hi guys need some advice - still onwith the refurb bit of a dillema - do i use the standard shock or the hagon see pics. the boot is ripped do know if i can find a replacement. and is it possibly damaged please see the pic or is it supposed to be like that ? any help from the pros appreciated thanks chris
It is not supposed to be like that I'm afraid. Honda list it as a separate part "52611-MF2-003, BOOT, RR" but it won't be easy to locate one. Why not using the HAGON if I may ask? It should give you at least the same performance as the OEM. Now that you have them both on the bench can you measure the HAGON's stroke (same measurement as in picture)? I have the one pictured (not for the vf500) and I was thinking using it if the stroke is ok.
Mine had also the weld split and a couple more splits nearby. The split you have is in a place that it is not bended or stressed so I would go for a "patch" repair something like RTV or similar rubber glue even a few rounds of duct tape would be more than sufficient to do the trick.
