Alternative Rear Shock Absorber

[Stian]

The rear shock absorber on my monster 600 99mod has seen it's better days. I have decided it is time for a new one. So I am looking for alternative options to the original Sachs dampener.

Any suggestions? (with link to a webshop selling your suggested dampener.)

PS: Preferably in the pricerange of < 1500$

Thanks!

[darkduc7]

well obviously if you have 1500 to dump, get an ohlins!!

[Stian]

It whould be nice with an Ohlins dampener, but I was hoping maby there was an alternative that could rival the original without having to spend THAT much...

The local ducati dealer wants 1000$ for the original SACHS dampener for my bike and i think that is a bit much. Is there a better alternative in that pricearea?

[MonsterHooligan]

I got a Penske sport shock from ca-cycleworks.com for a good price and it works well
(i dont see it listed on the site...might want to email about it)

[zwp]

I have a Penske for another bike that I have an it is sweet; it cost me about 1000. Ohlins is obviously a good choice, too, but I can't personally say if I like them or not.

[Buffy]

Assuming the Sachs unit can be pulled apart, why not have the original shock stripped down and fully serviced by a suspension specialist. Armed with knowing your weight and riding style they will fit a suitable new spring, revalve, put in the most suitable oil and replace all seals. This will give you a shock which rides better than the original when new and cost a fraction of a new shock.

While you are at it, get them to do the forks as well. The bike will be transformed.

People spend a fortune on seeking a few bhp, when sorting the suspension costs a whole lot less and usually provides better every day performance than a few bhp extra.

Think on, suspension should have a full service every few years.

[darkduc7]

Re-springing and revalving your stock setup to your wieght, along with new seals and oil, is probably your best bang for the buck. I had originally suggested ohlins when you said you had $1500 to spend, because thats the obvious best of the best. Personally, I'm getting my stockers re-worked this winter; I cant bring myself to lay out the cash for anything else.

[ballman6711]

Hey all, I'm new to this forum, and this is my first post, so hi to everyone. (Sorry, it's probably in the wrong place.)

Anyway, to your question of shock repair/replacement. I just got a 07 s4rs, and it came with Ohlins front and rear, and it's fantastic. If you can afford it, I highly recomend it. Have put 1000 miles on the bike now (had a 1000 when I got it) and haven't touched it. Much better than the Sach's shock on my last duc, a 900ss. Nearly got my knee down within 40 miles of owning the bike (would have but was wearing jeans, not a nice thought!).

As for repair, it's a much cheaper option, revalve and respring based on your weight and riding style, and just like new. Tough choice. But, the revalve/respring will definately transform your bike. Just make sure to do the forks as well, or you'll wish you had. And I agree, you should be able to do both for the price of a new shock. As an ex-racer, suspension is usually more use than more bhp, and I know alot of racers (good racers on a budget) that go the revalve route rather than the "NEW" fancy namebrand route.

Both are very good options, really depends on your budget and how you ride.

[MonsterHooligan]

When i looked into having a rear shock rebuilt...it was like $450 from Race Tech.
The Penske Sport Shock was $599
http://www.traxxion.com/store/detail...oduct_id=SPORT

[ballman6711]

$150 is still a lot of gas for riding. But I figured there would be a lot more of a difference. Guess I was wrong. Still, $150....