-crossrunner--15-16--ntr-r1

Hi gents Now that i'v slightly upgraded my front with a Hyperpro kit, i can very much tell that the rear needs some help aswell... Annoying as cash is tight for me, but i'd like to hear if you guys have some suggestions for a rear shock that would aid me in "slightly more sporty" / adventure riding. I'd really like one that is serviceable. I dont know much about the aftermarket, please if you have any ideas throw them at me! And thanks a lot for reading this. Obligatory pic!

That sounds absolutely fantastic I recently picked this used akrapovic up from webike.japan, it only cost me 170 pounds (200 ish dollars) and well being titanium its waaaay lighter than the original + it polished up nicely (it needed a lot of help haha, hence the price). Now it looks very very nice i think, i'v ended up giving it more of a brushed aluminum finish, but i dont mind. Yet to fire it up, i am stoked to hear it with + without DB killer haha.

Thank you so much for that link, sorry i failed to find it before making a new post! Is it 100% confirmed that honda removed the flapper system entirely from 2017 onwards? If thats the case i find it really really hard to justify not doing what you'v done... Except i plan on just taping off the valve and putting the hose back on, should eliminate its function right?

Super confused reading around regarding the airbox flapper valve on these bikes Some say its strictly noise related, some say its there to give better airflow = torque at low revs. I really dont know what to think of it, has anyone blocked it off on the new (8th gen) 800F or 800x and come to a conclusion that its worthwhile? Im not sure if i wanna give it a go just for science haha...

Thanks for the link, service manual will obviously come in handy! I ask as i happen to have a friend that owns a haynes manual for the 6th gen (800F) + there is also quite a bit of good video material out there, but not much regarding the 8th gen, mostly 6 and lower. So much knowledege available haha, i think i will use a lot of the haynes / youtube guides, as the visuals really help me out, but always crosschecking with my newly aquired service manual (thanks again) as that is ofc the benchmark. Cheers gents!

Hey guys and thanks for your time. I plan to get working on my VFR8x this winter, i am wondering if i can use guides relating to the 6th gen VFR 800F's when working on my 2015 800x. Obviously only for fairly simple things like oil, spark plugs, cam chain tensioner (maybe). I understand that it wont always be 1 to 1, but will i be able to use "outdated" materials / guides? Or are they hugely different?

Enjoy mate! Just like any VFR basically, you take good care of it and it just lasts. Love mine!