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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Banditofdoom on December 26, 2006, 07:22:39 AM

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: Banditofdoom on December 26, 2006, 07:22:39 AM

I hear that the rear shock of an RC51 will bolt right up on G2 B12s and keep the stock ride height, unlike the Busa shocks that raise ride height 1 inch.

Can anyone assure me one way or the other? Ive got the complete front end of a Busa mated to my B12, and want to upgrade the rear suspension as well  :motorsmile:

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: Ranger on December 26, 2006, 08:10:22 PM

:beers:

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: smooth operator on December 27, 2006, 08:42:13 AM

Check with Pink down in the Mod section, I believe he uses that shock on his custom Bandit.

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: PitterB4 on December 28, 2006, 03:31:40 PM

LOL - he's actually Deepink... Deep Ink... like tatoos...

He has several posts down in the B6/12 Modifications forum.

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: smooth operator on December 29, 2006, 06:14:57 AM

:lol:   My bad, it was the 1st thing that came to mind

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: Banditofdoom on January 04, 2007, 10:54:34 PM

Gotta love Ebay. '02 RC51 shock with 1500 miles on it for 39 shipped  :beers:  :motorsmile:

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: JamieK on January 05, 2007, 11:13:07 AM

Quote from: "Banditofdoom"

Gotta love Ebay. '02 RC51 shock with 1500 miles on it for 39 shipped  :beers:  :motorsmile:

I was watching that one :wink: Do you know if its a direct bolt in?

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: Banditofdoom on January 05, 2007, 11:44:38 AM

I spoke with Deepink on this forum and he has the same shock and said its a direct bolt in. An added bonus is that it doesnt change the ride height, unlike the busa shocks. The RC51 unit has plenty of adjustability, so thats the way i decided to go. It came with no mounting hardware, but i suspect i can use most of what i already have and things i dont can be easily found. My project is ongoing until march or so due to funding but when its in ill post it up and let you know.  :) :beers:

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: JamieK on January 05, 2007, 12:19:19 PM

Thanks for the info  :grin:  and good luck with the project!!

Title: RC51 rear shock?
Post by: Banditofdoom on January 05, 2007, 12:31:40 PM

Im pretty stoked about it. I've never done anything to a bike other than jet kit/exhaust ect and this weekend my B12 is being torn down to nuts and bolts and being rebuilt from the ground up.  costing a small fortune but should be a hoot to ride when its done  :motorsmile:  :motorsmile: