Motorcycle Shock Absorbers & Struts
- Factory Connection®18 mm Shock Shaft Nut Cover (SSNC18WP)18 mm Shock Shaft Nut Cover by Factory Connection®. Weight: 1 lbs. Designed the Shock Shaft Nut Cover to save you money and increase the life of your bump rubber. The design includes a more durable flat bottom flange and improved dome...Made with maximum safety and reliability in mindCreated by professionals to meet your requirements$22.14
- Factory Connection®Heavy-Duty Rubber Shock Bumper (SB18MINI)Heavy-Duty Rubber Shock Bumper by Factory Connection®. Specifically designed for the KYB shocks. It features a taller, wider bump rubber and utilizes a different compound to give the shock a more forgiving yet progressive feel....Improves bottoming feel and wear lifeAvailable for 14 or 16 mm KYB and Showa shocks$28.80
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 12" (897-27-210)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 12" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$949.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 12" (897-27-209)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 12" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$949.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 12.5" (897-27-207)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 12.5" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$649.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13" (897-27-208)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$699.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13" (897-27-212)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$949.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13" (897-27-211)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$949.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13.5" (897-27-213)IFP-QSR IFP-QSR Shocks & Struts 13.5" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$799.99
- Fox®IFP-QSR Super Heavy Duty Shock 13" (897-27-214)IFP-QSR Super Heavy Duty Shock 13" by Fox®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$949.99
- Fox®Monotube Shock Absorber (897-27-016)Monotube Shock Absorber by Fox®. Size: 11". Upgrade your suspension with Fox performance shock absorbers to enjoy exceptional handling, traction, and braking, Designed using state-of-the-art technology, they are proven to give you...Model-specific optimized ride tuneGas-charged mono-tube, with internal floating piston$779.99
- Fox®Monotube Shock Absorber (897-27-015)Monotube Shock Absorber by Fox®. Size: 13". Upgrade your suspension with Fox performance shock absorbers to enjoy exceptional handling, traction, and braking, Designed using state-of-the-art technology, they are proven to give you...Model-specific optimized ride tuneGas-charged mono-tube, with internal floating piston$779.99
- Fox®Monotube Shock Absorber (897-27-018)Monotube Shock Absorber by Fox®. Size: 13". Type: with Rebound Adjust. Upgrade your suspension with Fox performance shock absorbers to enjoy exceptional handling, traction, and braking, Designed using state-of-the-art technology, they...Model-specific optimized ride tuneGas-charged mono-tube, with internal floating piston$899.99
- Fox®Monotube Shock Absorber (897-27-022)Monotube Shock Absorber by Fox®. Size: 12". Upgrade your suspension with Fox performance shock absorbers to enjoy exceptional handling, traction, and braking, Designed using state-of-the-art technology, they are proven to give you...Model-specific optimized ride tuneGas-charged mono-tube, with internal floating piston$779.99
- Fox®QS3 R Piggyback Shocks 12.5" (897-27-304)QS3 R Piggyback Shocks 12.5" by Fox®. The new FOX QS3-QSR rear shocks have been redesigned to include both three-position compression and rebound Quick Switches. The Quick Switch compression (QS3) three-position adjustments on the...Model-specific optimized ride tuneQS3: 3-position quick switch compression adjustment$1,299.99
- Fox®QS3 R Piggyback Shocks 13.5" (897-27-305)QS3 R Piggyback Shocks 13.5" by Fox®. The new FOX QS3-QSR rear shocks have been redesigned to include both three-position compression and rebound Quick Switches. The Quick Switch compression (QS3) three-position adjustments on the...Model-specific optimized ride tuneQS3: 3-position quick switch compression adjustment$1,299.99
- HardDrive®10.5" Lowering Shocks (WP99-04520B)10.5" Lowering Shocks by HardDrive®. Finish: Black. Quantity: Pair. Give your bike that extreme low look with these 10.5 lowering shocks. Preload adjustable and available in chrome or gloss black finish. Check all clearances after...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$204.78
- HardDrive®10.5" Lowering Shocks (WP99-04520)10.5" Lowering Shocks by HardDrive®. Finish: Chrome. Quantity: Pair. Give your bike that extreme low look with these 10.5 lowering shocks. Preload adjustable and available in chrome or gloss black finish. Check all clearances after...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$186.53
- HardDrive®4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover (30-483)4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover by HardDrive®. Size: 12". This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$188.96
- HardDrive®4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover (30-485)4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover by HardDrive®. Size: 13.5". This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$255.56
- HardDrive®4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover (04-034)4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover by HardDrive®. Size: 14.5". This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$177.26
- HardDrive®4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover (21-048)4-Speed Chrome Shock with Full Cover by HardDrive®. Size: 11". This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$202.46
- HardDrive®4-Speed Chrome Shock with Short Cover (30-482)4-Speed Chrome Shock with Short Cover by HardDrive®. Size: 12". This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$158.36
- HardDrive®4-Speed Chrome Shock with Short Cover (30-484)4-Speed Chrome Shock with Short Cover by HardDrive®. Size: 13.5". This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$167.36
- HardDrive®HLR HLR Remote Reservoir Rear Shock (R0800193-1)HLR HLR Remote Reservoir Rear Shock by HardDrive®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Speed Adaptive Valving (SAV)Internal floating piston design for consistent performance$1,124.96
- HardDrive®Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock (R0800140-2)Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock by HardDrive®. Style: Heavy Duty. Bazooka rear shocks with RacingBros' race proven SAV, "Speed Adaptive Valving", damping system provides superior ride quality regardless of road conditionsMultiple lengthsNo special tool needed$377.96
- HardDrive®Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock (R0800133-3)Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock by HardDrive®. Style: Heavy Duty. Bazooka rear shocks with RacingBros' race proven SAV, "Speed Adaptive Valving", damping system provides superior ride quality regardless of road conditionsMultiple lengthsNo special tool needed$377.96
- HardDrive®Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock (R0800146-2)Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock by HardDrive®. Style: Heavy Duty. Bazooka rear shocks with RacingBros' race proven SAV, "Speed Adaptive Valving", damping system provides superior ride quality regardless of road conditionsMultiple lengthsNo special tool needed$377.96
- HardDrive®Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock (R0800145-2)Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock by HardDrive®. Style: Heavy Duty. Bazooka rear shocks with RacingBros' race proven SAV, "Speed Adaptive Valving", damping system provides superior ride quality regardless of road conditionsMultiple lengthsNo special tool needed$377.96
- HardDrive®Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock (R0800139-2)Heavy Duty Bazooka Rear Preload Shock by HardDrive®. Style: Heavy Duty. Bazooka rear shocks with RacingBros' race proven SAV, "Speed Adaptive Valving", damping system provides superior ride quality regardless of road conditionsMultiple lengthsNo special tool needed$377.96
All modern motorcycles are equipped with suspension parts that help improve handling and provide comfort for riders and passengers by absorbing vibration and the energy of impacts caused by road irregularities. The front suspension consists of a pair of telescopic fork tubes, while the rear section includes a swingarm suspended on single or double shock absorbers or rigid struts. By changing and adjusting shock absorbers, you can fine-tune your suspension so that it can provide the quality of ride that you want. Almost all hydraulic or high-pressure gas monotube shock absorbers on motorcycles, which are also called “shocks” or “dampers,” come with coil-over springs. Hydraulic shocks may have internal or external oil reservoirs.
By choosing and installing new shock absorbers on your motorcycle, you can change the stance of your machine, its ride height, and handling. Also, you might want to replace your dampers if your old parts are worn or damaged. Most riders prefer to make their vehicles ride as smoothly as possible without losing their handling quality. One of the simplest and most affordable ways of upgrading a motorcycle suspension is the installation of performance shock absorbers with velocity-sensitive damping and quick pre-load adjusting capabilities. You can fine-tune the quality of the ride on the fly depending on the load and riding conditions.
Today, you don’t even need tools to adjust the compression rate of your shocks. You simply flip the switch or turn the threaded pre-load adjusters to achieve noticeable changes in ride quality and handling. You may want to make an adjustment or install new dampers if you feel that the ride is too harsh, and the suspension is too rigid or is not using full travel. Also, you may experience excessive body roll or bottom out completely on large bumps or landings after jumps on a dirt bike. The installation process is fairly simple, and the job could be done with only basic hand tools.
The only "advanced" thing that you will need to swap your twin shock absorbers is a motorcycle jack or lift stand. You have to find a safe way to elevate the rear side of your bike and then support the weight of the rear wheel assembly to eliminate the pressure on the shock fasteners. You can use wooden planks and wedges to keep the wheel from falling down when you remove bolts holding the shock absorbers. If you have decided to install taller shocks, make sure you lift your bike high enough to lower the swingarm to fit new parts.
There are only two bolts for each damper – the upper one on the frame, and the other one on the swingarm. Remove the bottom bolts first. That way the shocks will safely hang on the upper fasteners without crashing on your hands when you take out one of the bolts. For the same reason, put on the upper bolts first when installing the new shocks. If new dampers are longer or shorter, remove or add planks under the rear wheel and adjust the wedge to align mounting points on the swingarm and the bottom of new shocks. Check your service manual and use a torque wrench to tighten shock absorber bolts according to the factory specifications.
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