This is the Remote Preload and Remote Compression dampening version (yeah the expensive one ). One mounts on left other right on passenger pegs. They have their little brackets.
My bike was rear-ended and this shock is still new and I have the main box and shipping box still. I paid $1100...
Hey Teslank,
Still have the FZ8? I am about to have installed new Race Tech Springs for my standard forks. I weight 270, what was your weight at the time of choosing 10W Oil and what are the temps where you ride? I'm in Seattle area so I am not sure if I can heat up 10w oil most of the time...
I don't have many miles on my bike, the OEM tires are basically new. Bike now has 3310 mils and I bought it with 2408. But she now is 5 years old, meaning the rubber is 5-6 years old. So for safety's sake and to have better traction I opted to go with the tire that appears to be raved about...
Your suspension most likely isn't setup correction.. Rebound and Compression along with preload are off. I have heard that from others when that is the case. Find Dave Moss on YouTube and learn all about suspension.
When it comes to tires, forks, springs/shocks and this bike.. We must always remember to post your riding weight. This matters! I can't emulate what someone does on this bike if they 180 when I am 280. If you haven't found David Moss on YouTube. Please search for him and watch every...
I bought the bike (2400m on ODO) for '13 few weeks ago. I am at 280 with gear, but even with the extra weight on the rear tires both seem skittish even on the slightest irregularity in road surface. Like you said, skating or jittery at the contact point.