ZX-6R B1H Rear Shock

[Cptn. Awesome]

It was pointed out to me that my rear shock looks pretty sh*gged. I am not that technical when it comes to mechanics but my dad is so it'd probably be a joint effort. So:


Where is the cheapest/best place to get one?
How easy is it to replace?
What tools am I likely to need?
Is it worth me doing it myself or is taking it in to be done a better option?

I'm also looking to get a Haynes manual too and wondered whether it's worth it, just most Haynes manuals send you on a wild goose chase for the information you require.


All help appreciated,
Darren
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[chris-red]

Did the person that pointed it out to you know what they where talking about? Have you done massive milage on your bike? I would expect a B1H shock to be 'shagged' unless it had alot of miles on it.

As for replacements, you could get a second hand ones on ebay for £50 ish, Hagon do replacments for £300, there are other makes too for around this price maybe more expensive like, Biturbo, Maxton, Hyperpro, White power, you you could push the boat out and get an Ohlins but there are £500-700. I imagine a standard shock new from a dealers would be about £400.
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[chris-red]

I wouldn't have thought 17k miles would be anywhere near enough to wreck a shock, my TDM has 38k miles and still has the oringal shock which is fine, it is a much heavier bike and I dare say I'm a much heavier person than you. UNless your exceedingly lardy I can't see a reason why the shock is knackered.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Cptn. Awesome]

Ah righty. I don't know much about this kinda stuff. To me it just looks a little crusty and minging. I'll see if I can gets pics up.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Does it feel knackered?

If you're replacing it, there's no point in putting another OE one in since they are pretty pants, and one of the reasons why the bike is so unstable.

Try and get hold of a decent aftermarket one if you can, or a ZX10R shock and links for a huge improvement in the bike's handling. Thinking about it a C model shock may fit too.

Could also be that the linkage just needs a grease.
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[Noxious89123]

If your bike doesn't have a hugger, then I wouldn't be surprised if the shock got covered in crud. Just because it looks "minging" doesn't mean it's buggered. How it feels to ride should tell you alot more than looking at it. Why not clean it up? So long as there's no oil leaking out of it, can' see why it would be knackered.
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[Mr.Everready]

They are easy to change, one bolt at the top and one at the bottom. I fitted an 07 shock to mine though it needed a 10R linkage too. It did make a big difference to the handling, liiked nicer too with the silver spring.
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[Mr.Everready]

6r shock, I've got pictures at home somewhere I think.

Like this one ( pic from ebay )

https://i.ebayimg.com/08/!BWUpbyg!mk~$(KGrHgoH-DIEjlLlvEUjBKW4VLfCHg~~_12.JPG
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