Replacement rear shock on speed triple.
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Don't waste your money on getting the original rebuilt, all you're doing is polishing a turd.
Fit the Nitron that fits your budget and get the front serviced/re-valved at the same time, it will make a vast difference to how the bike handles.
Don't look at Ohlins if you're of a nervous disposition, I had to get an up to date price on one for my 1050 Daytona as I have an agreed value insurance policy
Fit the Nitron that fits your budget and get the front serviced/re-valved at the same time, it will make a vast difference to how the bike handles.
Don't look at Ohlins if you're of a nervous disposition, I had to get an up to date price on one for my 1050 Daytona as I have an agreed value insurance policy
Mr2Mike said:
moanthebairns said:
I got a rear on my ninja rebuilt for 85 quid. Why is it so dear?
Why is what so dear? Your rebuilt standard shock, or a brand new performance shock with spring rate and damping set to your requirements?Or 600+ for a new shock.
That's my question. Are we honestly saying we need performance shocks on the road.
moanthebairns said:
It's 85 to rebuild/service the old shock
Or 600+ for a new shock.
That's my question. Are we honestly saying we need performance shocks on the road.
You clearly don't NEED them, but plenty original equipment shocks aren't particularly great even when new (particularly older bikes) and quite a few aren't even rebuildable.Or 600+ for a new shock.
That's my question. Are we honestly saying we need performance shocks on the road.
Fitting a Nitron shock to my Fireblade is the single best mod I have ever made to any bike. It was not cheap, but the improvement over the very tidy, low mileage original was night and day.
moanthebairns said:
It's 85 to rebuild/service the old shock
Or 600+ for a new shock.
That's my question. Are we honestly saying we need performance shocks on the road.
The entry level Nitron which is excellent for road use (and also for track I'd imagine) is under £400 and comes sprung for your weight and setup for your bike.Or 600+ for a new shock.
That's my question. Are we honestly saying we need performance shocks on the road.
Pothole said:
I think you'll have to concede, MTB, that not everyone is as frugally-minded as you.
(did I hit that right; I was aiming for discretion and tact, with perhaps just a hint of sarcasm?)
Look I get your point, I fitted an ohlins for the track and its night and day comfort wise. (did I hit that right; I was aiming for discretion and tact, with perhaps just a hint of sarcasm?)
But just the op said it wasn't much more than getting it rebuilt. Its easily £300 more. SO I'm confused, maybe he looses that kinda money running for a bus or he has been miss quoted.
I never bothered doing my standard shock for the track as I was advised it wasn't worth it in the slightest. If the op wants a really good shock go for it.
I'm just trying to point out he can refresh his old one for not much money.
Nicky86 said:
The rear shock on my 2008 speed triple is nearing the of its life so needs a rebuild. Looking at the price to get it rebuilt, I could get an Hagon or Nitron for not much more money. Not having experience of suspension which should I get for a purely Road bike?
The only thing I'd say is that whilst the Hagon shocks are well made for the money, they aren't really performance shocks. Certainly a great improvement over a very tired original shock, but if you want something better than the original was when new, go for the Nitron (or Ohlins, Maxton etc..etc..).Mr2Mike said:
The only thing I'd say is that whilst the Hagon shocks are well made for the money, they aren't really performance shocks. Certainly a great improvement over a very tired original shock, but if you want something better than the original was when new, go for the Nitron (or Ohlins, Maxton etc..etc..).
And the point of doing this over a rebuild on a 2008 Speed Triple on the road is.........moanthebairns said:
Pothole said:
I think you'll have to concede, MTB, that not everyone is as frugally-minded as you.
(did I hit that right; I was aiming for discretion and tact, with perhaps just a hint of sarcasm?)
Look I get your point, I fitted an ohlins for the track and its night and day comfort wise. (did I hit that right; I was aiming for discretion and tact, with perhaps just a hint of sarcasm?)
But just the op said it wasn't much more than getting it rebuilt. Its easily £300 more. SO I'm confused, maybe he looses that kinda money running for a bus or he has been miss quoted.
I never bothered doing my standard shock for the track as I was advised it wasn't worth it in the slightest. If the op wants a really good shock go for it.
I'm just trying to point out he can refresh his old one for not much money.
Tango13 said:
Don't waste your money on getting the original rebuilt, all you're doing is polishing a turd.
Fit the Nitron that fits your budget and get the front serviced/re-valved at the same time, it will make a vast difference to how the bike handles.
Don't look at Ohlins if you're of a nervous disposition, I had to get an up to date price on one for my 1050 Daytona as I have an agreed value insurance policy
I got an Ohlins for my Varadero for £300 from here:- http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/shock-abs...Fit the Nitron that fits your budget and get the front serviced/re-valved at the same time, it will make a vast difference to how the bike handles.
Don't look at Ohlins if you're of a nervous disposition, I had to get an up to date price on one for my 1050 Daytona as I have an agreed value insurance policy
Reason for the high cost is the state of the shock. The chrome rod in the centre is pitted so that needs to be renewed the adjusters are siezed solid and all the parts could do with a powder coating. Due to the pervious owners love of a power wash it seems by the state of the linkage. Also the standard shock isn't meant to be so great. Also over the winter I hope to get around to supercharging it with TTS kit, so maybe worthwhile upgrade with that in mind.
Nicky86 said:
Reason for the high cost is the state of the shock. The chrome rod in the centre is pitted so that needs to be renewed the adjusters are siezed solid and all the parts could do with a powder coating. Due to the pervious owners love of a power wash it seems by the state of the linkage. Also the standard shock isn't meant to be so great. Also over the winter I hope to get around to supercharging it with TTS kit, so maybe worthwhile upgrade with that in mind.
New shock it Is then. The earlier triumphs suffer poorly from corrosion on parts. Mimes was the same when I got it off and looked at it. My steering damper is now utterly f
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