honda f4i rear shock

[fj11.5]

That is a super mod. It has to work better than the stock shock and is very reasonably priced. Good work on this one thank's for the R & D and pictures!

Kurt

works much better than a standard 26 year old shock,  only problem is they show how bad the front end is

[yamaha fj rider]

That is a super mod. It has to work better than the stock shock and is very reasonably priced. Good work on this one thank's for the R & D and pictures!

Kurt

works much better than a standard 26 year old shock,  only problem is they show how bad the front end is

YES!!! Why is it that when fix you one problem, you find another and it never ends. Let us know what you decide. 

[Yamifj1200]

John,
Thanks for your F4I rear shock mod info, I have been looking for a low cost rear shock for my 85 model. What year model did you use?  Looks easy enough and very straight forward.

Eric M

[fj11.5]

hi Eric, I used a 2006 model shock with low klm , pretty sure all models bolt up the same with mods as listed , maybe the spring rates changed as some have a red spring ??  good shocks, made by showa

[Dads_FJ]

John,
Thanks for your F4I rear shock mod info, I have been looking for a low cost rear shock for my 85 model. What year model did you use?  Looks easy enough and very straight forward.

Eric M

Donor bike was a 2006 with only 5000 miles.     I think high mileage 600cc sport bikes are a rarity!

[fj11.5]

too true mate, ppl must swap bikes every time a new model is released , plenty of them in wrecking yards that havnt been laid down or blown up

[kustom71]

Since im new here im gonna ask
Ive yet to dig in to the suspension
This mod will or wont work on an 89fj?

[Dads_FJ]

Sorry - Wont.  The '89 uses a different lower shock mount with different linkage etc... Although stay tuned, Randy @ RPM is working on supplying shocks for all years FJs.

[Arnie]

Yes, it WILL work on an '89.
You have to cut the "upper" eye to make a mount for a clevis that needs to be welded on.
You then mount the shock upside down.  You also have to modify the OEM Yamaha upper mount bolt and make new dogbones to control the ride height from the longer shock.

Arnie

Since im new here im gonna ask
Ive yet to dig in to the suspension
This mod will or wont work on an 89fj?

[Dads_FJ]

I stand corrected.

[yamaha fj rider]

too true mate, ppl must swap bikes every time a new model is released , plenty of them in wrecking yards that havnt been laid down or blown up

If they have not been wrecked or blown up why in wrecking yard?

Kurt

[fj11.5]

over here wrecking yards will buy bikes cheaply, no registration ,bald tyres ect from owners that needed quick cash, often they will fix minor issues and re,sell, but if nobody buys them they strip perfectly good bikes for parts,

[giantkiller]

fj11.5 I would like to see some pics of your gas canister mounting bracket. If you could. Just bought an 04 shock. Paid $85 shipped. A little more but it looked like it was brand spanking new, in the 15 pictures he had posted. Should be here wed.

[fj11.5]

hey, thats still a bargain mate, , can take a pic tomorrow , I changed how the bracket was, now using a hose clamp welded to the old shock adjuster mount , canister fits between the rear brake master and the frame , bit of a squeeze for the hose , but no Sharp bends ,

[giantkiller]

 Thanks I would really appreciate it.
Dan