bkruk
New Member
Looking for a new rear shock without breaking the bank. Please school me.
ArkansasDave
New Member
Jri has offerings starting at $800 that has worked pretty well. Huge upgrade over stock. Go to Home - SB Suspension and he can get you setup with amazing suspension.
Rocketracer11
New Member
Cheapest route to go is the base ohlins. Not a lot of adjustment, just a spring tailored to your weight and riding style. $630 I've seen. You want a full race shock you're looking minimum $900
bkruk
New Member
would the base ohlins be a big step up from the stock? Looks like the Streetfighters have more adjustment.
Treachery
Moderator
Contact Dan Kyle at KyleUSA.com. He's going to be reasonably close to you, and has good Ohlins prices. JRi is on our end of the country; I think their base shock is right at $700, but (don't quote me here) has both rebound and compression damping, where usually the base Ohlins is rebound only.
gbabyracing
Member
Question: Street rider only? Track day rider? Racer?
Ohlins: You can likely buy an emulsion version with rebound and ride height for under $700. Probably available now on line. Infinitely better than any modified street shock. Fast Frank advertises he will have a race versions available soon likely $900+ Any good suspension specialist can get a twin tube "race" version (TTX) one built up for you. Bring your CC.
JRi: I think the best value out there is the what was called the Street Fighter series. Now it is referred to as a single adjust integrated. Floating piston design that doesn't have cavitation issues like an emulsion unit. For the RC series you will need the remote reservoir version. Integrated Rebound/Compression adjuster, ride height adjust + upgradable to a double or triple adjust. $799. I use this shock on our RC 390. Very light, efficient, easy to adjust and service. (disclosure: my endurance team receives sponsorship from JRi)
You will never achieve best handling out of your RC without ride height adjustability.
I'm not a vendor here so I have to be careful, but if you want more info on availability PM me andI will give you multiple sources to source the correct unit for you.
As I have said before (and proving). For around $900 you could have a dang good setup that is definitely race-able or an outstanding trackway setup using the JRi + 35-36mm OD springs with an oil upgrade up front.
Ohlins: You can likely buy an emulsion version with rebound and ride height for under $700. Probably available now on line. Infinitely better than any modified street shock. Fast Frank advertises he will have a race versions available soon likely $900+ Any good suspension specialist can get a twin tube "race" version (TTX) one built up for you. Bring your CC.
JRi: I think the best value out there is the what was called the Street Fighter series. Now it is referred to as a single adjust integrated. Floating piston design that doesn't have cavitation issues like an emulsion unit. For the RC series you will need the remote reservoir version. Integrated Rebound/Compression adjuster, ride height adjust + upgradable to a double or triple adjust. $799. I use this shock on our RC 390. Very light, efficient, easy to adjust and service. (disclosure: my endurance team receives sponsorship from JRi)
You will never achieve best handling out of your RC without ride height adjustability.
I'm not a vendor here so I have to be careful, but if you want more info on availability PM me andI will give you multiple sources to source the correct unit for you.
As I have said before (and proving). For around $900 you could have a dang good setup that is definitely race-able or an outstanding trackway setup using the JRi + 35-36mm OD springs with an oil upgrade up front.
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reenmachine
Member
Boy, is that a misleading ad. The written description makes it sound like that has high & low speed compression damping, rebound damping, and a piggyback reservoir, and shows photos of this. Reading the part number reveals that it's internal reservoir with rebound only.
Treachery
Moderator
I hate that JRi downgraded their entry shock. IMO, you need both compression and rebound adjustment in a shock upgrade. Ohlins can get away with just rebound because...Ohlins. And FWIW, their emulsion shocks work mighty well.
On a separate note, I'm not sure, but isn't the Duke shock different from the RC?
On a separate note, I'm not sure, but isn't the Duke shock different from the RC?
ArkansasDave
New Member
Jri's entry shock still has rebound and compression adjustment, it's just integrated(whatever that means).
Treachery
Moderator
I read that to mean one adjuster.
ArkansasDave
New Member
Yes but it will adjust both, since usually both are needed. The ohlins will only change one thing.
reenmachine
Member
Everyone's been saying that the Ohlins is the emulsion type, but according to that part number (S46DR1) it isn't. The part number would have an E in it according to that key, but I'm certainly no expert.
We've been working on a swap option that would utilize an R6 first generation (99-02) stock shock as the core for an upgraded shock for the RC390. We aren't finished with working through the particulars for the swap, but we are getting REALLY close. We are probably about a week, maybe two tops, from having the final details sorted out. You can check out the thread here:
http://www.rc390-forum.com/forum/wheels-tires-and-suspension/447-shock-swap-99-02-r6.html
gbabyracing
Member
JRi didn't downgrade the entry level. They created a new shock. The Double with rebound with a separate compression adjuster in the remote reservoiris still available at $985. . The integrated adjustment means that when you adjust the rebound it balances the compression. The adjuster tunes a ratio of 60% rebound - 40% compression. Super easy say for the casual suspension tuner to get it right. The single can always be upgraded to a double or even a triple later if you find you have the need. Don't forget this shock has ride height as well. Ride height adjustment is critical for best handling on the RC.
gbabyracing
Member
You know - you're right. I didn't catch that, this is a single tube (not TTX) DeCarbon floating piston. This shock also offers integrated rebound - compression adjustment like JRi. I actually owned that shock once on a BMW R1200ST application. Pretty good unit as I remember. This would be the equivalent of the JRi non remote reservoir version at $699 less the ride height adjustment. Unfortunately the JRi unit will have interference issue at the top mount on the RC - why I'm using the remote reservoir.
I cannot speak to fitting a Duke shock on a RC. I will be taking a closer look at a friends Duke soon.
Treachery
Moderator
I stand corrected on the JRi. How much was/is the Streetfighter? That one had both adjustments, didn't it?
