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primalcarl
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PostPosted: 21:25 - 13 Jun 2017    Post subject: Soft rear shock on a Honda VFR800fi Reply with quote
I have a 1998 Honda VFR800 that I bought as a cheapish bike for touring.

I ride with pillion a lot and have noticed that the ground clearance isn't great and the rear wheel can bottom out sometimes. It wallows a bit too.

Are there any good UK suspension tuners that could refurbish the shock?

I'm trying to convince myself that a Hyperpro front and rear setup bespoke to my weight requirements is too much money (£600), I need a cheaper solution.

I know some people use a Cbr 929 shock but that requires modifying the linkage. A company in the states can do all this and supply shock but it'd be close to £400.
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 13 Jun 2017    Post subject: Re: Soft rear shock on a Honda VFR800fi Reply with quote
primalcarl wrote:
I have a 1998 Honda VFR800 that I bought as a cheapish bike for touring.

I ride with pillion a lot and have noticed that the ground clearance isn't great and the rear wheel can bottom out sometimes. It wallows a bit too.

Are there any good UK suspension tuners that could refurbish the shock?

I'm trying to convince myself that a Hyperpro front and rear setup bespoke to my weight requirements is too much money (£600), I need a cheaper solution.

I know some people use a Cbr 929 shock but that requires modifying the linkage. A company in the states can do all this and supply shock but it'd be close to £400.


Have you adjusted the preload or damping yet?
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primalcarl
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PostPosted: 22:38 - 13 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah it's on max
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PostPosted: 23:23 - 13 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
primalcarl wrote:
Yeah it's on max


Without trying to be indelicate what is your combined weights?
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ADSrox0r
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PostPosted: 05:26 - 14 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Brook will refurbish the rear shock for £129

https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/honda-vfr800-vtec-shock-absorber-rebuild-repair-service.html
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primalcarl
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PostPosted: 07:19 - 14 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
sickpup wrote:
primalcarl wrote:
Yeah it's on max


Without trying to be indelicate what is your combined weights?


I'm 13 stone and my lady is 10 stone.

I spoke to Hyperpro and they said the vfr is known for its soft suspension and that owners sometimes start experiencing problems with damping after 30k.
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primalcarl
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PostPosted: 07:20 - 14 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
ADSrox0r wrote:
Brook will refurbish the rear shock for £129

https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/honda-vfr800-vtec-shock-absorber-rebuild-repair-service.html


Cheers, Will drop them an email
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PostPosted: 07:21 - 14 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
TW Suspension in Preston, Lancashire are extremely good. I had a setup the other week and would highly recommend them.
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primalcarl
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PostPosted: 09:17 - 15 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
After much thought, I've just ordered a Nitron shock from Brooks for £440. Probably more than I should be spending considering the value of my old vfr, but about the cheapest custom setup shock and from a well regarded shock manufacturer and supplier.

Just gotta wait about 3 weeks now.

Thanks for the help guys. Decided against a shock rebuild as it would still be a fairly low quality shock and I wouldn't be able to ride whilst the shock was away
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ADSrox0r
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PostPosted: 11:59 - 15 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Be sure to follow up and let us know how it compares.

Mine is at the 30k mark and could almost certainly do with an overhaul. Once I get my finger out of my bum and get the Pigaso back on the road I intend to get the Viff up on the lift and get it done.
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