New shock required

[Gordon Henderson]

Hi any advice as to the best replacement shock for x country keeping seat night the same
Cheers

 

[GFJ]

Wilbers do one, but don't go for their 642 model (it's about £700 but the reservoir is too close to the exhaust).

I have a hagon on another bike and that seems fine.

 

[Gordon Henderson]

https://www.wilbers-shop.de/en/Moto...65X/shock-absorber-type-640-Road-wilbers.html

Seen this one Bike is 2009 used 90% on road

 

[sye]

Don't want to hijack the thread but would like to ask if you can access the preload with the c spanner when fitted?

 

[King Rat]

Calling Mickey. Mickey to the counter please, a customer needs specialist rear shock knowledge!

 

[GFJ]

Don't want to hijack the thread but would like to ask if you can access the preload with the c spanner when fitted?

If it's a 642 on a xchallenge then you can't. Find that a bit of a pain.

 

[sye]

Nope, thinking of the 640 with just manual preload. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Gordon Henderson]

Come on Micky oh great font of shock knowledge
Which is the way to go

 

[nicholsonj2252]

I have used a HyperPro on an XCountry and found it to be very good

https://www.webshop-hyperpro.com/en...uspension/rear-suspension/rear-shock/BM06-0AI

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro...h=item2ac41771d7:g:01oAAOSwLMFcX5vV:rk:1:pf:0

 

[mikeyboy]

I don’t think you will easily adjust the preload with any shock .
I usually fit with Wilburs shocks,but would seek advice from hyper pro on this model.
BAZ knows the bike.

 

[dean0n0]

His email was [email protected] some years ago, not cheap but good.

YSS may be worth a look, they seem to get good revues http://firefoxracing.co.uk/

 

[Micky]

Good morning folk ... I use, and recommend the Wilbers

Adjustable pre-load ... great piece o' kit

Or as others have said .... Baz at Hyperpro knows his stuff. I wouldn't hesitate to pop across on the ferry and let him wave his magic wand

 

[Gordon Henderson]

Thanks all ordered a Wilber today

 

[Micky]

Thanks all ordered a Wilber today

Then you'd best let us know how you get on Gordon

 

[Gordon Henderson]

19 day delivery
But very helpful and asked all the right questions ie weight ,pillion or not, on or off road %
Just have to wait and see