Seattle_SuperHawk

Looking to beef up my rear Suspension, I got great advise from HERE to remedy my front fork issue. Now i need your expert opinion once again...... I see alot of VERY SPENDY aftermarket rear shocks for my 02 SH. So with out dropping that much coin.....does anyone have ANY ideas ? Like a shock that will fit my 02 SH from a differant bike that may be stiffer....keep in mind i am a big 6'3" 270lbs.................

comedo

JamieDaugherty has modified a number of CBR600Fi shocks for Superhawks. His work gets great reviews on this forum. He has posted here many times outlining what he does.

FL02SupaHawk996

Try to pickup a second hand leaky Penske on the cheap cuz they are totally rebuildable!

lazn

A JDM (Jamie Daugherty Motorsports) F4i shock conversion is the cheapest solution outside of finding a unusual deal on ebay. It is still going to run you a fair bit of cash, but it will be half the cost of one of the name brand ones and reportedly just as good.

edit: it's DMR, not JDM.. www.daughertymotorsports.com

Erik S.

Link to Jamie's site is in my signature. DMr.

JamieDaugherty

Don't rule out upgrades to your stock VTR shock. Many people are amazed at how well you can make them work. The cost for doing that including a spring (if needed for your weight) is just $280. Dollar for dollar I think it's a great value.

The best option is a converted F4 shock with spring and valving. The cost for that is $460, which is still a great deal considering that it performs as well as a $1000 aftermarket shock (from my experiences).

FL02SupaHawk996

This used Penske was picked up for $199.00 on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pensk...item2eaceb67db

Seattle_SuperHawk

great ideas, thanks fellas

Seattle_SuperHawk

Jamie do i understand correctly, you do these mods for other superhawk riders, for a fee of coarse ? how does that work...... hit me up badavidson@comcast.net. Thanks

rackovanz

Which other bikes have shocks that will fit SH?

inderocker

None that will bolt straight on.