Author Topic: G1 B12 shock on G1 B6  (Read 2194 times)

Offline chupacabra

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G1 B12 shock on G1 B6
« on: March 29, 2006, 08:03:23 AM »
jwalters, I installed the shock and have to say thank you, best deal on a shock. The B12 shock feels alot better then the stock B6 shock. I have the preload set on 4 , 7 being the firmest, and its alot stiffer then the stocker on 7. Bike is more stable and rides alot more level. The install took about ten minutes and was very EZ, has to be one of the best mods for a B6. Wish I would have done this a long time ago. I need to add about 1/8 to 1/4 inch to the spacers to tune the Progressive fork springs preload and replace my head bearings , and my suspension and handling will be good to go. I have the bearings just need to get to it.
Thanks again Jesse.

Dave
Dave . . . San Diego, California
1996 GSF600S Marble Italian Red
I bought new in sept of 95
D.I.D. 530ZVM gold x-ring chain
Pirelli Diablo 120/60F & Strada 160/60R
Progressive fork springs
H.S. HD rear axle nut & washer
Hole Shot 17" comp1 can

Offline KSUGreggy

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G1 B12 shock on G1 B6
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2006, 12:50:58 PM »
can you tell me how many miles were on that one you installed? looking to do the same mod

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G1 B12 shock on G1 B6
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2006, 08:42:50 AM »
Somewhere around 30k miles is what jwalters told me. The shock looks good overall. If you can find one go for it. Really improved my ride.
I couldn't find a better price . Thanks Jesse
Dave . . . San Diego, California
1996 GSF600S Marble Italian Red
I bought new in sept of 95
D.I.D. 530ZVM gold x-ring chain
Pirelli Diablo 120/60F & Strada 160/60R
Progressive fork springs
H.S. HD rear axle nut & washer
Hole Shot 17" comp1 can

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G1 B12 shock on G1 B6
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2006, 05:41:44 PM »
Here's a picture. I didn't take the time to clean the old B6 shock.
Dave . . . San Diego, California
1996 GSF600S Marble Italian Red
I bought new in sept of 95
D.I.D. 530ZVM gold x-ring chain
Pirelli Diablo 120/60F & Strada 160/60R
Progressive fork springs
H.S. HD rear axle nut & washer
Hole Shot 17" comp1 can