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I thought I post up some pics as some guys have been asking questions and for pics, so here's the install.
First of all the remote preload adjuster bracket needs another mounting hole drilled in it as the 06 sub-frame is different from the 06. The aluminum bracket drills easily and the old hole covers up when installed.
Next is the orientation of the preload hose coming of the shock. The voltage regulator on the 06 is moved to underneath the bracket that the soft / hard lever attaches onto. The fins are pretty sharp and you need to route the hose away from it. The Wilber’s shocks come from the factory usually with the hose in the 11 or 12 o’clock position. I had already moved mine to about 9 o’clock on the 04, but it should really be about 7 o’clock to have enough clearance to easily pass the sharp edges of the fins. If you do move the banjo bolt BARELY crack open the bolt and forcefully twist the banjo by hand. If you loosen it too much you’ll have fluid coming out and your shock will be headed back to Wilbers for a rebuild. Don’t dork this part up !!
While the old shock is out you should lube up the bolts and dogbone bearings as they don’t have much, sometimes not any , grease on them. Yamaha is still lax on grease as in years past.
Getting the top bolt back in there is a bear so use some patience and a few choice cuss words…..that always works for me ! Not only is the ABS controller in the way , but the linked braking valves are now also in the way. You can see the socket above the brace and the bottom of the linked brake valves too. I also removed the bolts holding the rear brake slave reservoir so I could move the rear brake line for a little more room to work.
Here’s the hose routing, you can see how close it is when the banjo is at 9 o’clock position. I drilled a hole in the fender and tie strapped it to be sure of no problems. I have since moved the line to the outside of the fender and tie strapped it there instead.
Here’s the adjuster mounted up and you can see the bracket fits and the old unused hole covers up. So far I’ve about 3K on the swap and so far so good.
First of all the remote preload adjuster bracket needs another mounting hole drilled in it as the 06 sub-frame is different from the 06. The aluminum bracket drills easily and the old hole covers up when installed.
Next is the orientation of the preload hose coming of the shock. The voltage regulator on the 06 is moved to underneath the bracket that the soft / hard lever attaches onto. The fins are pretty sharp and you need to route the hose away from it. The Wilber’s shocks come from the factory usually with the hose in the 11 or 12 o’clock position. I had already moved mine to about 9 o’clock on the 04, but it should really be about 7 o’clock to have enough clearance to easily pass the sharp edges of the fins. If you do move the banjo bolt BARELY crack open the bolt and forcefully twist the banjo by hand. If you loosen it too much you’ll have fluid coming out and your shock will be headed back to Wilbers for a rebuild. Don’t dork this part up !!
While the old shock is out you should lube up the bolts and dogbone bearings as they don’t have much, sometimes not any , grease on them. Yamaha is still lax on grease as in years past.
Getting the top bolt back in there is a bear so use some patience and a few choice cuss words…..that always works for me ! Not only is the ABS controller in the way , but the linked braking valves are now also in the way. You can see the socket above the brace and the bottom of the linked brake valves too. I also removed the bolts holding the rear brake slave reservoir so I could move the rear brake line for a little more room to work.
Here’s the hose routing, you can see how close it is when the banjo is at 9 o’clock position. I drilled a hole in the fender and tie strapped it to be sure of no problems. I have since moved the line to the outside of the fender and tie strapped it there instead.
Here’s the adjuster mounted up and you can see the bracket fits and the old unused hole covers up. So far I’ve about 3K on the swap and so far so good.
