ZZR1200 shock question

[nevadazx12]

Ordered a shock for my Connie, I was wondering if the adjustment mechanism can be removed for ease of fitting.  Figure if I could route the hose coming off the adjuster without the adjustment unit it may be easier.  Of course I don't know whats in that hose fluid or a cable, so I thought I would ask first.

thanks,

[T Cro ®]

Ordered a shock for my Connie, I was wondering if the adjustment mechanism can be removed for ease of fitting.  Figure if I could route the hose coming off the adjuster without the adjustment unit it may be easier.  Of course I don't know whats in that hose fluid or a cable, so I thought I would ask first.

thanks,

I would recommend that you DO NOT disconnect the adjuster from the shock; besides there is no need too. If I'm not mistaken disconnecting it would discharge the hi pressure gas portion of the shock; best I recall the adjuster further compresses the gas by making the chamber smaller...

[nevadazx12]

Thanks Tony,  glad I asked.

gg

[nevadazx12]

Got the shock installed today, no major issues as I had the old linkage and the required sleeve for the bottom mount.  Found an easy place to mount the remote adjuster, placed it under the seat attached to the bar right above the battery with some rubber coated clamps from Ace hardware. 

[gPink]

....and?

[timmerz]

  He must still be riding!!

[nevadazx12]

OK, OK guys.  Took it for a ride the next day, noticed right away the rear was softer, felt a bit uneasy as I just wasn't used to the difference.  Missed that good solid kidney bashing feel. Wasn't happy with my mounting point of the shocks, so I re did them.  Used  the original bolt for the upper shock mount.  Re-shimmed the bottom mounting point as I had some side play in that area.
I have been scouring the internet looking for what the adjustments on the shock do.  From what I gather the bottom adjustment is damping and is factory set at 2,  the upper is preload and may or may not effect the ride height.  This concerns me the most as I am short and am on tippy toes at stop lights.  Right now I have it set to an area between 1 and 2 with about 5 clicks down from all the way out.  Some guidance here would be appreciated. 
I haven't had a chance yet to try it on my favorite mountain runs, will keep posted.

[T Cro ®]

What you mean you like the kidney pounding ride? LOL

HTH

[nevadazx12]

Well I couldn't ride for more than 200 miles without having a real PIA, in fact the pain started about 100 and got progressively worse, making 200 about the limit.  So I am not sure if the rear shocks were the problem or the Corbin.  Will be interesting to see/feel any difference if the softer ride will make a difference. 

[Gitbox]

I'm amazed that almost every time I'm about to do some mod on my bike, someone posts exactly what I need.


Having just finished the forks with new springs and emulators, I'm about to do a ZZR shock upgrade. The bolts came with the shock but not the sleeve, so I'll have to order that. I was looking for a place to mount the adjuster and wondered if it would work under the seat and Nevada posts pics of exactly what I was thinking. Fantastic!


Thanks!

[nevadazx12]

I used the 1 " clamps, they were $1.30 each, plus some metric hardware I had in my parts collection. 
Timing is everything, sometimes right before you complete a project or just after you messed one up and there was an easier way.

Don't forget to get the big washers for the bottom.  I ended up with a 13/16 hole in center to clear the new sleeve, it protrudes a little from the sides of the rocker link.  I ended up with one washer for 1 side, and the 2nd side were shim washers.   My Ace has a great selection is specialty items, hope yours follows the same suit.