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Title: Fastace gas shock BFA01AR
Post by: Dr Bob on March 02, 2018, 04:39:13 PM
Searched the forum for information to no avail.

Is this a possible replacement for the 2014 S (260mm) ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fastace-BFA01AR-rear-shock-absorber-gas-260mm-or-280mm-dirt-bike-BS35AR/301217654777?epid=722745459&hash=item4621f8a7f9:g:hXsAAOxyYYlRxP-G

Cheers,

Rob
Title: Re: Fastace gas shock BFA01AR
Post by: NEW2elec on March 02, 2018, 08:43:23 PM
Hi Doc since your new I don't know if you know about the Unofficial Zero Manual.  So here's a link.
As for the shock I don't know, sorry I know it's real tight under there.


https://zeromanual.com/index.php/Main_Page

Title: Re: Fastace gas shock BFA01AR
Post by: BrianTRice@gmail.com on March 05, 2018, 12:38:21 PM
Here's a more specific link to the unofficial manual's table on the rear shock models used:

https://zeromanual.com/index.php/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Rear_Shock

Some substitutions are listed, and 260mm seems reasonable, but I am no expert on shocks.
Title: Re: Fastace gas shock BFA01AR
Post by: MorbidBBQ on March 07, 2018, 08:52:33 PM
Hm, I haven't seen that one.  Would be interested to know if it works well for you.

Looks better than the Wotefusi & TDPRO.

This looks like it would fit, but the load rating is too low.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7NLRUU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AHEF5QETZEAAU

This also looks like its got an undersized coil.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHW1Z8A/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3AUR5OIVAB0EH

This is a 10mm short, but looks like it would fit.  The Load capacity: 600 lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I0I5VL6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AHEF5QETZEAAU
Title: Re: Fastace gas shock BFA01AR
Post by: MorbidBBQ on March 07, 2018, 09:04:33 PM
The fastace BFA01AR you linked to has a 1200lb spring.  That'll stiffen up the ride quite a bit from stock (if my understanding of the ratings is correct).  If you ride with loaded saddle bags and a passenger it might be something you want.   I went from a variable spring 550 ~ 805 lbs/in to a 980lb spring.  Not sure how much of a difference a 1200lb would be.