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Hello, I have been having this reoccurring nightmare.. every time i take my bike out (1992 vfr750) she seems to handle just fine. But starts getting sketchy the longer I ride. it feels like the rear end is all over the place. so i thought it might be tire pressure, no. front forks tweeked, i dont think so. wheels aligned and plumb, yes. So yesterday after limping her home i started to do some poking around with one of those laser thermometers and 10 minutes after i shut down my bike the rear shock was still at almost 200 degrees F! it was hotter than the exhaust pipe tat happens to be like 2 inches away. also i was pushing up and down on the rear end and it seemed really soft. i have a nice Penske emulsion shock, i believe it is called. no reservior, but i think it is at least 2 way adjustable. the shock is something the previous owner must have bought and i did notice that my bike came with this almost $1000 shock the day i bought it. thats why i might not have suspected the shock was the issues weeks ago. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this issue and any possible reasonably price cures. I have to head back outside to put my bike back together. I tore it all apart yesterday to try to get a better look at that shock, which wasnt a very good idea since i have no game plan as to where to go from here. Im just going to put it back together before I start loosing nuts, bolt, etc... Thanks in advance for any opinions on this matter jesse

Hey there. Currently reassembling my bike again after replacing the shock with a DMr-massaged unit last year, which worked great until I mis-routed the remote preload adjuster hose. It wore through and leaked its oil out the back of the bike, which turned me into a low-rider but could have been worse. Trying not to make the same mistake twice. So, thanks in advance for posting, linking, or PMing any pics of how the OEM preload adjuster hose is routed. I did look at the manual, and there's a mostly unhelpful illustration. I am at the point of re-installing the rear fender and want to confirm what the hose is under/above/around. Cheers. -c92

Hello All, Just got a nice new rear shock for my 5th gen and was wondering what everyone does to keep their rear shock protected from salt, rust, mud and sandblasting from rear wheel. Are huggers the answer, or neoprene shock socks? Don’t care about looks - just want it to last as long as possible. I’m worried the hugger doesn’t protect enough and that the sock will trap moisture/dirt inside. Not sure what is best. Washing the bike after every ride is simply not an option. All advice welcome. Stray

I've been looking around at rear shock options for some time now. Obvious choice is a Ohlins or Penske...but i want a 3 way adjustable and i don't have $1,200 to $1,500 laying around. Anybody use the Nitron or know anybody who has? Whats your input on it? The point I'm at is anything is better than stock, I'm really starting to notice how poorly my rear shock handles, and the fact that big bumps are actually hurting now. Also has anyone heard about these guys? http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/ They have a revalved and resprung 929 rear shock with an adapter for $420.... sounds like a smashing deal to me. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Quick question - I have an '02 Non-ABS... looking to buy a used OEM ABS rear shock with remote preload adjust. I have found a fellow who will sell me one for a reasonable price - it has only been ridden for 10,000km (~6k miles), but has been off the bike for just over a year (he upgraded to a Penske). He has advised that I should have the shock refilled since it has not been under pressure/load for a year. Is this necessary? I wouldn't think so, as I'm imagining buying an OEM unit from Honda that may have sat on a shelf for 5 years... but maybe its different if it has been ridden on versus not? Feedback appreciated!! Thanks Mike

So I noticed the other day that I need a new rear shock, I sometimes bottom out with the one I have. Unfortunately I am broke. I have the opportunity to get a 99 Bandit 6 shock for a decent price I think. Can I make that work? Or does anyone have any better ideas?

Got a shiny modded CBR929 shock from Jamie on Friday and am trying to put it in. Bike is a 2002 VFR800 non-ABS. Everything involving the rear suspension is bone-stock. No troubles getting it in the general area, but I cannot get the reservoir to clear enough to bolt it in. With the reservoir to the rear, it's hitting the battery/wire tray on the left side, and the exhaust heat shield on the right. With the reservoir to the front, it hits the brake lines that wrap around the cylinder head on the left side. It is much closer to bolting in place with the reservoir to the front, but because of the brake lines, it's a total no go. I saw several mentions of having to trim the battery box to allow the shock to clear, but I don't know that I can trim it enough (already trimmed ~0.5in off) to get it in. Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I'll be out back working on it some more. Will update if I manage to hold my tongue *just* right and get it in.

I have a 1984 VF500F. I have been working on the bike forever and I went to install the rear mono shock after disassembly for frame paint and it seems frozen. I added air to the valve and than released the pressure and it sprayed yellowish fluid? It seems my seal is bad or did I leave the rear shock on its side too long? thanks