Honda CBF1000 Hagon Shock Upgrade

[@chrisgleeson662]

If you haven’t already, use a bit of thread lock on the hugger bolts. A word to the wise, they can come loose and ruin your tire!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hilariously the bolts that are on the inside that could come loose to the wheel have long since migrated somewhere....I replaced them and thread locked them but great advice for anyone else watching this! :)

[@ChopperFett]

Shock upgrades are where its at man. They mad a world of difference on my Dyna. Good job on the video, entertaining as always and I don’t even own a sport bike. Cheers brother.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yep, couldn't agree more. Already upgraded the shocks on my magna and did a video review on them :) Hagon shocks are great! Sadly with the UK leaving the EU buying anything from Hagon is going to be so expensive for me now. And Ireland doesn't really have any shock manufacturers

[@aleksanderasenov7491]

It's starting to get serious in the garage. Soon enough it's gonna be a fully pack with tools and stuff and ready to welcome new bikes.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Absolutely chocked full of bikes and tools....the only issue to finance them all :)

[@Francismoore-qq7pb]

Great modification probably needed to be done. Ah we all have bad days every now and then. Cant wait for the Suzuki 😁

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Def needed to be done!! :) I just need to not have them on camera :P SOoooooooooooon :)

[@See_you_next_timee]

Good job. We've all been their when we loose the rag ha

[@TheGorillaBiker]

At least I didn't break anything :P

[@See_you_next_timee]

@@TheGorillaBiker always can't say that for myself...ha

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Me neither :P

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

It’s always fun getting to the shocks 😳

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I have to say it made me appreciate nice exposed twin shocks even more than I already did 😂😂

[@Lochwood92]

Hey mate grabbed your channel through The Ponkster. I'm also about to replace a rear shock on my VFR750 with a Hagon. Sure it will be a similar process but ill film it for the channel anyhows. Nice Channel with loads of content. 👍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Welcome! :) You won't regret it! It made a world of difference to the CBF :) Definitely do, it might help someone :) Thanks man!

[@dderbyshire9735]

Glad you had a go before me,l have had the same idea to change the shock,l tend to ride on the quick side and the bike tends to get out of shape when you are pushing on One thing l might of missed how much does the replacement shock cost. Nice to see someone doing cbf videos Keep them coming 👍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah the original shock just isn't great at all! I found it the same pushing on in corners and such just not very solid. I may have forgotten to say it! I just checked my receipt, 540 pounds including delivery for the one with the remote adjuster. So about 570 odd euro I think I paid all together. I will do :)

[@dderbyshire9735]

@@TheGorillaBiker thank you for getting back to me ,that bit expensive Look forward to seeing you on a test ride Cheers Dave

[@TheGorillaBiker]

No problem :) The non remote adjust one is a good bit cheaper, I just knew I'd be keeping this bike so I didn't mind the investment :) should have it out soon! :)

[@bradleyjones6269]

Hey new to the cbf1000. How do you change the height adjustment. I know theres 3 setting. Thanks. Love in the vids

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You have to remove the seat and then adjust the frame.under the seat. Be warned at the highest setting there's a noticeable gap between the tank and seat

[@64faffi]

Why not drop the swingarm and pivot and clean, check (replace if needed) and lube the bearings and change the seals when you changed the shock?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Because I needed to ride the bike about 15 minutes later. And I didn't want to I suppose.

[@hachewie]

Oh man it looks like so much work. I really need to do my shock. I'm just going to pay someone to do it. As far as your "temper tantrum" goes.... Oh man you are so in control. I literally yelled at a co-worker yesterday and lost my shit. You are a prince among thieves. Love your work. So cool you have a work space for your bikes man. When did you record this? A month ago?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I think you could do it :) Part of the complication on this one was the size and weight of the bike! Ah I only showed you the safe for viewing bits :P No on is perfect as I always say, these things happen. Once we realise we've over stepped or acted up and apologise I'd personally always just move on :) Haha I with I was a prince thief then I could buy that delicious 1100 Rebel :P Thanks man, and yes I am so so so happy with the shed!! :) Ahhhhh...maybe like 7 weeks :D I was putting off editing it due to my outbursts :P

[@oguzhantopuzlu9174]

hello brother! I live in Turkey. I have a cbf 1000. How much does the new suspension cost and how can I get it?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Very nice :) This variant with the remote adjuster was about 500 euro I think, but the standard one is cheaper, you can buy them at Hagon www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/ , just email or call them before you order to get it set correctly for your weight.

[@oguzhantopuzlu9174]

@@TheGorillaBiker thanks bremın 😇👌

[@paulosargacao959]

Boas amigo. Antes de meteres o novo amortecedor. Qual era o comportamento da tua CBF em curvas rápidas? Tenho também uma Honda CBF 1000 e em curvas rápidas oscila muito tornando se perigosa. Cumprimentos Paulo sargaço de Portugal.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Antes de colocá-lo, ele estava bastante instável e quicando nos cantos na parte de trás, o choque original é muito ruim. Desculpe pelo google tradutor

[@paulosargacao959]

@@TheGorillaBiker thanks .....

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You're welcome.

[@HippoDrones]

Ace vid, and tantrum :D I think it is good to show the frustrating bits as it is things that a home mechanic will experience too! :-) Hahaha, the fuel pump on the Gixer looks better than Monkey-Butts :D

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha thanks :P That's a fair point! People Def should know they might get annoyed if they go at this stuff :P Haha his one is not great 😂😂 But that was after I'd already cleaned it quite a bit 😂

[@HippoDrones]

@@TheGorillaBiker :D ahh, yeah his was fresh out the sludge! :D

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Indeed needing a quick wash off :P

[@davidryan1345]

Hi bought the exact same Honda and want to install a gear indicator do you were the diagnostic connector is

[@TheGorillaBiker]

No I don't sorry! Haven't went the gear indicator route myself yet!

[@paulosargacao959]

good friend how did you remove the screw from below

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I just undid it and slid it out, you should have space!

[@paulosargacao959]

@@TheGorillaBiker you had to knock to get out

[@TheGorillaBiker]

If by knock you mean push with a rod? Yes I pushed it out with a rod :)

[@mrElpacas]

another great vid :D i think manufacturers do things just to be annoying and make it more awkwards for home mechanics to do work. all your missing now is a little pot belly stove in their lol you have a sofa :p well my car is sorted after the breakdown, well mostly... i have one of the first dusters with the electric power steering... the wires for the electric windows had rubbed against the power steering wires and had eventually shorted out... new window regulator as this had failed too.. shame lockdown happened as it would of happened earlier and the car would of still been inside the 5 year warranty period... but meh, window reg is only a main dealer part, so thats been ordered, the power steering and all the blown fuses has been sorted out anyhow. it got me 4 days off from my course lol

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks :) They definitely do, I think it'd be very easy to have made that a 10 minute job with a bit of design. Haha myself and the father were looking at some form of stove :) Christ! Glad it's sorted but that is bad luck about the warranty. It's always the way though, when I bought my old car it was 3 weeks out of warranty when the catalytic convertor blocked and destroyed some other things too on the way out. Sad times.

[@mrElpacas]

@@TheGorillaBiker great minds think alike :D yeah a stove makes a workshop, especially on a cold day, spent many a day as a kid in workshops with my dad and they all had stoves in. aye sods law that stuff always goes wrong once the warranty is up, still its the first issue ive had with the car, so other than servicing costs and the usual insurance etc its been cheap to run, even the insurance fully comp is cheaper than when i had 3rd party on a skoda octavia...

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Ha, ha, ‘if that’s the case then this bike is being set on fire and I’m just not doing it!’ 😂😂😂😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆 love it!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It made a lucky escape.... 😂😂😂

[@TheBorderRyker]

Good grief. Access to the shock wasn’t exactly handy. That was an involved little job! Loved the video. Time in the garage is always good. Also that sofa looks really comfortable. A great place to have a cup of tea after finishing a job. Ride Safe Brother 🙏🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Not in any way handy 😂😂 Thanks man glad you enjoyed it :) Haha it's actually falling apart on one side which is why I got it :) but it is very comfy :) Happily tea is always only 2 seconds away! You too man :)

[@adv7586]

Hi Gorilla I have a mark 2 CBF1000FA, where did you pic up the shock ? Ride safe, 👍Jon from Dublin👍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I got it direct from Hagon, I'd also recommend contacting MotoMaxSuspension now tho as he has a load of different shock options and will set them to your weight :) Might see you on the road 😁

[@stephencartwright5046]

Did I miss something? No spanners were thrown! You didn't kick the bike! You didn't storm out and go to the pub. Need to work harder on the tantrums lol. These things were never designed to be worked on, just assembled once at the factory in the correct sequence. Another good clear how to.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha I actually did smack the rubber hammer off the desk so hard that the head of it came off once :D But no nothing like that this time :P Very true...built up once and left that way! Thanks Stephen I'm glad they're coming out clearly!

[@randomrides]

These videos are really brilliant for me at this time....do you have any regrets on the parts you used or recommend others, I have a MK2 and don't need sporty stuff just something that works for me 🙂 117kg 🤦

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Glad they're useful! Nope, I'm a bit mad when it comes to researching stuff, use case vs cost etc etc so when I pull the trigger on something I'm 99% sure I'll be happy with it!

[@Jake-pd6ct]

Late comment FTW! I don't even own a CBF and i never will :o Imagine me watching this while I could be watching your new gixxer video. The things I do for you to grow! I think I'll have to watch the gsxr vid tomorrow Uh oh your tax slipped over your plate again!! I bet you thought I wouldn't comment on this video Luna is a cutie Maybe...me and you could...sit on that couch..together :o Man the rear wheel on the magna looks shite Adíos mi amigo.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha I appreciate the support 😂 Nothing wrong with learning all about the workings of das CBF even if you'll never own one :P Tomorrow? 😭😭😭 I know, it's terrible, I really must check that more often. I was hoping you would.... She is. She's an old lady now. Yeah sure if you ever call down with old Granty boi......unless.....if you ever say another bad word about Maggie ever I may not welcome you in to my bike cave. Slán a chara.

[@cathallennon5968]

Ha ha love it so I'm not the only one who freaks out over nothing ha were only human 👍as for the gixer Rome wasn't built in a day my friend bit bye bit and it will be a masterpiece 💪

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Oh god no and that's the bits that made the video 😂😂😂 I very rarely get pissed off doing a job like that but it does happen :P I hope so anyway.....I just hope it doesn't finish off its life like Rome did 😂😂 Nah I'm so close to riding that bike now I can nearly taste it :)

[@keegan4039]

When you think a job will be handy and it's not, lol , love position of tax disc

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha yes indeed. I hoped more than thought it'd be a little easier but sure look, it's still not a huge amount of work to be fair :) Oh did it fall again? How terrible 😂😂