[nipper1961]

I found a cure for the hard suspension on sunday......ride it like you stole it

 

[Hui]

I found a cure for the hard suspension on sunday......ride it like you stole it

You could have a bit of truth there, the suspension will sag and break-in like any other moving part. I lowered a brand new Bandit for someone, after three years it had softened enough that I had to raise it again. All be it not back to standard but in-between.
The seat will soften quite a bit too.

Something else worth noting, my Scrambler came with the rear tyre pressure set at the two-up 42psi. I run my tyres set at 36+36. (2.5+2.5 bar). Sometimes 32psi rear works best for me.

 

[ELVISTO]

Ok guys and gals Rear shocker arrived earlier, beautifully made etc, looks too nice to put on the bike,

Came on time, well packed and with an adjuster (the black item) and full instructions on how to fit to the Scrambler and instruction book should you need to alter anything,

Just need to fit it tomorrow, then give it a workout

 

[littleowl]

You have to bear in mind that manufacturer's also have to build a bike which may carry 2x 120+ kgs people so if 1 person who weighs 70 kgs is the only person who rides the bike it stands to reason they will find the suspension a tad firm!

Hmmm I weigh 59kgs so don't think I'm going to make much of an impression on breaking in the suspension - I've got it on the lowest setting! Perhaps I need to start taking lots of luggage around with me, house bricks etc

 

[ELVISTO]

When I have this fitted you can have a test ride on mine, just need to swap your seat over,

It may give you some idea, But they'd make one set up for your weight

 

[Andrés Posada]

Ok guys and gals Rear shocker arrived earlier, beautifully made etc, looks too nice to put on the bike,

Came on time, well packed and with an adjuster (the black item) and full instructions on how to fit to the Scrambler and instruction book should you need to alter anything,

Just need to fit it tomorrow, then give it a workout

It looks beautifull!!! We are all waiting for your thorough report.

 

[littleowl]

When I have this fitted you can have a test ride on mine, just need to swap your seat over,

It may give you some idea, But they'd make one set up for your weight

Ooo ta Graham, we'll have a steak pie too

 

[TC3]

Look forward to hearing how you like the new shock Graham

 

[Smifff]

and full instructions on how to fit to the Scrambler

Instructions?!!!

Doesn't sound like a scrambler part to me....................

It does look good, I'm looking forward to your ride report,

 

[ELVISTO]

Well ! I'd better press on and get it fitted then

 

[flyer1975]

Has anyone had luck adjusting the stock rear shock? The spanner provided with the bike does not work for me. Every time I begin putting pressure on it to turn the ring nut the spanner slips. Do I need to get a better after market spanner?

 

[fastwoman]

You might try taking the tension out of it by lifting the bike slightly with a jack under the frame. (But avoid lifting via the oil filter!)

 

[DaveInWoodland]

I have the solution since I made the same mistake at first. There is a collar in the tool kit that fits over the end of the spanner to give you the needed leverage, it's still tight but its night and day trying to do the adjustment without it on the end of the spanner handle. It looks like a steel collar that fits over the end and gives you the needed extra force.

 

[TC3]

Yep use the collar and apply some force and it will move in one sudden jolt

 

[Agusta]

With that tool it is easy to turn


Herzlich grüsst
Agusta

 

[tonyjuliano]

I REALLY like what Nitron has done with that shock.

The price is great - here in the States, and it's really all the Scrambler needs, IMO - a full-on race unit would be a waste.

Just heard we can get a gray spring on this (no offence to those who fancy the strange blue), so I think I'm gonna pull the trigger very soon.

 

[DaveInWoodland]

Would love to hear the final outcome of the installation since the older I get the less I like wrenching on my bikes due to severe carpal tunnel and other "getting old" conditions

 

[Joe Bar]

The price is great - here in the States, and it's really all the Scrambler needs, IMO - a full-on race unit would be a waste.

I think your right, it's a budget priced bike with moderate performance and so fitting expensive, high end suspension is overkill really. The bike needs better susension for sure, but it needn't be expensive - simply proportionate to the price and performance of the bike.

 

[ladyeclectic]

So, when are we going to hear some more reviews of how these shocks ride? Lol, waiting impatiently here...

 

[motomom]

I am thinking of getting the JRi from SBKen I have used them and I am not familiar with Nitron as far as had any on my bikes so I want to know how they are compared to stock and higher end suspension