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akima · September 2nd, 2015, 07:41 AM

I've been putting off the purchase of a shock as it's expensive, but I think I should just get it over with rather than risk damaging the bike (I've been riding it without a functioning damper). boing boing boing

GSXR mod:
I don't have the time/skills/tools to do this.

Nitron:
http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_it...2&prodID=74190
£393.6 ($602.07 US) (price without the hydraulic preload adjuster)
This is my favourite so far.
* Fully serviceable.
* I've got 2 recommendations from both the mechanics I normally use.
* They're a British company that advertise as being able to last the "harshest of winters."
* Nice website where I can pick a spring from a drop down list of rider weights

* I like the colour!
Main downsides are:
* You can't independently adjust compression and rebound. They are adjusted together.
* This is the upper limit of my budget.

Hagon:
http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalo...?partno=M64018
£299.50 ($458.16 US)
This is a £100 cheaper.
Again: fully serviceable.
Again: looks like you can't independently adjust compression and rebound.

Ohlins:
https://www.ohlins.eu/en/motorcycle/...-KA-840--4454/
€855 (£627.47) ($960.11 US)
Too expensive! (soo~ pretty though!)

Penske:
Too expensive.
Also: it would spend it's days weeping in sorrow, wishing it was on a track bike being ridden by someone skilled. I just couldn't, in good conscience put a shock through that

Edit: damn. Missed this.

Sportisi shocks:
http://sportisimotorsport.us/index.p...ndex&cPath=1_3
The prices would look good... if I lived in the states. After I add shipping and potentially import tax it steps up.
Also: being a US company, it could be difficult and expensive dealing with them if I have problems. Nitron are based in Oxford which is riding distance from me.
On the plus side, these Sportsi shocks are more adjustable than the Hagon and Nitron.

Used Stock Ninja 250R Shock:
They're going for ~£100 inc postage.
I've been pretty happy with the suspension on my ninjette (though I don't know any better/worse).
Another £200 and I can get a brand new [and better] Hagon shock. Doesn't seem worth while going for a used again. Especially considering the fact that it's not really serviceable, so if I damage this shock I have to buy another replacement again.

It's looking like I will be going with the Nitron. Any further advice/suggestions would be appreciated.

@Whiskey - you have any experience with Nitron or Hagon shocks?

September 2nd, 2015, 07:41 AM	#15
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I've been putting off the purchase of a shock as it's expensive, but I think I should just get it over with rather than risk damaging the bike (I've been riding it without a functioning damper). boing boing boing GSXR mod: I don't have the time/skills/tools to do this. Nitron: http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_it...2&prodID=74190 £393.6 ($602.07 US) (price without the hydraulic preload adjuster) This is my favourite so far. * Fully serviceable. * I've got 2 recommendations from both the mechanics I normally use. * They're a British company that advertise as being able to last the "harshest of winters." * Nice website where I can pick a spring from a drop down list of rider weights * I like the colour! Main downsides are: * You can't independently adjust compression and rebound. They are adjusted together. * This is the upper limit of my budget. Hagon: http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalo...?partno=M64018 £299.50 ($458.16 US) This is a £100 cheaper. Again: fully serviceable. Again: looks like you can't independently adjust compression and rebound. Ohlins: https://www.ohlins.eu/en/motorcycle/...-KA-840--4454/ €855 (£627.47) ($960.11 US) Too expensive! (soo~ pretty though!) Penske: Too expensive. Also: it would spend it's days weeping in sorrow, wishing it was on a track bike being ridden by someone skilled. I just couldn't, in good conscience put a shock through that Edit: damn. Missed this. Sportisi shocks: http://sportisimotorsport.us/index.p...ndex&cPath=1_3 The prices would look good... if I lived in the states. After I add shipping and potentially import tax it steps up. Also: being a US company, it could be difficult and expensive dealing with them if I have problems. Nitron are based in Oxford which is riding distance from me. On the plus side, these Sportsi shocks are more adjustable than the Hagon and Nitron. Used Stock Ninja 250R Shock: They're going for ~£100 inc postage. I've been pretty happy with the suspension on my ninjette (though I don't know any better/worse). Another £200 and I can get a brand new [and better] Hagon shock. Doesn't seem worth while going for a used again. Especially considering the fact that it's not really serviceable, so if I damage this shock I have to buy another replacement again. It's looking like I will be going with the Nitron. Any further advice/suggestions would be appreciated. @Whiskey - you have any experience with Nitron or Hagon shocks? __________________________________________________