93 f2 rear shock and tire

*mavrick* · 03-21-2007, 10:34 PM

i read that you can put a f4i rear shock on my bike but, what i cant find out is do you need the linkage too. and can you fit a 170 rear tire on a stock rim. thank you.

*slorider18* · 03-21-2007, 11:37 PM

if your stock tire size is 160 on the rear you should be able to fit the 170. a shop i no longer go to put a 170 on my rear after i asked for a 160 and refused to change it. i ran it till i needed a new tire. i didn't have any problems with it. no idea on the shock though.

LITEITUP · 03-23-2007, 3:23 PM

My guess is you can use the existing linkage. The shocks look similar, just the F4i shock is longer. But keep in mind it will raise the rear like 2-3 inches.

f2custom · 04-22-2007, 1:29 PM

i have an 02 929 shock on my f2 and a 1000rr front end

Triax · 04-23-2007, 12:12 PM

thats great f2custom, but doesn't answer anything. Yes you can use the stock linkage but lite is correct it will raise the rear of your bike. The 170 will fit but you may need to take the hugger off or it will rub. Your turn in will also be slower due to the profile of the wider tire on a rim its not meant for.

f2custom · 04-23-2007, 10:25 PM

hugger can stay no interference , when i got my f2 it had a 170 on it , like it has been said before turn in will suck .

*mavrick* · 05-08-2007, 10:59 PM

thanks guys

tg540edge · 05-25-2007, 11:36 PM

if the shock raises your rear ride height, turn in should be quicker. I think?