Athomas Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am considering removing the tired lever arm shocks an my six and replacing them with a telescopic conversion. The TR Shop are advertising a kit for around £120, which seems good value. Anyone with experience of this kit. I believe the dampers they supply and high pressure gas items of Japanese origin. Any opinions welcome Many Thanks AT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 If you go for the conversion, the consensus seems to be that a kit with the 3 point fitting is best - 2 bolts where the original lever arm connects and a further fixing point at the base where your bump stop is currently fitted. Quite a few of the 'value' kits on the market are 2 point only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Crawley Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 It is the best & most cost effective improvement you will probably ever make but go for the 3 point fixing. £120 seems cheap including shocks but I don’t know anything about the Jap shocks being offered so research it. Most popular choices are; Konis’ – very good, long lived, quiet expensive but not adjustable without disconnecting – or Spax (which I have) equally as good IMO, not so expensive, may not last as long as Konis’ but are adjustable on the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoker Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hi being a Scrooge I decided to fit the conversion you are thinking of last winter. Admittedly I have only managed about 400 miles due to the poor summer, but it is certainly a vast improvement over the lever arms and so far no problems. Any change to telescopic rear shocks is better than the lever arm squat. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Most popular choices are; Konis’ – very good, long lived, quiet expensive but not adjustable without disconnecting – or Spax (which I have) equally as good IMO, not so expensive, may not last as long as Konis’ but are adjustable on the car. If you go for dampers that are adjustable on the car, periodically check the grub screws on the adjusters. Mine (Gaz) both came loose within 1,000 miles or so of fitting. Result is that you think you're adjusting them while grovelling around under the car, but actually nothing is happening Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vanflyer Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I would think the Japanese shocks are going to be KYB, excellent shocks, they are the OEM manufacturers for most Jap sports bikes so they know a thing or two about dampening Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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