another question on replacing shocks

Luvninja · March 25th, 2012, 03:51 PM

Ok, so I've read quite a bit on shocks and just about everyone says to replace them (on a pregen) with better ones. So many of the shocks raise the tail right? But I have my bike lowered a bit 'cause I'm so dang short, so would replacing the shock & spring benefit me and could I still lower it or not? This might be a stupid question, but I know NOTHING on this subject. Also, if it would benefit me to change it, what kind would you recommend, from a ninja500?

I've modded my bike cosmetically but would like to make it handle better now. Any suggestions are welcomed

GeorgeRYoung · March 25th, 2012, 05:35 PM

I've replaced the shock on my '89 with one from a 2009. The main benefit is the adjustable preload to compensate for passenger weight or heavy luggage. Otherwise, the technology is similar, i.e. stone age. And it raises the seat 3/8" or so which sounds like what you don't want.

greg737 · March 25th, 2012, 06:28 PM

I put a Hagon shock on my 2005.

Great quality, fits the bike perfectly, no change in ride height, adjustable pre-load, damping and rebound. Just north of $400 if I remember correctly, worth every penny.

choneofakind · March 25th, 2012, 10:52 PM

If you get adjustable dogbones from Soupy's performance, you can install whatever length shock you want (within reason) and keep the same ride height you need.

I would stay away from the ex500 shock. it's actually softer unless you crank the preload up, then it's really stiff

March 25th, 2012, 03:51 PM	#1
Luvninja ninjette.org member Name: Gabriela Location: Battle Ground W.A Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250 Posts: 140	another question on replacing shocks Ok, so I've read quite a bit on shocks and just about everyone says to replace them (on a pregen) with better ones. So many of the shocks raise the tail right? But I have my bike lowered a bit 'cause I'm so dang short, so would replacing the shock & spring benefit me and could I still lower it or not? This might be a stupid question, but I know NOTHING on this subject. Also, if it would benefit me to change it, what kind would you recommend, from a ninja500? I've modded my bike cosmetically but would like to make it handle better now. Any suggestions are welcomed

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March 25th, 2012, 05:35 PM	#2
GeorgeRYoung ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Ottawa, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, C10 Concours Posts: 109	I've replaced the shock on my '89 with one from a 2009. The main benefit is the adjustable preload to compensate for passenger weight or heavy luggage. Otherwise, the technology is similar, i.e. stone age. And it raises the seat 3/8" or so which sounds like what you don't want.

March 25th, 2012, 06:28 PM	#3
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	I put a Hagon shock on my 2005. Great quality, fits the bike perfectly, no change in ride height, adjustable pre-load, damping and rebound. Just north of $400 if I remember correctly, worth every penny.

March 25th, 2012, 10:52 PM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	If you get adjustable dogbones from Soupy's performance, you can install whatever length shock you want (within reason) and keep the same ride height you need. I would stay away from the ex500 shock. it's actually softer unless you crank the preload up, then it's really stiff