Let the fun begin...RPM Rear Shock

[racerrad8]

Alright guys, guess what showed up today...













that's right the first batch of the RPM rear shocks have landed.

I will be working on getting them online by tomorrow with pictures, description and pricing. All of the other components are also here and I will be assembling the spring onto the shock at the time of order.

I will post up the links as soon as I get them completed and posted on the website.

Randy - RPM

Oh yeah, I got another cool part today as well. I will post that up too.

[FJmonkey]

Alright guys, guess what showed up today...

Really? About time. What you got? 

[racerrad8]

Really? About time. What you got? 

RPM shocks...

I thought I already covered that...

Randy - RPM

[X-Ray]

Heh Heh Heh heh 

[racerrad8]

Okay, I have the shocks listed on the RPM website:

RPM Coil Over Shock - Early Version

RPM Coil Over Shock - Late Version

I have not been able to get the photos posted on the website. I bought a new camera and the photos are too large to upload. The should be up tomorrow. You can see the early version of the shock below.


The shock is sold as a complete kit that will include everything you need and no additional purchases are required. I have thought long and hard about the pricing of the shock and following the two years of design & testing, the quality of the RPM shock as a specifically designed product for your FJ1100/1200.

This is not a Penske, Ohlin or Lindemann universal shock that has been adapted to fit the FJ. This is a specific shock that was designed for the FJ only. The above brand of shocks cannot ever perform to the level of this specifically designed shock with the patented IVT bypass technology. The reason they cannot compare is the patented technology is not available to them, but it is an integral part of the RPM shock.

I know there are three tiers of the Penske shock on the market and the price of the RPM shock is in line with the middle level twin clicker shock. But the RPM shock will out perform the top tier Penske shock hands down. That is what the patented dual valving allows with the RPM shock that makes it superior to anything else on the market.

Sure, the products I make are not a high profile name brand,  but that is only a benefit to you the FJ owner. Do you really think anyone at Penske, Ohlin or Hagon have ever ridden an FJ, let alone an FJ to test and refine their product, I say; I doubt it.

The RPM shock will be sold as a package unit which includes, the RPM shock, an Eibach coil spring, the Torrington bearing to ease pre-load adjustment, a RPM shock sock and adjusting wrench. You will not need to purchase anything else for your RPM shock.

There is no external reservoir to find a location to mount or cutting the side panel to fit because they are not needed on a FJ specifically designed RPM shock. Why do the other manufactures use them, because they have to put valving in them to adapt the universal shock to the FJ, no other reason.

At this point and time I am going to make an introductory offer of $50.00 off of the first ten shocks sold. This offer is good for a total time of thirty days and only for the first ten purchasers. In fact if you order a shock, send me an email and I will include an RPM t-shirt as well.

The quality ride & performance has been well documented by several tester including Mike Ramos and David Raforth.

An Actual Authorized RPM Shock....
Totally Unauthorized Teaser for the RPM Shock

This shock should really sell for the level of the top tier Penske as it outperforms their "top of the line" shock they offer for the FJ. I have chosen to bring you this shock at a cost that is fair for the product which makes it affordable to all.

If you have any question, please post them.

Randy - RPM

[keand3]

This is excellent news Randy! And the shock look awsome. 
Now i need to save up some more money....

[Pat Conlon]

 I have said this for years, and I will keep saying it;

#1 on my list of 'significant' modifications on the FJ is replacing that sacked out oem rear shock. The oem shock was weak the day it left Japan.

Yes, it is the single most expensive modification you will do, but it is the most effective.

For you early '84-'87 FJ owners who want to raise the back end (a good thing) buy the shorter RPM shock for the '89+ FJ, then get the relay arm off the '89-'91 FJ and convert your swing arm linkage over to the dog bone style. Then you can dial in the height based of the length of your dog bones.
The '89-'91 relay arm bolts right up to the hard points on your '84-'87 frame.

I did this (years ago) on my '84 and it works like a charm.

You late adopters will get the latest technology unlike many of us who have had to struggle (not really) with Penske/Hagon/Fox/Ohlin shocks.  
Lucky bastards.

Thank you Randy.

[racerrad8]

Among the same line. If you buy an early model version of the shock and decided later to convert over to the later model dog bone swingarm linkage, the lower mounting of the shock can be changed out.

The shock itself is the same, so there is no reason to have to wait for the complete package to change over, it is something you can do in phases.

I am still not set against having some adjustability for ride height added to the RPM shock, but at this point the manufacture is not wanting to do it as it changes the linkage geometry and changes the valving of the shock.

Randy - RPM

[racerrad8]

You late adopters will get the latest technology unlike many of us who have had to struggle (not really) with Penske/Hagon/Fox/Ohlin shocks.  
Lucky bastards.

Thank you Randy.

Thanks Pat. I never said you guys struggled, but from the words of another wise member, just like you stated, today's technology is making the other brands obsolete...

Bottom line:  Start Saving Your Money, NOW!!
The RPM shock and fork valves are a night and day difference over stock suspension components, not even in the same hemisphere.  Start skipping meals, cutting down on the beer, even buy Harbor Fright tools if you have to to save money.

This shock is going to be worth whatever Randy is going to charge.  It's that good.

Compared to my Penske, the RPM shock seems more compliant with excellent control and works great with the fork valves.  The Penske can be a little harsh on the big bumps. This is going to be a required item for anyone upgrading their stock suspension.

Thanks to Randy for letting me play and for doing so much to make our obsolete dinosaurs so much fun.

DavidR.

If there is still one here when I get your engine done, I might have to bolt it on for you to give it a try.

Randy - RPM

[Pat Conlon]

So Randy, the only difference between the early shock (eye mount) and the late model shock (clevis) is the lower mount?
The *overall* length of the early and late shocks are the same?
Overall,  meaning the measured distance between the shock top eye and the lower (eye or clevis) mounting point.

[racerrad8]

So Randy, the only difference between the early shock (eye mount) and the late model shock (clevis) is the lower mount?
The *overall* length of the early and late shocks are the same?
Overall,  meaning the measured distance between the shock top eye and the lower (eye or clevis) mounting point.

Yes, the shock is overall the same, but the lower mounting point is the difference in the overall center to center mounting length.

So, if someone buys an early version shock and then upgrades to late model dog bone linkage, the lower mount can be exchanged.

All overall lengths, shock travels and other dimensions were taken directly from O.E. Yamaha shocks sent to the manufacture when all of this started.

Randy - RPM

[Pat Conlon]

Ok, very cool indeed. That makes it too simple.

Kudos Randy

[racerrad8]

The shock pictures have now been added to the website so you can see the shock and complete pacakge.

Randy - RPM

[jscgdunn]

Randy,
We are really fortunate to have you and your business supporting our love affair with these old bikes.  Investments in R&D, and taking other risks in developing new products are way over and above a normal retailers activities.  Not to mention fantastic technical support and service second to none. 

Talk about fj porn, the shock looks way to nice to stick it under a seat and subject it to road grime.

Well done,

Jeff

[Country Joe]

Randy,
We are really fortunate to have you and your business supporting our love affair with these old bikes.  Investments in R&D, and taking other risks in developing new products are way over and above a normal retailers activities.  Not to mention fantastic technical support and service second to none. 

Talk about fj porn, the shock looks way to nice to stick it under a seat and subject it to road grime.

Well done,

Jeff

+1 Couldn't have said it any better!

   Joe