New aftermarket rear shock!

Good info! More options are always appreciated.
Good info! More options are always appreciated, particularly on our bikes where aftermarket parts seem to be sloowwly dragged out/produced. The Wilbers just seemed to hit a good spot for price/performance for me. $400 off made the decision easy. Like I’ve said earlier, the front forks don’t have any of the issues that I was experiencing with the rear but I’m willing to learn. There are not many spring/cartridge options that I have found just casually searching.

I put off buying the vest for too long. Did a little unintentional off-roading last winter with my Rocket wearing a nice, heavy leather Vanson jacket. Six broken left-side ribs and a lacerated spleen. 2 days in ICU. This vest supposedly protects ribs, chest, shoulders and back. Well, tries to. I, of course, hope to never find out but the studies/experiments and reviews seem to indicate that it performs as advertised. This old dog is willing to embrace technology on occasion. Apparently, it also works with existing jacket armor. I am looking forward to using it with my Motoport jacket that I use in cooler weather.

Best of luck to you and I hope you heal up quickly!
 
Good eye! There is some space but it’s not much. Yes, it is adjustable. I will find out if it user adjustable or has to go back to the shop because if I ever wanted to put on a 55 tire I wouldn’t have enough room. If anyone orders one of these get them to tilt it up an inch or two above factory.

Edit-Just spoke to EPM. Do NOT try to just loosen that bolt and move it! He said it has to be depressurized first or you will have a huge mess on your hands. He is going to put a note to himself to tell any future Rocket orders what he recommends. There is plenty of room to move it up and he said they will take care of me. I will keep you guys updated when I send it in. Thank you for noticing that!
 
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TRIUMPH Rocket 3 (20-21) NTR R3 Race Pro Shock with HPA

NTR R3 SHOCK Endurance race winner... Tailored to high-profile riders, the NTR R3 shock's performance is achieved through accurate control of its 3-way independent damping. Instant feedback is transmitted from the rear wheel, allowing the limits of traction to be confidently explored. The range...
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Ah yes, the Nitron I also saw it on an English site but, as for the Wilber, I find that it is very expensive compared to that offered by EMC.
Afterwards, if we add transport costs I think it is better, in certain cases, to try to buy our parts in the country where we live..

I understand that you want to wear your airbag vest after what happened to you! What an idea to go motocross in a Rocket! Given where I live and the average temperatures, I already have difficulty supporting a back protector and a t-shirt...

In any case, thank you Nashvegas for your well wishes!
 
I posted it primarily for UK owners. We have much the same problem when it comes to options like Wilbers. There's a excellent support for Nitron products in the UK so might be useful to someone. They're not low budget, it's top-end kit but still cheaper than Ohlins.
 
You are most welcome. You live in a wonderful country! I had to look it up. Most people have probably heard of your neighbor, Madagascar, because of the movie. The island is 63 km (39 miles) long, 45 km (28 miles) wide and covers 2,512 km(970 sq miles.) Very mild temps throughout the year but such a big difference between East-West sides and the coastal regions vs. the highlands. And the rainfall difference is incredible! 17.5” in the West and 167.5” in the East. The highlands of Sainte-Rose, with an average annual rainfall of almost 430 inches, is one of the wettest places in the world! Réunion holds the world records for the most rainfall in 12-, 24-, 72- and 96-hour periods, including 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) in 24 hours! WOW! Nashville averages about 50” a year and we can blow past your yearly temp differences in 2-3 days when a hot or cold front comes through.

Do you own the only Rocket on the island? Sorry for the long post about stuff you already know but I thought people might find it interesting. You live in a very awesome place. Oh, and one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
@RUN666
 
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I think i'll be heading over to them with my bike in the springtime........Spring is the time

My past experience with getting custom made coil over spring units made by companies that specialise in race bikes, is that they can end up being on the stiff side.
I think a trip over to see them with the bike in order to get everything weighed and to discuss riding characteristics etc... will result in a better outcome than just filling the forms and hoping for the best.
 
I think I'll do the same. Well, I'll be giving these a try as they're very local to me and are agents for Nitron.

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I think I'll get a set-up done first though to see what they think of the stock suspension. They can usually tell by the adjustment increments and the amount of actuation (what each click actually does) whether it's worth persevering with the stock units. It could be that the forks are fine but not the shock. Or it could be that a set-up with the sag set properly will be all it needs.
 
Yep.....That's my plan too.
If, after that, the decision is made to get a unit custom made, they will have accurate data in order to spec it correctly.
 
Thank you Nashvegas for your reminders about the place I live...it's true that it's quite particular, especially with regard to the rains...I don't have the only Rocket on the island, far from it but I have the one which is the most modified...and, again, this is only the beginning because it will soon be entitled to a good adjustment on a Dynojet bench in order to recover the horses hidden by Triumph. .. I don't know Nashville, I just went for a "circular" road trip with a brother between SF and SF in 2012 (with, of course, a visit to the national parks of the west, LA and Vegas)... 6000 km in 14 days, it was incredible! You are lucky to live in a huge country with very varied landscapes.
 
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