Choosing an aftermarket shock

[dern]

I've rebuilding a 1993 zxr 750 that I'll use for sunny day road riding and some track days. It will never carry a pillion and I'm about 95Kg. The shock that's on it looks knackered so I'm looking for a replacement.

I'm currently looking at Nitrons. Their NTR R1 combines rebound and compression and seem aimed at the road. Their R2 looks better but it's £720 which feels like a lot. Can anyone recommend anything different (and ideally cheaper) before I order the R2?

Thanks.

[weeksy]

Nitron R2 is the budget shock of choice. I used to go Wilbers but they get hit with import duty now.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I've got a YSS on my FZ750, it was £300ish, it's better than the standard shock on my GSXS, but it's not as good as the R6 shock I had on my FZR400, so I doubt if it's as good as a £700 Nitron, but it is a good shock for £300.

[KungFooBob]

I've been looking too.

The prices on the Nitron website look ok, until you spot they don't include VAT.

I'm pondering having the standard rear rebuilt with a more sensible spring. Ohlins have discontinued shocks for my GSXR, but some bloke in Italy seems to have a few NOS ones, but they're still £600.

Dunno about the ZXR, but for stuff like my 1100 people are fitting stock First Gen S1000RR shocks because they're cheap on ebay and although OEM, still better than the OEM that was fitted in the 90's. It may be that a modern ZX10 (or similar) shock will fit, check the forums and FB groups.

[weeksy]

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our vendor here does discount on YSS shocks.... give him a call and tell him we sent you

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I've been looking too.

The prices on the Nitron website look ok, until you spot they don't include VAT.

I'm pondering having the standard rear rebuilt with a more sensible spring. Ohlins have discontinued shocks for my GSXR, but some bloke in Italy seems to have a few NOS ones, but they're still £600.

Dunno about the ZXR, but for stuff like my 1100 people are fitting stock First Gen S1000RR shocks because they're cheap on ebay and although OEM, still better than the OEM that was fitted in the 90's. It may be that a modern ZX10 (or similar) shock will fit, check the forums and FB groups.

The original GSXR1100N shock is a good shock, only problem with them is they have enough adjustment to fuck the handling up.

[Rockburner]

I got a set of Nitrons for the Rockster (100% road use, 90% two-up (although she's so small she's under their pillion weight range ), occasionally with luggage) - first ride with them seemed good - but I haven't done much more than about 50 miles yet.

[KungFooBob]

No amount of adjustment can make up for it being under sprung for my weight. A rebuild and a new spring seem to be the most cost affective option, but then there's no corrosion at all on my shock, it looks new.

Having seen the pics of Dern's ZXR, the shock probably looks like it's been used as an anchor.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

No amount of adjustment can make up for it being under sprung for my weight. A rebuild and a new spring seem to be the most cost affective option, but then there's no corrosion at all on my shock, it looks new.

Having seen the pics of Dern's ZXR, the shock probably looks like it's been used as an anchor.

It'd be more cost effective for you to eat less and lose weight

[dern]

No amount of adjustment can make up for it being under sprung for my weight. A rebuild and a new spring seem to be the most cost affective option, but then there's no corrosion at all on my shock, it looks new.

Having seen the pics of Dern's ZXR, the shock probably looks like it's been used as an anchor.

That's fair. There's evidence that it's been subjected to a fat knacker too judging by the tyre marks on the under tray.

[KungFooBob]

You are such a bitch!

I'm fabulous as I am.

[Yorick]

If you can get an Ohlins, that's the way to go. Best out there and you'll be able to sell it for nearly as much.

[IanB]

The best shock I have ever had was a Maxton, real quality & British made by people who know British roads. Expensive, but you do get what you pay for.

From memory the ZXR 750 needed a revised shock linkage as well as a decent shock to really sort out the rear suspension. NWS used to make one.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

You are such a bitch!

I'm fabulous as I am.

That's a lot of fabulous

[Pgm]

If you can get an Ohlins, that's the way to go. Best out there and you'll be able to sell it for nearly as much.

Personally I think k-tech, Nitron and a few others are every bit as good as Ohlins nowadays.

[dern]

I spoke to the guy who did the suspension work on my cbr1000rr and he's recommended the nitron too.

[Yorick]

If you can get an Ohlins, that's the way to go. Best out there and you'll be able to sell it for nearly as much.

Personally I think k-tech, Nitron and a few others are every bit as good as Ohlins nowadays.

I had an Ohlins on 4 different GSXR1000s and it was awesome. Sold it after 7 years for £200 less than it cost.

[Bustaspoke]

From memory the ZXR 750 needed a revised shock linkage as well as a decent shock to really sort out the rear suspension. NWS used to make one.

I don't know about the later ZXR's,but I'm sure the first generation ZX750 H1 bikes benefitted from a revised shock linkage.

[dern]

From memory the ZXR 750 needed a revised shock linkage as well as a decent shock to really sort out the rear suspension. NWS used to make one.

I don't know about the later ZXR's,but I'm sure the first generation ZX750 H1 bikes benefitted from a revised shock linkage.

The linkage is different on the later bikes and supposed to be 'better'.

[Skub]

Anything will be better than stock.