Larz Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Ordered the Andreani Carts for the forkĀ šĀ No sense in being suspended in aĀ half-assed manner; started really thinking about the shock. Penske Triple-clicker was on the radar- but no remote pre-load adjuster ( could cobble something up, maybe). Same for the cheap K-tech option. Don't want to give that remote adjuster up. Like being to adjust for luggage or pillion. Could only find two decent shocks with remote pre-load adjusters: Ohlins YA-535 and Nitron MT- R2&3s.Ā The Ohlins are cheaper- but lack ride height and low speed compressionĀ adjustment; the Nitron uses 35mm rod and limited to mail-in for service ( but you can get the spring in blue). Decided to go with the Ohlins.... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted December 6, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted December 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, Larz said: Ā Could only find two decent shocks with remote pre-load adjusters: Ohlins YA-535 and Nitron MT- R2&3s. Decided to go with the Ohlins.... Good job, nothing wrong with Ohlins.Ā Coupled with the Andreani forks (and proper setup) the suspension will completely transform your riding experience.Ā š 1 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Congrats, Larz. I just went through a similar decision process, but settled on K-TechĀ front and rear. Cyber Monday goodness that shipped today. š REALLY wanted the Nitron R2 but it was a pain to get up here in Canada.Ā Ā Oil and seals on order, canāt wait to tear into it! -Skip Ā Edited December 7, 2019 by skipperT 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted December 7, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, skipperT said: Oil and seals on order, canāt wait to tear into it! Consider replacing bushings while you're at it. I bought a kit from Race Tech. OE hardware wasn't in very bad shape at 36K, but it showed signs of wear in spots. It seemed like a good thing to replace for the price. Good for another 40K I think. Race Tech Super Slick Fork Bushings Ā Ā Edited December 7, 2019 by piotrek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 7 hours ago, piotrek said: Consider replacing bushings while you're at it. I bought a kit from Race Tech. OE hardware wasn't in very bad shape at 36K, but it showed signs of wear in spots. It seemed like a good thing to replace for the price. Good for another 40K I think. Race Tech Super Slick Fork Bushings Ā Ā Yep, Iāll have a look at āem when theyāre apart. Only 30k on mine so weāll see. Have also had the bushings get trashed when fork tubes donāt separate easily - one will start to āpeelā the material off of the other until it finally pops out of the lower tube. Heat sometimes helps in that situation.Ā -S Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthAu Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Matris have an option with remote preload too. Worth a look.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 @StealthAuĀ look nice...orange springs: Matris, Mono Shock, Matris M46KF Flex Matris, Mono Shock, Matris M46KF Flex take longer than the Nitrons to get over here, I'm afraidĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingo Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Please update this thread with your ride impressions with the new shock.. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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