Sablotny

Will any shock with a 13.5" or 340mm c-t-c eyelet length work, or is there a specific model #? Twin Clicker or any other model? Thanks for any 4-1-1... getting into search mode on Ebay

cal2az

I dont have an answer for you but I have to believe that somebody on here can get you the answer...so.. bump

Sablotny

Thanks for the bump. Hoping to score something on Ebay in the off season... if nobody else here beats me to it

SlowHAWK

There has been pretty extensive discussion regarding finding other OEM shocks that are compatible for the Hawk, and for the most part, the VTR is the longest shock around and a bit difficult to find a subsitute unless it's specifically designed for the Hawk. I'd assume this would make many Fox shocks for other bikes non-compatible as well due to different overall (eye to eye) and stroke (travel) lengths.

You might wanna check through some of those threads to see if there is another bike or two close enough that you can keep an eye out for (besides the VTR) where you can make some spacers or shims to get it close.

I beleive Superbling has also tried a bunch of different shocks, he might be a good person to ask as well.

J.

cal2az

Im not sure where you're finding the threads on this topic, I found a couple, but that was it. Nothing with any solid information except this from Superbling::

"CBR series shocks are extremely short compared to the VTR body which, unfortunately, is one of the longest around. More bad news, the cbr's also have a much lighter spring.


Experimenting with used shocks, I tried an R1, R6, ducati 916, fox CBR900 unit with heavier spring, penske cbr954 with heavier spring, and a ohlins vtr unit in need of a rebuild.

Even worn out, the ohlins was, hands down, the best. Pony up and get the real deal or at least get anything else sprung/valved for the VTR."

Sablotny

Thanks AZ. I too have searched, and I get about 1,000 posts with about 1% pertaining to the subject matter, and then its usually "bought a new Ohlins". I figure if I score a suitable shock on Ebay I'll have to send it back to the company for a new spring and revalving anyway, but its worth at least keeping an eye out.

Tweety

ANY CBR unit with a remote reservoar can be adapted for use on the VTR... There are small differences in length that can be shimmed...

Also all others with similar length and stroke works... The main requisite is a remote reservoar...

cal2az

Ive been searching for a while now and it seems that the Ohlins 46HRCS is the way to go for the SH, if you can find one used...

Click link:
http://www.starcycle.com/street/ohlins46hrcs.html

http://www.starcycle.com/street/ohlins_shock.html