09-07-17, 08:59 PM
(09-07-17, 10:11 AM)pilninggas link Wrote: The rear shock on the MT09 has had appalling reviews and feedback from owners. Your problem sounds symptomatic of the shock having very poor damping characteristics.The original MT09 OEM shock was,according to many owners on the relevant forums here & in US, simply not up to the job. How many miles has the bike done now? Anything over 5000 miles will result in poor performance. I had a 2015 MT07 from new & the shock was nothing to write home about albeit I weigh 70 kilos without my riding kit on.
Unfortunately the fix seems to be aftermarket shock fitment. The MT forums will shed more light./
I believe the MT09 Tracer has a better shock fitted than the naked MT09. The one on my 2016 Tracer700 is better than the one on my 2015 MT07.
Speaking to the guys who supplied my Wilbers aftermarket shock for my FZS 600(53000 miles) I understand that even some BMW & Triumph owners are binning their OEm shocks for something that actually works properly(Cost cutting by manufacturers to increase profit/reduce build cost).
All this presupposes no other problems exist with bearings & tyres. Let us know the cure!