[DaveInWoodland]

So, I am ready to upgrade but there are quite a few options out there. Is the best bet just to go with an Ohlin or what do our members say? Thanks!!

 

[Hedonism]

I went for Ohlins and I'm 100% satisfied. I haven't tried other monos

 

[Cris Holliday]

I Went with SB suspension. They offer better adjustability than Ohlins. Completely satisfied with the ride.

 

[G8R]

I went with Nitron, huge difference compared to stock, very happy with this shock

 

[Graeme]

Maxton. I don't even think about the suspension any more, just ride.

 

[vincelp]

Hi

With such a question, you should get the entire list of aftermarket shocks, as the best one to fit your bike

 

[Deano968]

So, I am ready to upgrade but there are quite a few options out there. Is the best bet just to go with an Ohlin or what do our members say? Thanks!!

Is this helping

 

[Bart2d2]

Ohlins, I'm good!

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[ELVISTO]

If I lived in the USA, I'd give SBKen a call,

 

[NickJ]

I vote that you at least talk to SBKen.

 

[DaveInWoodland]

Hi

With such a question, you should get the entire list of aftermarket shocks, as the best one to fit your bike

That's helpful for a list of whats available but I wanted th hear what others have already done and if they would of gone a different way after the fact.

 

[Graeme]

Hi Dave
I get the impression that generally everyone who replaced the stock rear suspension has been very happy. I can only vouch for Maxton but sounds like all the after market products deliver a vast improvement.

 

[stavely]

I think there's a Brisbane suspension thread on here where some comparisons are made on 3 manufacturers. The conclusion was that Ohlins and Nitron are both very good improvements on standard but both were "harsher" than the M shock which proved the most comfortable. I'm going to buy an EMC offering
EMC France : EMC Shock Absorbers SportShock 2 for
in the spring. I'll give some feedback here but It won't be until well into spring.

 

[toomanybikes]

I played around with the stock shock, to no avail. then bought a Nitron which was way! way! better and with simple adjustments ((which I have for sale)) you cant go wrong I did 100km on it but then while discussing front shock cartridges with SB Ken I bought the SBKen rear shock (and front shocks) and it was way! better again then the Nitron but you do have to play with the settings a lot more to get them spot on and then remember your settings for dirt riding. but it is adjustable on the move too.

I reckon at the end of the day day they are all selling good gear so it depends what you want to get out of your bike. I cant see me selling this bike so why not put some good gear on it!

 

[Shamone]

Overall I'm happy with my Nitron shock, but not the rusty bolt they supply. God knows why it's not plated.


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[vincelp]

Hello

I'm really happy with my Ohlins DU505.
I was sure of my choice as I also had an Ohlins on my Ducati ST2 and it was a good move.

 

[nunya]

what's the issue with the shock in the first place?

 

[fastwoman]

what's the issue with the shock in the first place?

Way too stiff, unless you weigh a lot more than most of us.

 

[Ace23]

Way too stiff, unless you weigh a lot more than most of us.

Your right I have been riding my classic for about 4 days now it's only done 400 miles but I have messed about with the rear shock and it's still harsh I'm 12 stone my mate got on the back yesterday I took him up the road and the rear was super smooth with the springs compressed in more . So I have been trolling the internet last night looking what to spend my money on Ohlins, Nitron and Maxton or something else they all seem to be in the £450 mark just looking on here what to go for

 

[nunya]

Way too stiff, unless you weigh a lot more than most of us.

I'm guessing this makes for a hard ride?