Yamaha R6 Shock Upgrade & Swap 2008-16

Used R6 shocks are cheap, and inexpensive to refurbish and upgrade (GP Suspension did this one). Dave races them over expensive aftermarket shocks. But the install on the 2008-16 R6 is more complex than other bikes.

[leoortega]

this man is a legend.... you can see how good he is and how patience he is ..which a mechanic should always have....
the instructions and process he did given me full confidence to change my shock on my own...
salute!!!!
thanks!!!

[turboN]

Thank you for posting this and sharing your knowledge. Applied most of it to a 2003 and changed out damaged unit in a short amount of time even as a complete novice at working on bikes.


I was able to use a basic trolley jack on the exhaust under the belly with the slightest bit of pressure lifted the back wheel a few mm off the ground. Jack placed opposite side to the stand and to the rear of the bike a little. Bike was very stable using this lift method and during this part change.

[giff]

Brilliant as always! I sure wish it wasn't 22 degrees here in Ohio today.

[DevInvest]

Dave, could you consider a video on the best assortment of spanners, Twrenches, wratchets / MM sizes for a very good home Motorsports maintenance kit?

And thank you for all your videos..
I'm going through a pretty significant physical rehabilitation and your videos are not only well produced and informative, but for me, very relaxing and give me HOPE, to get to back to bikes soon!

[brianhaygood]

Good information. Please turn the nut, not the bolt whenever you loosen or tighten a fastener. It will take less torque and give much more consistent tightening torque.

[richards.]

Great video and exactly what I needed to remove the rear shock on my 2017 R6. I’m having the spring replaced to more closely match my weight on the bike. I’ll buy a used pair of forks from eBay and have those modified for replacement this fall. Thanks Dave👍👍👍

[BansheeRaptor]

Great video, awesome info. I use your videos ALOT!!! Keep them Dave is great. I like the "free labor" comment, good job camera man.!!

[LigerZero]

the swapping procedures are truly pain in the ass

[yosaladbowl]

Dave Moss im thinking on doing this to my 2014 yamaha R6, it has 19k miles. stock shock. once i buy the new shock and install, in that same hour can i hop on and ride ? thank you subcribed 👌

[jaybird]

Dave- can you discuss how OE shocks are made, especially the ones that are sealed at the factory and are "non-rebuildable"...and is there a way to rebuild them? I'm asking because my racing class requires OE suspension but then says that internal changes are allowed. Is the joke on me?

[thefuture]

How did you support the frame of bike from dropping down onto swingarm once you removed the rear shock?

[Denis-boms]

Hey
Where can I buy that cap with the valve for my 2006 R6 shock? Thanks

[mgn]

Hi Dave, will you be at pro italia this weekend saturday? Thanks!

[theballylad]

Hi Dave. Is there any way to watch the pay to view videos on your page?

[thebagdersarse]

Hi Dave,
I have a 2013 ZX10R with GP 25mm carts and .95 springs and I'm just wondering if you would happen to know what the working range on the clickers would be for these? I didn't receive any info etc when I had these installed at another shop.
I'm also interested in getting an installation/ service manual, as Ive never seen how the Comp valve holder would be removed on this kit for the BPF.

Thanks
D

[kakejelly]

Dave where can I get the stands you use to support the bike by the rear sets?

[issastock.]

Hi Dave, how do I go about on getting my R6 shock modified from GP suspension?

[julienrider]

hello
what do you know if a rear shock R6 2017 is compatible on a R6 2006 ?
because i want swap my shock R6 2006 and install shock R6 2017

thanks

[henrikkoko]

Does the 2009 r6 have the same rear shock as 2016? are they interchangeable ?

[fernandoguerrero]

excuse me how many psi of nitrogen do i have to put?