CBR400 RRR rear shock

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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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you telling me those are all ones that will fit ??

how depending on the larger number
e.g. aha YZF R1 2002-2006 300 (+5.5/-0.5) 64.5

is how high they are and the stock is 282? so the higher the number, the taller the bike?
No, I just added table to allow you to choose. I think any shock between 281-310mm will be good for NC29, bettrer, of course, with adjustable length to adjust it depend of you riding preferences

so the higher the number, the taller the bike?
No only taller, it change bike geometry - so highest value make bike better handle the corner, but less stable on straight.
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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thanks for explaining :) much appreciated :)
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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I've been around a while and AFAIK your only option for the 23 is the Graeme France dogbone linkage kit and a cbr600 f3 rear shock.
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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tanuki wrote:I've been around a while and AFAIK your only option for the 23 is the Graeme France dogbone linkage kit and a cbr600 f3 rear shock.
And it completely transforms the bike. It's a must-have.
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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ive heard you dont need the dogbone adapter to fit the 600f3 shock?
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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You heard wrong, it's a direct fit to the 29 though.
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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DK-Tandy wrote:ive heard you dont need the dogbone adapter to fit the 600f3 shock?
A shock that can be fitted to the NC23 without modification is from the CBR600 FH, FL, FK, FJ IIRC. It also raises the rear ride height a small amount.

Source: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=26290&hilit=suspen ... c06efbf97d
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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yeah thats what i meant. I just knew it was a cbr shock that went straight in. I could do with the little extra height so the 600 fh shock will do me fine :)
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

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tanuki wrote:I've been around a while and AFAIK your only option for the 23 is the Graeme France dogbone linkage kit and a cbr600 f3 rear shock.

As you know i have built a few of these beasties and the latest is Ohlins base rear from a Ducati 748R so anything that is mount , length etc compatible can be made to fit ok. I opted for a 15 mm longer free length to allow for the 17 inch NC29 rear wheel in the NC23 frame . Dogbones and link arms are stock and no problem with binding or interfearance.
I have to add , its bloody perfect on the track and was easy to fit, just cost a bit more than a shitty stock Honda part. I was opting for a CBR900 shock till i got the Ohlins.
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Re: CBR400 RRR rear shock

Post by tanuki »

angry_rob wrote:
DK-Tandy wrote:ive heard you dont need the dogbone adapter to fit the 600f3 shock?
A shock that can be fitted to the NC23 without modification is from the CBR600 FH, FL, FK, FJ IIRC. It also raises the rear ride height a small amount.

Source: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=26290&hilit=suspension+woes

You should really be looking to raise the rideheight by about 10mm, absolutely transforms the handling.

If you are just looking to replace the shock and add a couple of mm then the shocks you listed would be fine, unless you want to go with the 17" wheel.

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