Shock suggestions

[Walking Tall]

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@Walking Tall have you tried adjusting the preload on the stock shocks? Might be worth a try while deciding which brand to replace them with.

I have the stock shocks on preload position #4 out of 5. I'm a big, heavy guy at 6'6" and 275 pounds.

 

[Walking Tall]

I started with Fournales shock absorbers. It was OK for me as a driver but was very bad for the passenger. Very small imperfections on the road are not "eaten" by Fournales shocks which are ok to absorb bigger bumps. That means that for very small imperfections on the road, your spine discs mainly are the shock absorbers. And after a while you can suffer a lot. So it was an investment with Öhlins shock absorbers specially adjusted for R3. Then, after half a mile with these ones, my wife told me that there is a huge difference. As we ride together on the bike 80% of the time, afterwards any ride was better for her.

I'd look into Ohlins as I know they make good suspension components, but they're too pricey for me.

I installed Hagon Nitros. Built to order and to your weight and desired ride height for no extra cost. Very fast delivery from UK and a good price since exchange rate USD to pond sterling is so good for Americans right now . Original shockers were.... shockingly bad ;-) but I was expecting that based on what I read on the forums here

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the Hagons.

 

[Ishrub]

I'd look into Ohlins as I know they make good suspension components, but they're too pricey for me.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the Hagons.

There were some reports that the R3 setup from Ohlins is far too harsh for country road use being track oriented. The NZ Ohlins dealer makes NZ specification only versions but will not apparently sell them outside NZ for some reason. @Tal may remember. I think he got Wilber's Eurospec high end ones and found them WAY to harsh for NZ roads.

 

[Ishrub]

Hagon nitros and some quotes with pics of Tal's Ohlins

Hagon rear shocks

Hi Guys. What’s your thoughts on the Hagon rear shocks. I’m replacing mine next month and the write ups are pretty good. Been quoted £365 for a pair. Are there better ones out there for the same price or cheaper. Cheers

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Just fitted the OHLINS this afternoon. They look sharp too!..will be taking her for a ride tomorrow so will see what i think then.

Well Folks, did "The Ride For Respect" today and cover a couple of hundred kms i spose...
The OHLINS performed exceptionally well in my opinion and i have to say i'm very happy with them. The bumps have smoothed out alot and the bike is very "Solid"...All in all a good move. Thanx to Robert from KSS.

 

[Walking Tall]

Hagon nitros and some quotes with pics of Tal's Ohlins

Hagon rear shocks

Hi Guys. What’s your thoughts on the Hagon rear shocks. I’m replacing mine next month and the write ups are pretty good. Been quoted £365 for a pair. Are there better ones out there for the same price or cheaper. Cheers

www.r3owners.net

I'm confused. Ohlins doesn't have an application for the Rocket 3 Roadster on their website and the pictures posted above don't look like Ohlins.

 

[Ishrub]

Bugger this....

After a rough couple of days in Hospital following my 880km trip last weekend, I thought "Bugger this" so i have placed an order for new Wilber rear shocks. It took a severe bashing of my body over very rough Tar sealed roads to make up my mind. I couldn't make up my mind which way to go as the...

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1st he got the Wilburs then regretted it.

Bugger this....

I got the exact same Wilburs for my 2013 R3R and can't believe the difference. If I had known it would make that much difference in handling I would have bought them the first day, regardless of the price. ( Well, maybe not totally regardless?) But I think they're worth more than list price...

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Thanx for the confidence builder....I'm 240lbs with my gear on so should be good. Cost to me was $NZ1633.00 then I will get hit with duty and GST tax upon entry to NZ...AM I GOING CRAZY!!SOMEBODY STOP ME!!..haha, its all good..

 

[Ishrub]

I'm confused. Ohlins doesn't have an application for the Rocket 3 Roadster on their website and the pictures posted above ⬆ don't look like Ohlins.

As stated these were built specially by NZ Ohlins tech for @Tal I sure he can share more. The photos do appear to be similar to the Wilbers without piggy backs.
Most Ohlins are usually piggy back style which may not fit with stock panniers but some Racetech piggy back remote reservoir versions have been used with aftermarket luggage .

 

[Dr.D]

I used Traxxion front shocks and Racetech on the rear. It has helped a lot but the expense was significant.

 

[Paul Bryant]

I run Ohlins, with Racetech springs in the forks.
Fork oil as supplied by Robert at KSS, a magic carpet ride

 

[Ishrub]

Racetechs are here

Nice work on Wilbers suspension.
I replaced my shocks and forks with RaceTech G3S custom equipment due to a local dealer being nearby my home.
It behaves like a heavy sports bike, whilst giving comfort to all my rebuilt/replaced human bits.
The inventment in upgraded suspension (regardless of the brand), has possibly been the best money I've spent on bike performance.
It was great to have the rear shocks replaced, but when the forks were also given the full treatment, it took it up a few levels.