Hey all,
I know this topic has been done to death (and I have trawled through all the posts I can find on this and other forum sites on the topic). I have a curvy SV650s 02 and a recent failure on the MOT means I need to get the rear shock replaced (at least it will make a cool video!)
Many of the posts I have read are 10+ years old, and I was wondering how much, if anything, has changed since they were written.
My options seem to be the following (although I am open to suggestions)-
- Get a second hand oem one off eBay for about £80 (but I am worried how long it will last as very little info of the bike it has come off is available)
- Get an OEM replacement (fowlers are selling this one) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402057665...evt=1&mkcid=28 for £193.54
- A YSS shock https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/...ries_monoshock for £290.52
- Hyperpro https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro-...0AAOSwbCVc7mvZ £399.99
- Nitron https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/su...bsorber-99-02/ £489
I have also fallen down a rabbit hole reading about various shocks that can be fitted from other bikes. I am not keen on the idea of cutting the battery unit so ideally would like something that would be a direct replacement. Could you suggest what would be worth looking at?
It is likely that none of the bolts in the area I need to work on have been undone for 10+ years (I think this would be a good time to service the swing arm whilst I am at it) so would welcome any watch outs/ top tips for any issues I may come across.
I am 105 Kg and the bike is only used on the road for weekend/ evening fun. I don't intend to sell the bike anytime soon. I am wondering with the price ranging from £80-£500 what is the best value for money, getting a good replacement without breaking the budget. Or does spending £500 transform the bike so significantly, it is worthwhile?
I also intend to replace the front fork springs with progressive as I also hear that is a massive improvement.
Thanks for taking the time to read, and for any help you are able to offer.