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Hi all, Getting forks sorted out in winter, just wondering what rear shock you lot would recommend :?: :?: :?:
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I will say I like mine...... though you should state what budget you are working with as there are a few other options. :thumbup:
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Ohlins are nice but very expensive. You could go the Hyperpro route I believe you can get the whole lot for around £200. You will need to get the rear shock rebuilt to have the progressive spring fitted.

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If shipping is not a killer on the deal,, and F4i shock re-valved, sprung for your weight and a new clevis installed by Daugherty Motorsports
http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/vtr ... 1000f.html in the US is an option.
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i keep meaning to get mine sorted at some time also. this lot are only 50 odd miles down the road from you. you get the impression he knows what he,s on about

http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html

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lumpyv wrote:i keep meaning to get mine sorted at some time also. this lot are only 50 odd miles down the road from you. you get the impression he knows what he,s on about

http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html

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agentpineapple wrote:
lumpyv wrote:i keep meaning to get mine sorted at some time also. this lot are only 50 odd miles down the road from you. you get the impression he knows what he,s on about

http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html

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It looks like a good option from their web site :thumbup:
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This reminds me I need to fit my WP shock, and get the wheels powdercoated because the rear wheel is off
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Any decent aftermarket shock will be an improvement, budget version is Hagon, also nitron do a basic shock. the fully adjustable shocks if set up for you will all be very good, just take your pick, WP, Ohlins, Penske, Wilbers, Nitron etc etc.
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Am looking at Maxton shock and fork revalve, in winter also
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Save your money on the re-valve and taper the rebound rod and put a 1mm relief hole between the two valves in the cartridge body. http://www.ablett.jp/bikes/vtr/vtr_sus.htm

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After many months of trawling ebay I ended up with a Fox twin clicker.
It's a great shock with lots of adjustments
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Thanks all, just been on MCT.s website will be giving them a ring in week. was looking at around £500-600 max on shock
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domdom wrote:Thanks all, just been on MCT.s website will be giving them a ring in week. was looking at around £500-600 max on shock
well let us know what you go for , i would be interested in using them if i can afford it. :thumbup:
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