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Post by djstanley on Apr 7, 2009 9:19:52 GMT
Hi All,
I'm new here, I've recentley passed my test and got myself a 2000 XJ600N as my first 'big' bike ;D. I've read on the web somewhere that an R6 monoshock will fit the bike and will give it a bit of a tail lift which is something I'd like both for the look and because I'm quite tall !.... My question is, are there any issues associated with fitting an R6 shock - is it going to make the bike handle worse or should it have a negligible affect - being a new rider I don't want to make the bike difficult or dangerous to ride ?.... I have searched around the forum but I can't really find any info on fitting an R6 shock.....
Thanks in advance...
dj
;D
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 7, 2009 10:01:21 GMT
Hi All, I'm new here, I've recentley passed my test and got myself a 2000 XJ600N as my first 'big' bike ;D. I've read on the web somewhere that an R6 monoshock will fit the bike and will give it a bit of a tail lift which is something I'd like both for the look and because I'm quite tall !.... My question is, are there any issues associated with fitting an R6 shock - is it going to make the bike handle worse or should it have a negligible affect - being a new rider I don't want to make the bike difficult or dangerous to ride ?.... I have searched around the forum but I can't really find any info on fitting an R6 shock..... Thanks in advance... dj ;D Never heard of an R6 shock fitting a divvy 6, if you look on the Hagon shock website applications they're a different number so would doubt it would fit. www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/HagApps8.htmHTH. trev |
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Post by djstanley on Apr 7, 2009 10:38:42 GMT
I've found the threads, it's mentioned here and here..... it's not that I particularly need a new rear shock as mines okay but I'd like to raise the rear end a tad... just wondered if anyone more knowledgeable then me could advise if this is a good or bad idea !! |
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Post by General Gman on Apr 7, 2009 13:10:25 GMT
Looks like it would fit - nor sure how it would handle, TBH, though. If you can get one cheap enough, could be worth banging it in and seeing how it goes  |
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Post by amorti on Apr 7, 2009 17:15:55 GMT
The R6 unit will be built to be activated by a linkage, and even then by a bike that's about 20-30kg lighter anyway. So it will be massively undersprung. It'll probably handle even worse than it does now.
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Post by metalforever on Apr 10, 2009 13:45:22 GMT
Until the divvy i didnt realise some bikes dont use linkages (except for subframe mounted shocks such as Cb500's).
Do any of you know of any other bikes, popular today, that use a direct shock rather than dog bones?
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Post by General Gman on Apr 12, 2009 7:40:55 GMT
The R6 unit will be built to be activated by a linkage, and even then by a bike that's about 20-30kg lighter anyway. So it will be massively undersprung. It'll probably handle even worse than it does now. I think we've been here before.....you can't just make a sweeping statement like that because there are so many variables.The R6 shock / springing will be much, much firmer than a divvy.To work out whether it will actually be under-sprung you need to know the spring rates for the two shocks, along with mounting points, swingarm length etc. It's worth taking a punt if you can get an R6 shock cheaply enough. |
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Post by djstanley on Apr 12, 2009 10:45:53 GMT
...according to the web the r6 rear spring rate is 543lbs (if that helps!!) As it goes I've dropped on a fleabay r6 shock for £15 delivered so, I'm gonna 'suck it and see' ..... busy over the next couple of weeks so it might not get fitted for a little while but when it does I'll take some pics and report my findings.... |
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Post by bobh on Apr 12, 2009 11:49:06 GMT
Ref. metalforever's question, the FZ6 doesn't use a linkage. I suspect the new Divvy 600 will e the same.
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Post by metalforever on Apr 12, 2009 13:55:16 GMT
I might look into an FZ6 shock or even a newer divvy shock then
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Post by Pool Boy on Apr 13, 2009 14:55:26 GMT
Neither Carol's CBF600 nor her current Hornet use dog bones (we know because we would have liked to alter them for her short stature.
I've no idea if you can fit Honda bits to a Yam though
Roger
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Post by metalforever on Apr 14, 2009 14:59:02 GMT
Course you can  Just normally requires a few spacers or similar. I might look into the cbf600 shock, see what it's length is like, i expect that will offer a slightly firmer ride than the divvy yet still be touring oriented. |
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Post by CD on Apr 15, 2009 9:16:39 GMT
I have a WP emulsion shock from a Yammie 1200 (can't remember the model) that's worked fine on the Divvie 900. Of course WP say it wont work but it transformed the handling.
However, the previous owner had fitted it to a Divvie where the bottom fork spacing is 5mm narrower than the shock. I fitted it as it was and it's done at least 10,000 miles, but when stripped recently for overhaul I noticed the fork is cracked (it's aluminium alloy). A hassle to weld or £48 plus delivery plus VAT to replace.
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