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by Rutger
Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1
Replies: 7
Views: 4488

Re: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1

Allright. Thanks. It was bike specific oil, there was half synth car oil at the shop but I know I should not put that in :)
by Rutger
Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1
Replies: 7
Views: 4488

Re: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1

Everything went fine. Did a 400 kilometer drive yesterday and the shock felt great. :)

Did have to buy some emergency oil.. need to watch the levels more closely. Say, does it hurt the FZR when you throw full synth in the engine? I had half synth in it..
by Rutger
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1
Replies: 7
Views: 4488

Re: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1

Thanks, that does sound pretty easy. I guess I can do it with my brother. He has more right hands than I do.

Its funny how I know the names to a lot of motorcycle parts but never even got any further than replacing the light bulbs. Guess this will be good practice.

I will let you know how it goes.
by Rutger
Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1
Replies: 7
Views: 4488

Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1

Hello, I recently bought a 1988 FZR 400 3EN1 for cheap. Now the rear shock needs replacement because the spring seems to be very weak. (tire hits the fender when taking a speed bump at some speed. There are a lot of speed bumps in the Netherlands..) I already got a replacement shock but I have no cl...