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Shock absorber compatability

Started by woodman, May 16, 2012, 06:50:59 PM

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woodman

Hi can anyone tell me if the shock with the built in adjuster will fit all models? cheers Woody.

Pat Conlon

No.
FJ's use 2 different types of shocks due to differences in the shock linkage.
'84-87's use a longer stroke shock with a lower eye mount.
In 1989 FJ's converted over to a dog bone style linkage which uses a shorter stroke shock with a lower clevis mount. I don't know about the '88's.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Harvy

Quote from: woodman on May 16, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
Hi can anyone tell me if the shock with the built in adjuster will fit all models? cheers Woody.

Woody, from memory there were 3 different shocks used throughout the 10 years of FJ1100/FJ1200 production.

The last change occurred with the '91 model


Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

Harvy

Pat, in '91 they got rid of the chain adjustment mechanism..... so I think that makes 3.


Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

woodman

hi thanks for the info mines a 91 so a new hagon for me then.cheers woody.

Pat Conlon

Thanks Harvey,  I thought they dropped the chain adjusters on the '89's on..... Good to know.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Harvy

Ahha.......well Pat, its got me wondering now. When I bought a '90 parts bike a few years back, it still had the chain operated adjuster - but it may not have been a '90?????

I thought the chain adjuster went the same year as the swing arm changed from aluminium to steel....... anyway - I still think its 3 different shocks..... :flag_of_truce:

Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

RichBaker

Rich Baker - NRA Life, AZCDL, Trail Riders of S. AZ. , AMA Life, BRC, HEAT Dirt Riders, SAMA....
Tennessee Squire
90 FJ1200, 03 WR450F ;8^P

Pat Conlon

Right on Rich,  I checked the micro and Harvey's correct... The chain adjusters are on the '89/90's....not on the '91+

Good catch Harvey, I didn't even think about the adjusters. I was just focused on the shock actuation.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3