Nitron Shocks Buying Guide at RevZilla.com

[@garetjaxx]

I've installed a Nitron R1 shock with remote preload adjustment on my Versys 1000 and am very pleased with it. Much better than the stock shock.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I'm a total newbie to motorcycling. I don't even own a bike yet, though I recently placed a deposit on one. Anyway, this was a very interesting and well explained video. Thanks for posting it. Cheers!

[@AThingThatsWild]

This channel needs more Lemmy!

[@wot48320]

Had a Nitron shock on my Triumph 675 track bike for a couple seasons, quality is on par with Ohlins.

[@scudonepercenter]

Wot48 Sounds good.

[@YouCantSawSawdust]

Nitron are higher quality than Ohlins...period!

[@motooctane1448]

Nitron shocks are the best out there. Yes you could spend $10,000 and get the equivalent for the big "O" but why? I've been running the Nitron triple adjustable for my Yamaha XSR900 for several months now and it's awesome. If you're into quality and performance this is a company to go with. Customer service was awesome as well. Please note that the big "O" is not Lenny having an orgasm over this stuff!

[@dancingmaryjane]

I have an FZ09. what was it like going to the Nitron? I'm thinking of going Adreani (sp?) cartridges and the Nitron shock from a local dealer.

[@DonlineUK]

Thanks Lemmy - a great explanation of the Nitron range. Appreciated!

[@davidz6576]

This stuff is so much easier to get and find Suspension experts in the states it seems 😁 In Germany those experts are quite hard to come by and most of our distributors have wilbers and Öhlins. which are definitely awesome suspension but I really like Nitron esthetically and build quality wise. Wish it would be more common here. But most people here just buy the bike and leave it as it is. My dad's bike is a 2007 FZ1 Yamaha and I think the Shock of Front suspension never saw any kind of service. Totally normal here 😅

[@atncozkan5162]

i got 2015 duke 390.on it has wp monoshock with preload.my question is do i need to buy nitron r1? How will effect handling? Duke 390 is sharp as razor at corners.can someone explain? what i know is wp is a good brand

[@GaryMCurran]

Lemmy, as a new rider, I really have no clue as to what rebound, compression and preloading mean and do. I haven't bought my first motorcycle yet, and I'm now looking at an F800GT, with ESA. I assume that Nitron, or the 'Gold colored guys' aren't going to work with ESA, so that gets trashed. I'm not really sure if that is such a good idea, either, but, like you, I'm a big boy and I plan on carrying a couple of saddle bags worth of stuff and a full top box as well. It's probably going to put total, all up weight at over 300 pounds. So, an upgrade may be in store. I would REALLY love to see a Common Tread on the basics of aftermarket upgrades like this aimed at people who don't know about them. Thanks for all your great videos, I love them all!

[@RevZilla]

Lemmy wrote an article on Harley Suspension, but the general information will also apply to other motorcycles. If getting the ESA, you won't want to completely swap the suspension. You may just need to get slightly stiffer fork and rear springs. You could probably get away with just running in rider+passenger mode with the stock suspension. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/harley-suspension-201

[@GaryMCurran]

RevZilla Thanks DrewZilla, I'll look for the artcile. I kind of thought Lemmy had written something, somewhere that somehow would have the info I want. You guys are seriously lucky to have him.

[@GrizzAxxemann]

Nice looking set-ups. But I already went with the big gold machine. :D

[@johnnygross4415]

Anyone use one with the lowering kit?

[@ricardolourizela5961]

Are there big disadvantages in going for the R1 (on a 2018 MT-09, only road riding)? The price difference for the R2 is considerable, and I'm not sure how necessary it is to have compression and rebound adjusted separately. Also, isn't preload something that you usually set only once? I maintain my weight and I never ride with a pillion. Thanks.

[@RevZilla]

No, for street riding, the R1 is a great option. As for preload, you'd only need to set it once if you aren't riding with a passenger or carrying a lot of luggage. -DrewZilla

[@turtlepowersf]

Sooo do they sell different color springs? I cant have baby blue on my black and red Rocket3

[@RevZilla]

Yes, they offer the springs in black as well. -DrewZilla

[@phucnguyen-uj3xr]

Khi nào bạn làm các loại lốp tốt nhất 2016 đi bạn😁

[@TheHappyRiderX]

thanks man...like u said I did not know these even existed...Ohlins fanboys where are you

[@ibanezYGu]

is an R6 front end at all compatable with an fz-07? head tube lenght and diamater? it needs to be stiffer and more confident in the corners but i cant justify rebuilding the stock forks. any input?

[@RevZilla]

I don't have all the details, but it seems R6 forks are much different in length. Here's a good thread of different FZ-07 fork changes. -DrewZilla *fz07.org/thread/1920/fork-upgrades-compatible-swaps

[@nabiji]

Alex healey just go for a re spring. cheaper and easier.

[@robertreid9407]

Use an abba superbike stand to lift bike of ground

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Nitron R1 vs. Ohlins for my CBR 300R? Nitron is $300 more expensive at $700

[@RevZilla]

If you can afford the Nitron, get it. The Nitron offers both compression and rebound adjustment, while I believe the Ohlins only allows rebound adjustment. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nitron-r1-shock-honda-cbr300r-cbr250r

[@woodman39]

Remove the zip ties and use a hose clamp

[@Eastsi9e]

who makes the gold shocks

[@gordonshkurhan]

Ohlins

[@citizensauto]

Steven Barosy you're kidding right?

[@Eastsi9e]

citizensauto no bro im dead ass i just got into bikes i bought my first bike 3 months ago FZ-07

[@citizensauto]

Steven Barosy ah, ok...nice first bike btw welcome to the two wheel world 👊🏼

[@Eastsi9e]

citizensauto thanks man gonna be riding it for a long while

[@PedroGLeitao]

Is the R1 model serviceable?

[@blind9376]

R2 came new out of the box 2 weeks ago with the small service book for stamping for proof of service every 30k from a service agent along with a valve presumably specific to my configuration for repressurising

[@johnnygross4415]

Yes

[@scudonepercenter]

I want the best for my 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Special.

[@blacklight4460]

11:01 Junkyard chain.

[@kontroversus]

Bro... The state of that chain... 😂

[@nabiji]

If only I was prepared to race my old blade.

[@Patrickodono]

Does anyone know of a shock brand that would be maybe one or two steps below Nitron? I would like a quality shock but these are just out of my budget. Thanks

[@CP-kb1du]

Chinese

[@Matt-vo1ge]

YSS

[@99jws]

Lemmy, you are da shitz! Where else can you hear a fat guy with long hair, beard, and piercings use the word "misnomer" in a complete sentence! Keep up the good work!

[@GaryMCurran]

I found out long ago that bikers are actually some of the smartest people on the planet, as well as the coolest!

[@Catatonicwater]

That intro was waaayyyy tooo slooowww

[@rezarock1025]

Is There Anyone Want To Discuss Fake Nitron From Thailand ?? Hahaaa

[@CP-kb1du]

No why ?

[@justinb5252]

Would be nice if they actually carreid Nitron. Looks like its gonzo from the site. Time to remove the video!😆

[@RevZilla]

Nah - we will leave the video up. Even if you don't buy the items from us (for brands that we no longer carry), hopefully our video helps educate anybody shopping that brand.

[@jy8513]

First!