Hyperpro or Nitron

[Wallace]

I'm looking at getting  a replacement rear shock, mine has 43,000 miles on it and pogos about over potholes.


After some reading it seems that for road use, performance-wise there isn't much between Hyperpro and Nitron other than the £110 price difference.


Can anyone confirm that the Hyperpro is a good option for a gen2? I've read a lot of good reviews on the Nitron but not much info on Hyperpro.


There's a two-month lead-time on them at the moment but I'm not in a hurry.


edit: can't use R1 shock with satan's adapter because my bike's got ABS.

[robbo]

If you're not in a rush Nitron have done a discount around November for the last few years at least.

[Wallace]

Cheers Robbo, might hang on for a while longer then.

[PieEater]

It might be useful to compare cost of ownership of both in terms of reccomended service intervals and costs. I have a Nitron shock and the difference in feel and handling between before and after a service is very noticeable so is worth keeping on top of, although admittedly I don't get mine done as often as I should. Nitron have the costs of their service options on their site I'm not sure about Hyperpro.

[Wallace]

To be honest once it's on I doubt it's ever going to get serviced, I certainly haven't ever done it in the past on any of my other bikes with Ohlins etc.


On another note, fork springs. Which is the usual upgrade, linear or progressive? Seen threads about using different weight oil in the legs for compression and rebound so will probably give that a go as well.


I'm getting the bits together for my winter jobs-list.

[Grahamm]

I put a Hyperpro rear shock on my FZ6 to replace the OEM one and it handles very nicely.

Personally I'll never be doing track days etc, so I wouldn't have the need for the more expensive replacements.

[Wallace]

Thanks for taking the time to reply all.


At the moment I'm going to take Robbo's advice, hang on until November and see if Nitron drop their prices- unless something else comes up.

[Gnasher]

If you've got the cash and want gold standard go Nitron.

[dueruote]

I have a Nitron on a Gen 1, with piggyback reservoir.
Hyperpro only made emulsion shock for the Gen 1, if I recall well, so I went with the Nitron.

There was certainly an improvement compared to the original shock, but I feel it was mostly due to a more suited spring rate and slightly higher height.
My advise if you go with the Nitron, take a look at their R1 with internal reservoir, or if you choose R2 or R3 consider adding the remote pre-load adjuster.
With the piggy back reservoir it's a pain to adjust directly on the shock with the supplied tool.

[robbo]

Got an idea the Nitron November discount deal, which has been offered over the last few years, includes a free remote preload adjuster as one of the options.

[midden]

or Hagon?

[Wallace]

Picked-up a brand new Nitron for £400, never been fitted and sprung to fit my weight. Still to set it up, might get a chance to look at it today.


Stripped the back end out and replaced all bearings and bushes while I was in there. I'll put a post up with pictures and part numbers when time allows.