I think ill be doing the same Bonzo. Theyre considerably cheaper if bought from off the road. In. Germany, if paid by paypal the exchange rate works out at �645 + postage. Cheaper than anywhere ive found in the uk.
Thanks for everyones responses.

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Hi. I was also looking at rear shocks and found this one:
http://tfxsuspension.com/shop/bike/t...k-motorcycles/

I think that also JaumeV is using this shock on his special tenere. And if it suits for him then it must be good.
But I'm not sure if this shock is keeping standard rear suspension high.
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Just had this information from hyperpro when i asked the reason for the reduced stroke.
They are also able to build a 461 shock (yacugar FRS equivalent) for the ten with seperate compression adjustment. And hose mounted reservoir. And 85mm stroke.

The shock is 5mm longer than standard. Im awaiting a price.

Shock info :


This has to do with the way the lower part is constructed.

In the original shock, this is made out of simple steel and builds quite low.

To have a proper adjustment (like in our shock) you simply need more room.

Since the length of the shock stays the same, the stroke gets shorter.

I�ve included a (development-)picture of the original shock and ours, and then you can clearly see the difference.

Feel free to use the pictures in the forum if you like.

The ohlins does not have this, since they (I guess) use the TTX type shock, which has the adjuster on the top housing.

Some additional info: the original shock has very little to none compression damping.

Putting an aftermarket shock in, will give you quite a bit more compression damping, so the forces are dampend much better and the need for the full 95mm stroke is therefore not that present anymore.

Together with our progressive spring it will give more control over the rear.

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Hope someone can help me out with this.

At the moment I have a standard rear shock with Hyperpro progressive spring on my Tenere. But on bumpy gravel roads (with side and topcase loaded) it bottoms out.

So I'm looking for a new rear shock and I am willing to pay about 600 euro's max.

I use the bike mainly for holidays with panniers and topcase. The countries I visit during my holidays have a lot of gravel roads or bumpy roads. Like Scandinavia, Russia. But I ride at low speeds. So no need for a Paris-Dakar setup :-)

I really like the idea of a hydraulic preload adjuster so it's easy to adjust the shock when riding with or without luggage.

Until now I have seen 3 options:

- the simple Ohlins from Off-the-Road
- the Hagon with hydraulic preload adjuster
- NTR Sport+ from Rugged Road which is custom built specifically for your specs/riding.

Which shock would you choose/recommend?

Hi Arjen, sorry for the slow reply, anot having tried any of the shocks you mentioned i cant comment. But the top model Ohlins shock i fitted has been exceptional, 2 up with full, heavily loaded luggage is handled very well. I have yet to put the bike in a situation that the damping has had any trouble managing.

This includes laps.of.my local enduro venue, (cowm leisure) and two up green laning.

If you can raise the extra funds you will not be disapointed.
It even manages towing my trailer very well with a few clicks of compression damping. :thumbsup[1]:

My bike was the test-mule for the first Nitron shock and I can confirm it has a shorter stroke than the OE Sachs shock.
It's never hampered me in any way.

After reading reviews I decided to buy the Nitron shock which I will fit coming wednesday.

I bought it from Rugged Roads. Very good service!