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you will be happy with converting to the F2 shock if you are 180lbs+. Relocate the top pivot to keep the stock height. The F2 does have a stiffer spring rate but if you set it at the softest you will still have the ideal sag. You will find that it will be much better composed. If you do this...

Look at www.vtr250.org All these guys do it the VT & VTR. I just picked mine up couple months ago looks identical. Good luck on getting it running. If you want to sell the manual let me know.

The rear suspension has 100mm travel. If it is close you may be able to get away with bending up the frame loop. A longer shock will cause its own issues. Handling will be affected as you will effectively decrease the rake in the front end. Finding a longer shock with the appropriate spring rate...

Following along here an looking forward to how it turns out. Check your travel on the rear, the modified loop looks like it may interfere.

It is a tight fit. After installing the engine in my CBX way too many times. I find it much easier and with less likelyhood of paint damage to put the frame onto the engine when you have a bare frame. Lay the right engine on it's side and place the frame over the engine.