Choosing an aftermarket shock

[mangocrazy]

Depends on the depth of your pockets. I put a YSS on the LC and have been very pleasantly surprised by how good it is. It was a bit harsh for the first 100 miles or so, but has bedded in nicely and works well. It has rebound, preload and length adjustment, so excellent spec for the price.

[KungFooBob]

I was once told that YSS was formed by ex-ohlins employees, not sure if I believe it as it's a Thai company IIRC. Unless shock designers like lady boys.

[The Spin Doctor]

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.

On Cheesey's recommendation I went for a YSS on the XJ6... fine for road use and far better two up.

[Mr. Dazzle]

I was once told that YSS was formed by ex-ohlins employees, not sure if I believe it as it's a Thai company IIRC. Unless shock designers like lady boys.

I always think they're the guys who make zips, but that's YKK i think.

YYZ is one for the Rush fans.

[weeksy]

https://www.blackandwhitebikes.co.uk/


I'd certainly ring Paul and get a price if it were me... even if you don't buy one.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Anders Anderson who used to work for Ohlins now works for YSS, but I don't think it makes a YSS as good as an Ohlins.

If I wanted a shock for £300 I'd buy a YSS, if money was no object Nitron R3, anything in between is a bit "why bother"

[A_morti]

the R6 shock I had on my FZR400

Unless you specifically want to spend out on aftermarket, is there any other OEM shock that works, in the same way as LFG has done?

[Taff]

I've got the nitron base model on my Tiger 800, done 30odd k miles on it and it's as good as it was when new, unlike the OEM that lost damping by about 25k.
The damping adjuster does make a difference that can be felt and I'd certainly but another nitron

Iirc my old zxr750 had a maxton shock fitted and that felt really good to me. I liked that bike

[DefTrap]

I bought a YSS a few years back - very happy with it, decent quality.
That said, the Hagon on my other bike is knocking 20 years now and is still almost perfect (not that I ever rode the bike in poor weather if I could avoid it).

[BBB]

My zx6r came with a Mupo on the rear, preload and rebound only but looks good and feels smooth. Admittedly I've ridden a couple of hundred miles at most. Person I bought it off has mupos on their race bikes. But it's another one to consider