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Adam Ef · 20-10-18, 08:54 PM

I know the rear shocks that are available for about £300 to £350 (YSS etc) aren't going to be amazing and up to the standard of Ohlins etc, but would they still be an improvement over what is increasingly feeling like a solid wooden block of a stock rear shock that I have on my K8?

It's only done just under 13k miles but feels awful and I'm getting really bumped around on all but the best of roads.

I don't really want to take a chance with an old (possibly knackered) GSXR or ZXR shock or mess around with cutting up my bike or have it change height, so although that option would save money I'd rather avoid them.

I really really can't afford or justify the £500 plus shocks available. I just want something that is a bit more responsive and absorbs a bit more of the road imperfections instead of feeling like I'm in a rodeo.

I weigh approx 73kg in the summer and 76kg just after Christmas : ) Only for road riding and I'm not particularly fast.

20-10-18, 08:54 PM	#1
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Rear shock on a budget? Better than stock? I know the rear shocks that are available for about £300 to £350 (YSS etc) aren't going to be amazing and up to the standard of Ohlins etc, but would they still be an improvement over what is increasingly feeling like a solid wooden block of a stock rear shock that I have on my K8? It's only done just under 13k miles but feels awful and I'm getting really bumped around on all but the best of roads. I don't really want to take a chance with an old (possibly knackered) GSXR or ZXR shock or mess around with cutting up my bike or have it change height, so although that option would save money I'd rather avoid them. I really really can't afford or justify the £500 plus shocks available. I just want something that is a bit more responsive and absorbs a bit more of the road imperfections instead of feeling like I'm in a rodeo. I weigh approx 73kg in the summer and 76kg just after Christmas : ) Only for road riding and I'm not particularly fast.