What rear shock to upgrade to?

[cbay]

I'm considering changing and getting a nicer/better rear shock on my SV but not sure what?

What has everyone else done? Plus which doesn't need loads of extra parts.. And isn't going to need a mortgage to buy.

Let me know.

[Bibio]

dont know about a mortgage but the Nitron Sport i have has been ace. i have never touched any settings from out the box and to me it's perfect. sprung to my weight, valved for my preference and shortened all for a pricey sum of £370 posted. dont know what it would be like on a track as i don't do track days but on the road its plush but in control soaks up all but the worst of the bumps but not bad enough to give you a jolt.

[MJC-DEV]

Agree with Bibio, as I have a Nitron Sport shock as well. New shocks = Nitron, Maxton Ohlin. If you want cheap, lots of threats here on fitting ex Kawasaki shocks from Ebay.

[dirtydog]

I've got an elka shock on my curvy, not given it a thorough thrashing yet though

Another vote for Nitron...

I've heard good things about shocks off GSXR thou's from a certain mr YC...

...I'm sure he'll be along shortly to advise!

Ive fitted a K4 gsxr1000 shock, £45 off ebay. No complaints so far and much better than the stock

[NTECUK]

You have to move or cut the battery tray if you fit one from another bike allot of the time, So worth doing a forum search if you go that route .

[Nick_69]

Originally Posted by metalhead19

Ive fitted a K4 gsxr1000 shock, £45 off ebay. No complaints so far and much better than the stock

I did the same and it excellent, still a little hard thou as i havnt sorted that out, but was brilliant for the track

[cbay]

Originally Posted by metalhead19

Ive fitted a K4 gsxr1000 shock, £45 off ebay. No complaints so far and much better than the stock

This is what I thought but wanted to check, I would rather try and not like it for £50ish rather than spend out on a £350 shock and not like it then i will loose alot more money.