Having traveled the web over trying to find information on RFY shocks I have encountered several models of the damper unit. They appear to come in a wide variety, though I have yet to encounter many of those in the … Read More
I get emails consistently regarding RFY shocks. A lot of them are in regards to a rough, harsh, or bouncy ride. I believe that most of these concerns stem from the misunderstanding of spring rate and how it applies to … Read More
It’s been several months since the start of my RD350 build and I’ve come a long way. Just to prove it, here is a photo gallery that starts at the beginning of my build and works its way up to … Read More
RFY shocks come with an unknown amount of preload. This affects ride quality in several ways. Firstly, preload can generate a force threshold that prohibits initial suspension movement. This can result in a harsh or uncomfortable ride. Secondly, this factory … Read More
I think back to what the bike was like in September when I picked it up, it was a complete basket case. I can’t believe that this project has come this far. Right now, it’s just a bunch of parts … Read More
After my recent post reviewing the construction of RFY shocks I have received a fair amount of interest. Specifically, what is the final performance of the RFY package, and what should be done to make sure their budget shocks perform … Read More
There has been a great deal of interest in RFY Shocks, not just here, but also on other websites and forums. Rightfully so, the shocks are available on eBay from around $80 to $100 and they come in a myriad … Read More
Recently, the weather here in Pittsburgh has become rather winter like. Not surprisingly, this cold has left me without much desire to toil in my unheated garage. It’s not that I don’t want to work on the bike, it’s thats … Read More