Nitron Shocks

[gmanxiii]

Anybody know if they are any good?

https://www.nitron.co.uk
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[Hetzer]

Poor man's Ohlins. Though I wouldn't be suprised if they're just as good as Ohlins, if not better.
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[RVF_Mark]

I'm buying one for the RVF once the winter shit has gone.
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[craigs23]

Pretty good for the money actually - offered performance beyond my skill levels when I fitted one to my NC30. Quality made too, everythings CNC this and anodised that, offering 3 types depending on how much adjustment you require.

[TUG]

already saving for one on the FZR as they make em for the 3TJ so will fit mine easy.
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[The Tot]

I was looking at getting a nitron shock for my rear because i know once my bike gets to about 30,000 miles, the back end will start to get stupid. I'm probably not good enough to notice the difference what little suspension adjustment would make, so is the basic road kit (£300) good enough. Mind you, i might wan to revamp my front end to suit.
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[Ichy]

[Zimbo]

[Ichy]

[craigs23]

Yeah, er, whatever.

It's a nicely built unit, money's not too bad either. I opted for the road version, which still has adjustment for preload, rebound and ride height.

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC00385.jpg

[Ichy]

Pretty good reviews on the car sites as well.

[The Tot]

Craig, did you order straight from their website? It appears to have cheaper prices than the other places? Looks like i'm going to foot the bill and go for nitron shocks in spring when the time comes to replace the shock. Certainly better than getting mine sent off to get rebuilt and being bikeless for a month or two AGAIN! Are the units fully rebuildable?
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[sickpup]

[craigs23]

I got mine from Rick Oliver Titz, usually speciallises in 400 parts, but I believe he might be able to offer a deal for other bikes. Can't remember how much I paid, think it was around the £300 mark. As ever, always pays to shop around.

[gmanxiii]

cool theres a few of us who want some, do you reckon we could get a group discount?
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[mr jamez]

I'm after one as well, count me in for any group buying
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

What about Matris shocks? Seen them around, any good?
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[The Tot]

There were a few names being thrown about - hiperpro, nitron, maxton, penske to name a few before you you get your standard top drawer stuff, but i was also told hiperpro are pretty good. I like the appearance of the nitron ones and based on people's reactions, they transpire to good performance.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

I'm tempted by WP when I can free up some funds, probably not for another year though lol.
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[The Tot]

bumping this thread up.

Are the nitron road shocks the emulsion type since it appears by the design of the body, the gas charge and damping oil are in one sealed unit, i.e. does not have a remote reservoir?

I spoke to to guys at hein gericke and they suggest i get the similarly priced hyperpro shock because it has a progressive spring. Either way, both shocks have limited adjustment but but are remarkably better than the stock. My option is to fit progressive front springs and whatever road rear.
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