|   Rear shock upgrade for 99 FSR? | jtc
Dec 19, 2001 7:33 AM | | Which shocks can replace the stock RS Deluxe?
I've read that I need 6.25" eye-to-eye and 1.5" stroke, but I can't find any shocks out there with these specs.
Btw, it's a medium frame and a regular FSR (not a comp, pro, etc.) |
| You love this!!! | Sofa King Wee Todd Id
Dec 19, 2001 9:21 AM | | I have a 98 FSR Ground Control. Same as yours (6.25 i2i, 1.5 stroke)
I replaced it with a Stratos Helix Pro (with Lockout)
The stroke is 1.8, so it bumps your travel from 4.2 to 5.01
I got mine with the lockout, but because the shock is so much better (I guess that's why) there is waaaaaaaaaaaay less peddle bob, so I rarely use it. It's $100cdn more for the lockout (ones a pro, ones an expert, the bike is downstairs)
My FSR wasn't on the Stratos 'fit list' so I needed to use a caliper to measure my existing bushings. Get the Stratos...other than the Z1 MCR, this is the best thing I did to my bike...well, maybe the front disc. Catch ya later |
| Where did you get the helix expert? Can't find a Cdn dealer. | TC
Dec 19, 2001 10:25 AM | | |
| Dukes Cycle in Toronto | Sofa King Wee Todd Id
Dec 19, 2001 10:33 AM | | I get alot of stuff fron Dukes. They have exceptional service, and I'm always satisfied with them. Here's their E-Mail...dukesonqueen@sympatico.ca
They have great prices, and the shipping is reasonable. I think my shock came to roughly $450-$475 total. If you go there, do me a favour and tell them Brian recommended you! Good luck with what you get
PS...it took about 2-3 weeks from the time I placed the order, till it was on my bike. |
| thanks, i'll try them | TC
Dec 19, 2001 10:49 AM | | |
| I forgot... | Sofa King Wee Todd Idd
Dec 19, 2001 7:47 PM | | ...I told Dukes (I deal with Rodney) my rider weight (with gear) and they threw in the correct mountainspeed spring rate. Maybe this is something Stratos does? I don't know, but it was no extra charge. |
| Agree on Helix. | TNC
Dec 19, 2001 5:36 PM | | The FSR responds really well to either a Helix Expert or Pro. I have a '99 with a Mt. Speed 6" kit with a Helix Expert. The coil spring and air medium this shock offers really compliments the suspension design of an FSR. |
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