blitzed
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Post by blitzed on Jul 22, 2019 11:47:26 GMT -7
Buying a Nitron shock. That decision is made.
But I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not it's worth the extra money for the additional adjustability of the R2 or R3.
If I am able to set the bike up properly with the R1, compression and damping tied together.....wouldn't that mean the R2 and R3 are unnecessary? Who has experience with these shocks? Any suggestions? No matter what, I don't plan to buy the hydraulic preload adjuster. I just don't need it.
Any impressions would be appreciated.
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wodger63
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Post by wodger63 on Nov 20, 2019 15:04:26 GMT -7
Old thread but I just installed the R1, set the sag, couldn't be happier.
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Post by RedAndBlack on Nov 21, 2019 11:10:13 GMT -7
Old thread but I just installed the R1, set the sag, couldn't be happier.
Out of curiosity, How much did it cost you?
What was the biggest change over the stock?
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wodger63
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Post by wodger63 on Nov 23, 2019 13:21:02 GMT -7
Old thread but I just installed the R1, set the sag, couldn't be happier.
Out of curiosity, How much did it cost you? I presume it was used.
What was the biggest change over the stock?
In Australia, new it cost me $850 AUD. I had a Wilbers on my KTM 1190R which cost substantially more but except for the remote preload adjuster was not the step up from OEM that I expected. The Nitron preload adjustment couldn't be any easier, likewise the conbined comp/reb adjuster which I have not even touched as I am happy with the factory setting. And what I am most happy about is it's ride height adjustable, I have set it at maximum height and the bike steers perfect. As for the difference, it's much more compliant. Instead of hitting a bump and the shock reacting, it feels like it's intuitive following the contour of the road. Like I read somewhere, it was described like riding on a under inflated tyre. In the past I had convinced myself I need Hi/Lo speed comp, Reb, a piggy back reservoir, remote preload and paid dearly for it. But IMHO, if all you're is doing riding the street and weekend twisties through the mountains, you couldn't buy better than a Nitron R1. |
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theculturalattache
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Post by theculturalattache on Nov 24, 2019 9:01:11 GMT -7
Out of curiosity, How much did it cost you? I presume it was used.
What was the biggest change over the stock?
In Australia, new it cost me $850 AUD. I had a Wilbers on my KTM 1190R which cost substantially more but except for the remote preload adjuster was not the step up from OEM that I expected. The Nitron preload adjustment couldn't be any easier, likewise the conbined comp/reb adjuster which I have not even touched as I am happy with the factory setting. And what I am most happy about is it's ride height adjustable, I have set it at maximum height and the bike steers perfect. As for the difference, it's much more compliant. Instead of hitting a bump and the shock reacting, it feels like it's intuitive following the contour of the road. Like I read somewhere, it was described like riding on a under inflated tyre. In the past I had convinced myself I need Hi/Lo speed comp, Reb, a piggy back reservoir, remote preload and paid dearly for it. But IMHO, if all you're is doing riding the street and weekend twisties through the mountains, you couldn't buy better than a Nitron R1. I have to agree. I paid a lot of money for a top of the range maxton shock, which unless your a trackday god,and I am not,is complete overkill. Would of been better off getting a cheaper shock and spending the money else where. |
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