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\ Modified Rear Shock
Ask around and you'll find that many
VF owners have suffered from rear shock failure. A rebuild doesn't
help, and since they cannot be repaired the options are pretty
limited. They include 1) getting another used shock and hope it's ok
or 2) spend a significant amount of money on an aftermarket replacement
shock. While option 2 is temping, even a non-performance based shock
will set you back at least $400. You either have to spend the money
or take your chances with another stock shock.
I have come up with a solution that solves both
issues. Late model Honda sportbike shocks performance is well beyond
anything you can get from the original shock. They can also be
purchased on eBay for $20 or less. Another bonus is they can be
rebuilt or upgraded with aftermarket valving if desired.
This modification applies to all VF models
(VF500F, VF700F,
VF750F, VF1000F or VF1000R). Each shock can be tailored to a specific
length, most often a little longer to increase rear ride height. The
conversion cost includes the modifications necessary to the shock to make
it fit and a new spring matched to the riders weight.
The conversion can be performed on many models of shock absorbers.
Here is list of the most popular:
VF500F (84-86)
- 1991-1993 CBR600F2
- 1994
CBR600F2
(†)
- 1995-1997 CBR600F3
(†)
- 1998+ CBR600F4 / F4i
(†)
- CBR900RR
all years (†)
Cost = $275
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Photo
of 1999 CBR600F4 Shock Modified to Fit VF500F with 950lb/in Spring
Installed:
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VF700F/VF750F (83-86)
- 1991-1993
CBR600F2
- 1994
CBR600F2
(†)
- 1995-1997 CBR600F3 (†)
- 1998+ CBR600F4 / F4i
(†)
- CBR900RR
all years (†)
Cost = $275
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Photo
of 1994 CBR600F2 Shock Modified to Fit VF700F/VF750F:
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VF1000F/VF1000R
(84-86)
- 1995+ VFR750F without
remote spring preload adjustment
- 1995+ VFR750F with remote spring preload
adjustment (†)
- VFR800 without remote spring
preload adjustment
- VFR800 with remote spring preload adjustment
(†)
- 1991-1993
CBR600F2
- 1994
CBR600F2 (†)
- 1995-1997 CBR600F3
(†)
- 1998+ CBR600F4 / F4i
(†)
- CBR900RR
all years (†)
Cost = $275
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Photos of VFR800 Shock
Modified to Fit VF1000F/VF1000R: 
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- Some additional modifications may be required to mount remote
reservoir or remote spring preload adjuster
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Shocks must be supplied for modification. If
purchasing from eBay or other online source, feel free to have it shipped
directly to me (see address below). Please let me know that it's on
the way so that I can be expecting it.
Other Pictures:
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What's
New on the Site
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02 Jan 09 -
The
new website is launched! Please bear with me if there
errors. Feel free to let me know if you see something that
needs fixed.
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What's
New In The Garage
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31 Dec 08 -
As
the mandrel bender continues to take shape, a new machine is being
started. Hopefully the shop will have a shock dyno soon to
assist with suspension setup!
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