Is this the right shock for a gen1

biker · Jun 17, 2014

Hi was looking at the bike and I think it has a gen2 tuono shock fitted will this be ok or will I need to change it.
Will it work with the right linkages

Mensedz · Jun 17, 2014

Can't say for surer or gen 1 but that's what I have on my gen 2

Keith B · Jun 18, 2014

biker said:
Hi was looking at the bike and I think it has a gen2 tuono shock fitted will this be ok or will I need to change it.
Will it work with the right linkages

Its not off a Gen2.
Looks like the standard Sach shock to me.Pretty sure the Gen2 uses a slightly longer shock than the Gen1.No remote gas can either.

Zuki · Jun 18, 2014

Not off a Tuono possible RSV

Keith B · Jun 18, 2014

Zuki said:
Not off a Tuono possible RSV

Gen1 and RSV Mille use the same shock.
Gen1

Gen2

biker · Jun 18, 2014

This one doesn't have the black adjuster at the top I think it might be gen2 rsv shock

Keith B · Jun 18, 2014

biker said:
This one doesn't have the black adjuster at the top I think it might be gen2 rsv shock

Well if it is from an RSVR it should be fine as long as you have Gen2 link plates.Pretty sure it would be obvious if it aint,...

brooksy · Jun 19, 2014

whatever its off it needs a good fookin clean :lol
the V4 uses a sachs with res :dunno

Keith B · Jun 19, 2014

brooksy said:
the V4 uses a sachs with res :dunno

Yes it does,....but it is different again.

Keith B · Jun 19, 2014

biker said:
This one doesn't have the black adjuster at the top I think it might be gen2 rsv shock

Some of the later bikes used the screw adjuster,...just to confuse matters.The only way to tell for sure is take the shock out and measure it.
According to the manuals;
Gen1-323mm
Gen2-313mm
That is measured centre to centre of the fixing eyes.

biker · Jun 19, 2014

Thanks I will measure it and have a look at the dogbone bearings aswell.
The whole bike needs a good clean just got it two weeks ago and haven't even really ridden it yet. It needs some tlc but it will be fine in the end.

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