New rear shock and undoing Air Flap mod

I couldn't wait any longer. I'm booked in for frt springs and oil change next week, but looking at my new rear shocker got the better of me.

So I Fit it myself in about an hour, this morning. it was actually easier than doing the bloody tail tidy. I bought a 2010 brand new shocker of a 0miles bike for £80... Wow what a difference, no longer does my sorry arse feel to be hanging on to the rear. I didn't realise the rear shock was that knackered after 23,000 miles. I don't even think about the back now. I know for many with Ohlins, standard new shock is some way away from your stuff, but after sitting on a shock that's done 23,000 miles I came back with a grin on my face

For those interested

17mm socket
14mm spanner
5mm Allan key
Axles stands

Removed the hugger and lower fairing cowl
Loosen the three bolts to bottom and one to top of shocker
Drop onto axle stands from paddock stands
Remove the lower triangular plate and take out the top bolt
Drop shocker out from bottom
Re-assemble
Check frt and rear sag - click 4 on rear shock gave me 35mm of sag (14stone)

Air Flap mod

I wanted to see what happened with it connected again as the previous owner had blanked it off. All I can say is what a surprise, it runs so much smoother on light throttle at low speeds, no more snatchy ness and whilst it was a bit windy today, it didn't sound as noises like the gearbox was going to throw a gear, just a nice turbo like feel and so much smoother, so it's staying on

Just got the frt springs next week and see what it's like

Exhaust, chain and sprockets next month... The Mrs doesn't notice if added monthly

 

Did the same myself, got a new unused 10 shock for £50 then got a new unused 10 exhaust for £50 and sold my old one for £50. Result. bike looks mint.