Hi guys,
Will a MC21 SE shock (no reservoir) fit into a MC16? Just found one for sale on an auction.
Also are those shocks rebuild-able?
Cheers
Blair

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Last edited by DifferentStrokes on Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:29 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi there ,

I doubt that the rear shock is from a se , if i am correct all the se models have adjustable rear shocks with a resevoir . It may be from a R model.
Cheers

Neal

It's gotta be better that the 22yr old shock that's in it.
Cheers

I just put a CBR600RR rear shock into project wet dog(MC18) . Wasn't too much hassle either.

Do you have a photo of the shock installed ?

Neal

Had to modify the subframe slightly to except the resevoir pot but the fireblade shock has a rearward mounted pot. I understand that there can be an issue with undertray clearance if you run the standard undertray.





You can see more on the members builds section under Project wet Dog

Just to add the CBR shock top and bottom mount width were near indentical , just had to sleeve the top frame mount holes from 12mm to 10mm if i remember right. Shock is 5mm longer than standard but i am running a MC21 17inch rear so all goes back to about standard MC18 geometery.

Nice one , i will keep this in mind for my future project , ohlins rear are not too easy to find where i stay .
Neal

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Last edited by DifferentStrokes on Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:30 pm; edited 1 time in total

you called yes ive got a honda rs 125 shock for my 21sp,you will need years 1998 onwards.the shock dosnt need revalving but needs to be resprung because of the weight diference in the bikes,maxton did mine and set it up to my weight for £70.i got the shock from breadline racing who i used to get my rs parts from,cost £90 and is brand new the only thing is you will have to run a tyga subframe and seat or an rsw like mine hope thats useful mate
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Man that's one sweet MC21.
So will the longer shock affect my geometry? Or will I just lower the ride height with the pre-load?

you can adjust the ride height to suit mate,and why not become a member so you could see the full story and spec of my sp and other members projects and nearly forgot both shock fittings need new spacers to made up with bigger holes as the nsr bolts are thicker
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[ohlins rear are not too easy to find where i stay]
Look on your 21, there's one there, I've seen it!!!

Hi Si , do you sell those rear seat units ?

Neal

i wish i would be rich i had i specialy made carbon by speedfiber in spain through iane racing here in england
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