doug funnies Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 been with the forum for a long time but never posted. Just traded in my 99 blackbird for a 1000rr. Never got around to asking why the 95 rear shock but now it's bugging me. I had a 954 rear shock on my 99 blackbird and it was 10 times better than stock. I realize a penske will blow this away but you can't tell me the technology in 95 is better than 2003. All it takes is a special dog bone. Anyone interested let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Wish you had posted this sooner........was thinking of a Penske, but this might be a fun mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I've got a "special dogbone" May be worth a look into. Maybe the forks and tripples as well :roll: Is the spring too soft for the bird and need replacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmystartup Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Bring it on Doug. let's hear all the gory details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I think the 929/954 shock is longer than the bird's shock. You would need a longer dogbone about an inch longer, I think, to get it back down to the proper height. I have heard of some people putting 929 dogbones on the bird to lower the rear. Longer dogbone = lower Shorter dogbone = higher. I have a fully adjustable dogbone on mine and have plenty of adjustment from WAY lower than stock to WAY higher than stock. At my lowest setting so far, I still had 3/4" of thread left to lower it more but I didn't want to scrape the inner fender on bumps and the launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug funnies Posted July 1, 2004 Author Share Posted July 1, 2004 The dogbone if I remember right is 1 3/8" shorter than a stock bird. As far as the spring goes leave it alone. I weigh 215lbs and all the way soft is plenty soft and I never went harder than 4 clicks from tight. I just took a trip to deals gap, 2000mi in 4 days. The bike was good on the highway, the suspension was amazing compared to my last trip on the dragon. The bike is just so damn heavy. I'll have my buddy teach me how to post pics tomarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug funnies Posted July 1, 2004 Author Share Posted July 1, 2004 Here is some pics of the shock installed. As you can see the fluid reservoir sit just above the coolant overflow. This mod costs very little and does so much. http://www.szentpaly.com/600rr/pictures%20012.jpg http://www.szentpaly.com/600rr/pictures%20013.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 OK, I guess I was wrong :oops: So the shock is shorter than the stock xx shock? I can deal with that :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Where are the adjustments?:?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug funnies Posted July 2, 2004 Author Share Posted July 2, 2004 The upper adjustment could be easier but with a 90 degree flat head it is accessable. The lower adjustments are a peice of cake. Wish I still had the bike to show more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1dR3d Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 sorry to bump up an old thread buuuut.... I've seen some 954 and 929 shocks but no 900 rr of the correct year. I'd like to get the dog bone for the 954 shock. Can somebody direct me to a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'oiseau bleu Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I want to try this option too but where do i get that dog bone :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie_xx Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Uhhh, YELLOW spring - Todd would love that ! Did anyone nottice the yellow phone and the yellow suicide shifter ? That was great Bill ! :cool: Back on subject..... :wink: here is the shock.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...2489520669&rd=1 Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Does anyone know where to get the dog bone? BUMP I have a 954 shock. Thanks to Peter :cool: :cool: Peter you da MAN! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 This is the one I have. The picture doesn't do it justice. http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog....&showprevnext=1 Might work, as you can go longer or shorter than stock. How much longer or shorter than the stock xx shock is the 954 shock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie_xx Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Cool ! :cool: Let us know the results.... Maybe I'll buy one too... Part Number: 52400-MCJ-831 Description: CUSHION ASSY., RR. Price: $602.59 Part Number: 52400-MCJ-751 Description: CUSHION ASSY., RR. Price: $609.86 Part Number: 52400-MCJ-003 Description: CUSHION ASSY., RR. Price: $735.44 :shock: All three for the 954...not sure what the difference is. http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0384/rea...r_cushion_1.cfm Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Damn, those things are high new. I might try to find a 929 or a 954 shock around here off one of those totaled stunt bikes. The front forks is what takes a beating on those and the rear shocks are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Marc Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 The front forks is what takes a beating on those and the rear shocks are fine. Yeah, I've never seen them slam the rear down after doing a stoppie. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1dR3d Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I messaged Schnitz from the contact us section of thier webpage asking about using one of these with a 954/929 shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Does the 954 shock have enough travel for the xx without bottoming ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'oiseau bleu Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 So what's the update on that dogbone.Did some one tried the mod yet.Keep us in touch. :poke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I just picked up a 954 shock from ebay for 20 +27 shipping, and i think im getting a used 1100 shock to play with. When i get tehn in a couple of weeks, Im hoping I can mix up some parts and come up with something usefull... But most likely i will end up with a lot of useless oily parts ..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Herb, if you find out that you can't use that 954 shock, let me know. I'll take it off your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 20 +27 shipping $27 shipping! WOW. A little over the top don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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