New R1 shock option without adaptor

Here is a little secret I have been working on. If anyone wants to get their bike handling properly just get hold of a 2015-2016 standard R1 shock. The shock at standard length is 315mm, simply adjust the factory ride height adjuster on the bottom of the shock to 320mm, which is the stock length for the FZ1 shock. The lower bush is the same size as the stock one and the two bushes on the top spherical bearing measures 32mm as opposed to the stock 30mm. It is simply a matter of removing 1mm from each bush to get the right clearance. The shock will now bolt straight in except the regulator rectifier tray needs to be cut flush with the fold on the right hand side and just past where the regulator fits on the left side. The bracket needs to now be bent up 40mm to allow the reservoir on the shock to clear the tray. Once thats done it is simply a matter of adding a brace either side and 30 seconds welding and your finished. After this cat gets out of the bag I think these late model shocks are going to be hard to find. Hope this information helpsIMG_20160503_134454.jpgIMG_20160503_134603.jpgIMG_20160503_134630.jpgIMG_20160503_134647.jpg
 
Nice mod. Seems like a little bit of mucking around to get the desired result though.
Personally, I'm extremely happy with my Penske 8983 FZ1 rear shock that I picked up on here for a song.
This mod looks like a great option for the budget conscious tinkerers though.

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Nice mod. Seems like a little bit of mucking around to get the desired result though.
Personally, I'm extremely happy with my Penske 8983 FZ1 rear shock that I picked up on here for a song.
This mod looks like a great option for the budget conscious tinkerers though.

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Maybe this 2015 R1 shock with that 2008 R1 fork and brake setup [emoji6]

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It's all looking good, but it only works for non- ABS version. The huge ABS pump gets in the way and there's no space to move it to.

Any other options for ABS version owners?
 
Hi Guys. Just put a 2015 R1 shock on my 2012 fz1. Mounted the rectifier on the top of the mounting plate instead of underneath. Chiseled off the tab that is tack welded on the top side of the plate and chiseled the master cylinder mount off. The Rectifier will fit right on top of the welded nuts on the top off the plate, so same mounting holes. Had the ecu flash done by Vcyclenut, so the servo motor was removed without throwing a code. .Plenty of room and air flow in there for the rectifier. plus, now the backside is raised off the plate as the nuts act as a spacer. Better cooling!! Trimmed the bolts shorter as they protrude through the plate on the underside. Shock reservoir clears nicely. Tack welded the master cylinder mount back onto the plate. Just had to trim the bracket a little. Brave Dave above covers the milling off the top shock bushing and getting the shock length right. I struggled trying to grind the bushing flat and even. After playing with it for awhile, I realized that the metal on the bushing will pull right out of the rubber bushing. That made it much easier to grind the 1mm off and keep it level. Good luck!!!
 
I have this mod on my 2008 FZ1s. My question is what are people setting the damper too. Compression, fast compression and rebound or are you just putting on and leaving it as it turned up. I'm having mine set up at IDP Moto at Silverstone, here in the uk once this lockdown is over.
Cheers ..........stay in and be safe, for now
 
I have this mod on my 2008 FZ1s. My question is what are people setting the damper too. Compression, fast compression and rebound or are you just putting on and leaving it as it turned up. I'm having mine set up at IDP Moto at Silverstone, here in the uk once this lockdown is over.
Cheers ..........stay in and be safe, for now
Did you have the setup done? Just swapped mine out for the R1 shock yesterday. Not sure what to set it at.
 
From My experience, I set preload as I normally would...then I put the shock rebound, fast and slow comp each in the middle of its settings and do a thorough Dave Moss suspensions tuning setup...similar to his video on Youtube and on his website: https://davemosstuning.com/set-up-your-motorcycle-suspension-in-6-easy-steps/
You will have to set up your forks as well to get this "tuning" right...so it's all good...suspension tuning done correctly has the forks and the shock working together (Dave Moss) which I agree.
 
I know it’s a bit late. But can I get a bit more detailed information on original post? I have a 07 Fz1 and just bought a 2016 r1 shock. Need more info on what 2mm of material is actually being removed from. Is it the actual bushing on the shock or is it the mounting tabs that hold the shock at the top??
 
I know it’s a bit late. But can I get a bit more detailed information on original post? I have a 07 Fz1 and just bought a 2016 r1 shock. Need more info on what 2mm of material is actually being removed from. Is it the actual bushing on the shock or is it the mounting tabs that hold the shock at the top??
There are two shock collars on the top of the shock. Bushing is in between these collars. Remove the collars, one on each side and shave off 2mm from the outside. Supplied some pics to show the part and location.
 

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Hi Guys. Just put a 2015 R1 shock on my 2012 fz1. Mounted the rectifier on the top of the mounting plate instead of underneath. Chiseled off the tab that is tack welded on the top side of the plate and chiseled the master cylinder mount off. The Rectifier will fit right on top of the welded nuts on the top off the plate, so same mounting holes. Had the ecu flash done by Vcyclenut, so the servo motor was removed without throwing a code. .Plenty of room and air flow in there for the rectifier. plus, now the backside is raised off the plate as the nuts act as a spacer. Better cooling!! Trimmed the bolts shorter as they protrude through the plate on the underside. Shock reservoir clears nicely. Tack welded the master cylinder mount back onto the plate. Just had to trim the bracket a little. Brave Dave above covers the milling off the top shock bushing and getting the shock length right. I struggled trying to grind the bushing flat and even. After playing with it for awhile, I realized that the metal on the bushing will pull right out of the rubber bushing. That made it much easier to grind the 1mm off and keep it level. Good luck!!!
Hi everyone , I just bought R1 2015 shock and l want to know if rectifier mounted on the top of the plate is good idea ? Im asking because of cooling l dont want rectifier to overheat and leave me in the middle of the trip with dead motor . Did anyone mounted it on the top and have has it been holding up since then. lm planning a longer trip this week.
Thanks for any help
 
Hi everyone , I just bought R1 2015 shock and l want to know if rectifier mounted on the top of the plate is good idea ? Im asking because of cooling l dont want rectifier to overheat and leave me in the middle of the trip with dead motor . Did anyone mounted it on the top and have has it been holding up since then. lm planning a longer trip this week.
Thanks for any help

I have my rectifier mounted in the top of the plate. It’s been like this for at least a year. No issues. I don’t believe anyone has reported rectifier issues, after mounting on top of the plate.
 
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