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ottoatom
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PostPosted: 15:00 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Fz6n acquisition- rear schock issues? Reply with quote
Hi,
I'm about to buy a 2004 fz6n. The rice is good and in good condition for the age but I am a bit worried about the rear schock. Can you guys tell me how bad it is and if it is possible to put it back in good condition? It's not leaking...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cb7akq3omiwevml/Photo%2020-05-2017%2C%2015%2027%2034.jpg?dl=0

Thanks!
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PostPosted: 15:10 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
A shock service is usually ~£100
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PostPosted: 15:11 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll try to upload a pic later today but it's got some parts where the schock protection peaked off and has a bit of rust in those spots. There's no leaks though.
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PostPosted: 15:28 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
ottoatom wrote:
I'll try to upload a pic later today but it's got some parts where the schock protection peaked off and has a bit of rust in those spots. There's no leaks though.


What do you mean by schock protection?

if a rebuild is £100, consider looking at aftermarket shocks IMO.
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PostPosted: 15:34 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I mean the plastic paint.
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PostPosted: 15:53 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
ottoatom wrote:
I mean the plastic paint.


Not that many plastics parts on a shock. Do you mean the paint on the spring or somewhere else?
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
The paint on the spring. it's a thick "rubbery" paint that's what I meant by plastic paint.
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PostPosted: 16:10 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
ottoatom wrote:
The paint on the spring. it's a thick "rubbery" paint that's what I meant by plastic paint.


It's powder coat.

You can just change the spring. If your damping is ok this will be cheaper.
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
How much is a nitron?
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PostPosted: 17:51 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
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It will still feel like a seesaw if you get it refurbished because it's a shit budget shock to start with.

Buy a Nitron if you intend on keeping the bike.


Its a fzr and not worth keeping. There looks nothing wrong with the shock. Oil the spring with a rag to prevent any further cosmetic rust. How many miles? my cbr6 is on 83k, original shock, ride perfectly.

Save your monies for welding the sprocket nut, cylinder liner and handlebar clamps Thumbs Up Unless it is under 800 quid there are better bikes.

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PostPosted: 23:30 - 20 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kramdra, why is not worth keeping?
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