Yes, that is correct that there's some degree of danger involved with changing
the spring. However, it takes special equipment to even attempt it, so your
average Joe is going to be ok.

Keep in mind that the shock requires more than just a new spring to fit the
VF500F. If you check out my site you'll notice that the shock must be modified
to accept the new CNC machined lower clevis. As mentioned the F2 shocks are the
easiest to install because there is no reservoir to mount. However, they are
the lowest performing of the ones listed on my site. Probably the best choice
(in my opinion) is the F4 shocks. They cheap and easy to find, and the
performance is good.

Jamie Daugherty
jamie@...


--- In VF500F@yahoogroups.com, <mtrem@...> wrote:
>
> I have the same problem... in looking at the info on Jamies site am I
> correct when I say that, with the exception of buying a used direct
> replacement (ebay or whatever, you save money but you take your chances
> getting a $50 turd) the 91-93 CBR600F2 shock seems to be the easiest and
> least expensive option? it doesn't require mounting the resevoir but it does
> require the spring mod? (spring mods are the type of thing that could result
> in severe personal injury, something I generally like to avoid so if that's
> the case I'd take my chances on a used one)... thanks, this forum is
> great...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: VF500F@yahoogroups.com [mailto:VF500F@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> handleyje
> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:33 AM
> To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [VF500F] Re: rear shock
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In VF500F@yahoogroups.com, "Geoffrey T. Barry" <beavis0820@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The rear shock is blown on my 1986, anybody got any ideas what is best
> to replace it with? Thanks in advance!
> >
>
> I went with an F4i conversion via Jamie Daugherty. There are a few photos
> of the install in my photo folder -
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VF500F/photos/album/521697755/pic/list - and
> more info here on Jamie's site -
> http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/Modifiedshock.html
>
> Hope this is of help!
>
> Jon H
>