redders225 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Saw this on the bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-R1-4C8-2007-2008-REAR-SHOCK-UPGRADE-STREETFIGHTER-5VY-04-05-06-/151169338467?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2332650c63 wondered if anyone had put a 4C8 shock on a 5VY and if so was it worth the effort ?? too tight to buy an Ohlins/WP/Nitron !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_H Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 For that money you could just about have your standard shock rebuilt, or nearly half way to a nitron sport shock. That ebay shock I'm sure will fit but it doesn't mean the bike will ride better, do some overtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronenige Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Ring K tech and get them to advise what weight spring you need , I'm on a 95 on a 2005 , I know the 2006 has a longer swinger but i'm running a longer chain so the effect is similar http://www.k-tech.uk.com/store.php?road=&manufacturer_id=6&model_id=25&year=2006&category=104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redders225 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Many thanks for that, it was more idle curiosity than a modifications plan. I can't really say i'm too disappointed in the handling of the 2006 even as stock. the truth is its probably better than I am..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Many thanks for that, it was more idle curiosity than a modifications plan. I can't really say i'm too disappointed in the handling of the 2006 even as stock. the truth is its probably better than I am..... Ture but good suspension is good even at the slower end of the scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 My 5PW is undoubtedly better than me but im still planning on MCT waving their magic wand over the forks and shock in the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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