honda f4i rear shock

[fj11.5]

money and time well spent, , now she corners like an Fj should 

[racerman_27410]

Looking good.... its going to be a whole lot more fun on the BRP now for sure!


KOokaloo!


Frank

[Goetz]

Maybe deals gap on my next long weekend, 
Im gonba have to name her soon.

[racerman_27410]

Maybe deals gap on my next long weekend, 
Im gonba have to name her soon.

yes you definitely need to take a whole weekend for the Deals gap experience.... you are going to love the FJ on the Cherohala skyway..... it's a great road for the FJ!


KOokaloo!

[giantkiller]

Just thought I would add. That I put a 900lb Eibach spring on mine for $65 off fleabay. The guys from Honda forum said the stock spring is 780lb. And that the 900 is about max for stock valving. And different colors are same spring.

[Easterntide]

Just to get my ducks in a row:

I've got a 91 fj1200

For the shock mod I need the following items in total:

1)   Qty 1 - 06 Honda Cbr f4i Shock.
2)   Qty 2 - 10mm spacers (for top)
3)   Qty 2 - 18mm x 24mm x 12mm needle bearings (for bottom)
4)   Qty 2 - 18mm x 24mm x 4mm seals (for bottom)

if so...ebay here i come :-)

thanks all.

Don

[Easterntide]

or alternately has anyone ever tested/seen/tried one of the chinese variations of the shock?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320mm-Motorcycle-Scooter-Rear-Suspension-Air-Shock-Absorber-Spring-Clevis-End-/271458585812?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AYamaha|Model%3AFJ1200&hash=item3f34314cd4&vxp=mtr

seems too easy almost. unless its a very bad decision....

[Country Joe]

or alternately has anyone ever tested/seen/tried one of the chinese variations of the shock?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320mm-Motorcycle-Scooter-Rear-Suspension-Air-Shock-Absorber-Spring-Clevis-End-/271458585812?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AYamaha|Model%3AFJ1200&hash=item3f34314cd4&vxp=mtr

seems too easy almost. unless its a very bad decision....

That would be a complete waste of money. Those are intended to go on the back of Chinese scooters and motorcycles. There are plenty of options outlined here on the forum.
Joe

[Bud Wilkinson]

So in order to keep the ride height relationships and allow the rear wheel to clear the ground properly on the center stand, has anyone taken the F4i shock appart and made a 15mm top out stop spacer for it?
This seems to be a better way to go even though it requires a bit more work. Then use the pre load, sag and damping adjustments to get the turn it better rather than jacking up the rear of the bike.

Bud

[Bert 16v]

I'm very interested in this shock-mod, the shock on my FJ is an airpump at the moment.
Does anyone has pictures how this shock is mounted on a 93?

Arjan