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Originally Posted by midlife crisis (Post 187782)

That's about �340 � not bad. According to FTR the S46DR1 is the same model for the Ten... that seem right to you guys that the R and the Z carry the same shocks???

I've used OTR before too so they also have that in their favor (they always send stickers).

I think they may have put their prices up... or am I looking at the wrong thing? I'm also assuming that 'Weight Driver' is talking about me right?

Have the standard shocks ever been red?

Mine is an 08 and has a red shock. 22k miles and touch wood, is fine so far.

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Originally Posted by Chris1811 (Post 187789)

22k miles and touch wood, is fine so far.

You're not abusing it correctly :120:

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Originally Posted by Chris1811 (Post 187789)

Have the standard shocks ever been red?

AFAIK the springs have always been white?

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Originally Posted by Keithblade (Post 187801)

Or he doesn't weigh as much! Sorry Ill get my coat.

Saucer of milk Keith?

Cheeky sod :walk1:

So, I'll update you again when I attempt to fit this thing but I have the replacement part on order. Not fancying putting another plasticine Yamaha one back on I've gone down the aftermarket route (bling, bling, bling I hear you cry) and bought a Nitron NTR Sport+ from the ever helpful guys at Rugged Road.

The guys there have been amazing, not only talking me through ALL the options (they offered me a total of EIGHT for the Tener�!) but they were honest about what you get for you buck. I didn't end up going for the most expensive but am confident that what I am getting is gonna rock the trails. The shock is spec'd up for me personally so there's a few embarrassing questions about my weight and riding habits but all in all a painless process all done over the phone (they called me back � how often does THAT happen?).

PLUS, they're sending me a load of stickers whilst I await delivery.

Feeling better? Hell yeah!!!

Big thanks to all you guys for your advice too � I would have plumped for totally the wrong thing had it not been for your words of wisdom!

:eusa_dance:

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Originally Posted by midlife crisis (Post 187809)

PLUS, they're sending me a load of stickers whilst I await delivery.

I'll bet that was the deal breaker.....

MLC: Do you have stickers?
Supplier: No, sorry but our shock is �156 cheaper than the rugged road guys
MLC: No deal, bye...

MLC: Hi, is that rugged road?
RR: Yes, how can we help?
MLC: Do yuo send free stickers?
RR: Er, we can yes
MLC: Good I need a shock, any shock, well not any shock but the one with most stickers...........

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Originally Posted by Gas_Up_Lets_Go (Post 187811)

Deal breaker? Nah, but it did sweeten the deal. I freakin' love a sticker me :slywink:

Glad you got it sorted, and all on the same day too.

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Originally Posted by midlife crisis (Post 187809)

I've gone down the aftermarket route (bling, bling, bling I hear you cry) and bought a Nitron NTR Sport+ from the ever helpful guys at Rugged Road.

Now you'll have to master the murky world of suspension settings - just having preload to fiddle with will never be enough again! ;)

Glad u got it sorted dude. Ive just looked at mine again and it is white after all. Think i was confusing it with my car shocks when i replaced them for FK lowering springs.