Jack G
Member
Hello all,
I am in the middle of a 75,000 mi FJR refurbishing. The entire list follows the shock question and I will be posting pics when I make time but right now I am interested in getting some feedback on rear shock selection.
I have spoken with GP Suspension and Ohlins.
GP has two options, one at $795.00 and the other at $995.00. Difference being on the more expensive model you can adjust ride height as well as compression and dampening. In addition it has an external reservoir vs internal.
Ohlins has the YA056 at $648.00 and the YA342 at $1338.00. Again, difference with the more expensive one is you can adjust compression dampening externally.
Pricey upgrade any way you cut it so I was curious what equipment those of you who have upgraded your rear shock have used.
I put most of my miles on myself but it not unusual for me to have a passenger or a passenger and full sidebags and topcase. At times, camping gear in addition. So I really like the ability to make adjustments easily and externally.
Feedback?
Stuff I'm doing....
Valve Adjustment (completed: at 75000 mi, 15 of 16 in spec, 1 was .05mm tight.)
Throttle body synch
Remove PAIR system and cap w/Wynpro caps
Rebuild front shocks
Install tapered bearings in steering head column
Replace all coolant hoses
Install new style cam chain tensioner
Found corroded starter relay - replace
Ignition switch repaired previously
New thermostat
New plugs and wires
Install no cut sliders
Install PDM 60 power distribution module
Install Air Cannon horn
New fiber clutch plates
New seals in swingarm
New rear shock
Hyperlite license plate bracket
I am in the middle of a 75,000 mi FJR refurbishing. The entire list follows the shock question and I will be posting pics when I make time but right now I am interested in getting some feedback on rear shock selection.
I have spoken with GP Suspension and Ohlins.
GP has two options, one at $795.00 and the other at $995.00. Difference being on the more expensive model you can adjust ride height as well as compression and dampening. In addition it has an external reservoir vs internal.
Ohlins has the YA056 at $648.00 and the YA342 at $1338.00. Again, difference with the more expensive one is you can adjust compression dampening externally.
Pricey upgrade any way you cut it so I was curious what equipment those of you who have upgraded your rear shock have used.
I put most of my miles on myself but it not unusual for me to have a passenger or a passenger and full sidebags and topcase. At times, camping gear in addition. So I really like the ability to make adjustments easily and externally.
Feedback?
Stuff I'm doing....
Valve Adjustment (completed: at 75000 mi, 15 of 16 in spec, 1 was .05mm tight.)
Throttle body synch
Remove PAIR system and cap w/Wynpro caps
Rebuild front shocks
Install tapered bearings in steering head column
Replace all coolant hoses
Install new style cam chain tensioner
Found corroded starter relay - replace
Ignition switch repaired previously
New thermostat
New plugs and wires
Install no cut sliders
Install PDM 60 power distribution module
Install Air Cannon horn
New fiber clutch plates
New seals in swingarm
New rear shock
Hyperlite license plate bracket