Today YSS Rear shock fitted instruction not great said “fit same as OEM spring removed” so I have …clearance is fine but wanted to check correct positioning as I know some forum members have experience of fitting a YSS.
I have positioned it with the not to be tampered with Allen bolt pointing towards the engine.
https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/honda ... ber-97-06/
Rear shock direction
Rear shock direction
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Re: Rear shock direction
It really shouldn't make any difference which way it is mounted.
Loud pipes don't save lives, knowing how to ride your bike will save your life.
Re: Rear shock direction
Make sure you can access the grub screw (sometimes there's 2) on the preload adjuster, if it's out of sight then you can't set it up, and you will need to set the preload.
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2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s