Showa Rear Shock

06-08-2009, 07:17 PM

Is the Showa rear shock on an S4R much better than the Sachs that comes fitted on the S2R 800? There's a Showa on fleebay that's done about 2K miles before the owner upgraded and am wondering if it's worth my while.
I often ride with a pillion if that helps!

Funkatronic · 06-08-2009, 07:27 PM

don't think it will fit i'm afraid

i was looking into this a while back and that was the consensus.

would more knowledgeable types please correct me if i am wrong

from my investigations your better off buying a shock with the a spring and oil weight tailored to you and your machine.
the budget option is a Nitron or if you have a little more cash a wilbers or Ohlins if your loaded,

Albie · 06-08-2009, 07:34 PM

It can fit but there are or could be clearance issues between frame. As on my post when I converted my s4 to an s4r the frame had to be crimped as to what the factory do.

Also Im not sure but are the coils on s2r on the left side near the side pods in which case it may not for sure.

06-08-2009, 08:37 PM

Hmm...may just give it a miss for now in that case. It doesn't seem worth the effort for potentially very little gain!

06-08-2009, 09:31 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I just missed out because of a last minute bidder.

I don't even need it, but at that price your silly not you buy it!

06-08-2009, 09:35 PM

On the topic of rear shocks what's this all about??? 1999 620ie...............

It's not even a 620 shocks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Monster...3D12%26ps%3D33

06-08-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke Konan

Is the Showa rear shock on an S4R much better than the Sachs that comes fitted on the S2R 800? There's a Showa on fleebay that's done about 2K miles before the owner upgraded and am wondering if it's worth my while.
I often ride with a pillion if that helps!

Hiya Duke Konan.

If you ride with the missus a lot I would recommend investing in an ohlins shock. Pricey but the difference is astounding!

06-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
Duke Konan Guest Posts: n/a	Showa Rear Shock Is the Showa rear shock on an S4R much better than the Sachs that comes fitted on the S2R 800? There's a Showa on fleebay that's done about 2K miles before the owner upgraded and am wondering if it's worth my while. I often ride with a pillion if that helps!

06-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	It can fit but there are or could be clearance issues between frame. As on my post when I converted my s4 to an s4r the frame had to be crimped as to what the factory do. Also Im not sure but are the coils on s2r on the left side near the side pods in which case it may not for sure. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

06-08-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
Duke Konan Guest Posts: n/a	Showa Rear Shock Hmm...may just give it a miss for now in that case. It doesn't seem worth the effort for potentially very little gain!

06-08-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
Panther Guest Posts: n/a	On the topic of rear shocks what's this all about??? 1999 620ie............... It's not even a 620 shocks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Monster...3D12%26ps%3D33 Last edited by Panther; 07-08-2009 at 08:31 AM..

06-08-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	don't think it will fit i'm afraid i was looking into this a while back and that was the consensus. would more knowledgeable types please correct me if i am wrong from my investigations your better off buying a shock with the a spring and oil weight tailored to you and your machine. the budget option is a Nitron or if you have a little more cash a wilbers or Ohlins if your loaded,

06-08-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
Panther Guest Posts: n/a	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT I just missed out because of a last minute bidder. I don't even need it, but at that price your silly not you buy it!