New shock for an NC23?

Forum rules
Please can you post items for sale or wanted in the correct For Sale section. Items / bikes for sale here will be removed without warning. Reasons for this are in the FAQ. Thanks
Post Reply
veefer400
Familiar Member
Posts: 408
Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:36 pm
Bike owned: Ducati 900SS, 1978 Cafe 400/4
Location: Trowbridge, Wilts
New shock for an NC23?

Post by veefer400 »

Hiya, looking for a new shock, mine is original & Not At Its Best anymore.... ;)

Been looking at Hagon - @ £295 not cheap but good quality & tunabilty, or fitting a 600 shock? Hav heard a few snippets about this & have tried a search but couldnt find anything relevent, can anybody list the advantages of this please?
Top
VFR..Al
Settled in member
Posts: 114
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:48 am
Location: Anglesey
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by VFR..Al »

My NC23 has got a hagon fitted and no complaints....miles better than stock worn out item ;)

Al
Top
blueflag
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Posts: 145
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:43 pm
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by blueflag »

I fitted a 600 shock to mine using a GF linkage. It raises the rear a bit. Handles a treat...
Top
User avatar
w00dzy
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Posts: 514
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:44 pm
Bike owned: Aprilia RSVR Mille
Location: Hampshire
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by w00dzy »

blueflag wrote:I fitted a 600 shock to mine using a GF linkage. It raises the rear a bit. Handles a treat...
+1

Speak to GF the 600 shock mod is awesome.
Top
Wozza
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Posts: 629
Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:51 pm
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by Wozza »

+2
Top
veefer400
Familiar Member
Posts: 408
Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:36 pm
Bike owned: Ducati 900SS, 1978 Cafe 400/4
Location: Trowbridge, Wilts
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by veefer400 »

Cool, thanks for your replys! Have messaged GF, have a plot underway... Am I right in thinking the 600 shock gives you a steeper headangle due to it being a longer shock?

P.S where the hell does the 600 shock reservoir go?? :shock:
Top
jac_is_smiling
Settled in member
Posts: 65
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:39 pm
Bike owned: Cagiva Planet, NC23 x2, FZ 600
Location: Glasgow
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by jac_is_smiling »

veefer400 wrote:Am I right in thinking the 600 shock gives you a steeper headangle due to it being a longer shock?
As I understand it yes, thats how it goes, and as others have said here, the bikes handles a treat, well worth doing.

As for the shock res. Ive got mine cable tied to the exhaust hanger, not high tech, but works well enough. (doesnt get hot because of mega pretty carbon gf can hehehe)
Top
veefer400
Familiar Member
Posts: 408
Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:36 pm
Bike owned: Ducati 900SS, 1978 Cafe 400/4
Location: Trowbridge, Wilts
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by veefer400 »

The '600 shocks I have been looking at have a reservoir that sticks out at 90deg to the rest of the shock? :?
Top
User avatar
w00dzy
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Posts: 514
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:44 pm
Bike owned: Aprilia RSVR Mille
Location: Hampshire
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by w00dzy »

jac_is_smiling wrote:
veefer400 wrote:Am I right in thinking the 600 shock gives you a steeper headangle due to it being a longer shock?
As I understand it yes, thats how it goes, and as others have said here, the bikes handles a treat, well worth doing.

As for the shock res. Ive got mine cable tied to the exhaust hanger, not high tech, but works well enough. (doesnt get hot because of mega pretty carbon gf can hehehe)
You can use a nc29 17" rear wheel to bring it back down slightly like I have done.

The res on mine is cable tied to the rear sub frame out of sight.

If your going to do this mod make sure you get some penetrating spray as the bolts on the shock linkage are a pain in the arse!
Top
shadowhawker
Settled in member
Posts: 32
Joined: Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:52 pm
Re: New shock for an NC23?

Post by shadowhawker »

Who or what is GF?
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Honda - Workshop”