Suspension ST R version

[TimboLM]

Hi all,

What is the general consensus of opinion on the ST R rear shock. Anyone know what weight it is sprung for (ideal that is), the wife is 73kg, its her bike.

I am considering fitting a Nitron but how good is the rear as standard? Is there much to be gained? I know Nitron are good I have one on the Tiger.

Bw

Timbo

[Green_Ninja]

I have a 2013 STR and find the suspension overall very good, on occasion on very bumpy roads it can be a little harsh at the rear.

However I am considerable more than 73kgs so your good lady may well find it a 'tad' over sprung to say the least.

[murp]

Timbo

Have you seen my nitron ntr r1 for sale I'm 73 kg it was built for my weight ... built in a range from 70-80 kg...
It's as new. .. considerable saving from new price.... you won't get a better shock even spending twice as much on a ohlins

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[F5 Dave]

Talking of my pre13 STR.  The rear shock is actually a good quality unit.  But and it's a big Butt.   Oops but.
The valving is whack and the spring is super heavy at 12kg.  Changed to a 10 for my 80+kg.  At 73 she'd need less still.
Like getting kicked in the arse on every expansion joint.


Get thee to a KTech chap for their valving spec and a new spring.   Or any reputable suspension tuner.

[TimboLM]

 

[Tomspurs]

The obvious choice here is to buy Murps one....simples...IMO 

[TimboLM]

Originally Posted by Tomspurs

The obvious choice here is to buy Murps one....simples...IMO 

Indeed.........but she does'nt like the colour of the spring....... .... arrrrgh!!

[RedBikeAgain3]

Originally Posted by TimboLM

Indeed.........but she does'nt like the colour of the spring....... .... arrrrgh!!

R&G Shocktube.
Seriously, if I was closer to that weight range and had not ordered a new one the week before murp put that shock up I'd have been buying it.
The other plus point is near instant gratification. Ordered my new Nitron 4 weeks ago and still waiting... argh



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[TimboLM]

Thanks for all the replies....

the plan is to have the stock unit re-spring to suit.....then dependent on how fast the wife becomes  it will be an upgrade to a Nitron R2 shock.

Bw