What are my rear shock options ?

[tommyardin]

I've made a simple comparison table for all these shocks you mentioned, with info I could gather from the internet.
This is what I came up with:





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Price in GBP with shipping and VAT refers to the Price source.
Local price is just for YSS and Bitubo, I went today to a local bike shop and that's how much it costs if you purchase them there. Added for comparison to online shops. Big difference.
Ohlins is allegedly, completely serviceable. Not sure for the others.


Now I'm in trouble  :b

Nitron Shocks are completely serviceable as well, return to Nitron 3 or 4 working day turnaround from arrival at Nitron.
I have the Nitron R1 on the FZS600 great shock (about £460), vast improvement in ride comfort one or two up. Handling is more positive and is planted, the bike turns in quicker, but you never feel it's getting away from you.
Bearing in mind the front forks on my bike were sorted out at the same time as fitting the Nitron, Ohlin Linears and YSS emus, another great mod. 


My wrists and lower back are in agreement with my daughter and wife who both say it is a much more smooth and stable ride, The Nitron is a great mod and I am sure all the other After Market shocks mentioned in the post will be a huge improvement over the standard Yamaha shock, bearing in mind most of the original shocks on the back of the FZS 600's are at least 14 years old and possibly got 50 or 60K miles on them.
Two up with my Original Yammy shock the rear-hugger used to strike the underside of the seat on fast bumps, I not a heavy guy at about 12.5 stones and my daughter about 9 stones and the Mrs at 8, so not a heavy load, No you silly bugger not all three of us at the same time DOH!