Which rear shock?
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Which rear shock?
In the interests of actually riding a bike this year I've decided to stick with the Daytona 'till winter. It wants a rear tyre, crash protection returning and I'd like to change the rear shock. I don't want to spend too much on it to limit losses selling it on so are the £350ish shocks any good? Nitron etc. I don't need all the bells and whistles as it's predominantly for road use. Cheers!
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Re: Which rear shock?
Nitron are very good as they make them to your weight specs
http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_item. ... odID=74473" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_item. ... odID=74473" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Which rear shock?
Do Nitron just give you a spring suitable for your weight and everyone gets the same valving for the dampening or are they a full custom build like Maxton ?
I think but don't quote me the base nitron shock is an emulsion shock and therefore IMO would be a downgrade on a 675 unless your OEM shock is shot to pieces.
I think but don't quote me the base nitron shock is an emulsion shock and therefore IMO would be a downgrade on a 675 unless your OEM shock is shot to pieces.
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Re: Which rear shock?
Personally I would but a top brand race shock second hand but in good condition and then sell it for what you bought it for.
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Re: Which rear shock?
Things that being my gears: people who out eBay item numbers rather than the link :p
Maxton or Wilbers would be my recommendation. But isn't the Triumph shock pretty good?
Maxton or Wilbers would be my recommendation. But isn't the Triumph shock pretty good?
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Sorry I can't get the link to work on my phone, hence the eBay number.Kwacky wrote:Things that being my gears: people who out eBay item numbers rather than the link :p
Maxton or Wilbers would be my recommendation. But isn't the Triumph shock pretty good?
Best I could do, trying to help
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Re: Which rear shock?
No problem. You can pick it up when you drop off that new zx6r you've bought me
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Re: Which rear shock?
My rear shock is poor. The front "feels like it's had work done on it" according to Maxton. The Ohlins is for a 2013 so won't fit but I like the Nitron race shock.
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Re: Which rear shock?
Get a bid in Andy, finishes soon and its their top flight pro race shock, which I think retails for circa £800.
Happy bidding
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Re: Which rear shock?
Didn't get it. It went or £423. Didn't want to spend too much on a second hand shock which potentially wants servicing.
Wilbers then..?
Wilbers then..?
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Re: Which rear shock?
Wilbers is good Andy, I had the 643P on my Blade.
Good piece of kit.
http://wilberssuspension.co.uk/643p.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Good piece of kit.
http://wilberssuspension.co.uk/643p.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Which rear shock?
Andy I think this will fit your bike and its at a good price and the guy is open to offers too so could be a bargain.
Plus you could easily sell that for what you bought it for at the end if the year when you part ex so a win win.
EBay item no. 371316576066
Plus you could easily sell that for what you bought it for at the end if the year when you part ex so a win win.
EBay item no. 371316576066
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Re: Which rear shock?
I saw that one cheers Blade. The oem Triumph Ohlins stuff isn't meant to be as good as proper Ohlins stuff. It has a few days to run that one so will keep it in reserve but I'm looking to soften up the rear really and the pre '13 Daytonas were pretty stiff. I want it all and I want it cheap lol.
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Re: Which rear shock?
http://www.675.cc/675/threads/for-sale- ... ock.26635/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm sure you could get him to reduce that price.
I'm sure you could get him to reduce that price.
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Re: Which rear shock?
Haha I recognise that carpet! Think that is on ebay too. World of Triumph is selling those shocks for £550 new so £450 seems pretty steep for a third hand shock! I'm going to let the clock run down on the adverts and then go for a cheeky offer in the theory they won't want to relist them.