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What aftermarket shocks fit the Sprint ST?

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#1 ·
I think its time to upgrade the tired, almost 10 year old rear shock on my 05 Sprint. I would loooooooooooove an Ohlins, but at over $1000 for a brand new Sprint-specific one, I'm trying to find something used.

Since used Ohlins Sprint shocks are pretty rare, I'd like to know if there are any other Ohlins models that fit the Sprint. It's a lot easier to find a used, say, SV650 shock that one for the Sprint. I mean, how hard can it be.....aren't all shocks the same in general, it's just basically the length (and location of reservoir) that are different?

There must be some other Ohlins shock that is near the dimensions of the one for the Sprint, no?
 
#4 ·
You can probably have an Öhlins dealer convert a shock from another bike to fit the Sprint, but I don't know what that would cost. I'm not aware of any other bike's shock fitting the Sprint, but that doesn't necessarily mean there isn't one.

I've been very happy with my Penske 8983, but those are going for $925 now.

Cheers,
-Kit
 
#8 ·
Yup, I'm aware of Racetech. Already re-built the front forks with a full Racetech build.

I'd much rather get a nice Ohlins (or Penske or Elka) for less than $1g....closer to $500-700 would be great.

There has to be something out there! I found a few Ducati ST3 Ohlins' on ebay for good prices....

Why dont Speed Triple shocks (oem or aftermarket) work? Same swingarm.... ??
 
#10 ·
Hi,

Here's what I found as replacement alternatives in Europe. From UK both Maxton and Nitron provide high quality aftermarket shocks for our 2005 - Sprint ST.

You can find Maxton at

http://maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/products-road.htm

Their reply to my enquiry for my 08 ST was "The fork conversion is a 20mm piston conversion using GP20 parts and replacement Maxton fork springs. It is not a complete replacement of the internal cartridges but a replacement of the key parts of the cartridge to keep the cost down.

Regards the rear the shock quoted at the price of £580.00 + V.A.T is our RT10 monoshock and the shock quoted at £415.00 + V.A.T is our NON-remote reservoir RT10 mono shock."

As for Nitron you can find them at

http://www.nitron.co.uk/Motorcycles/Triumph/Sprint/sprint-st-1050

or if the link doesn't work, try the Nitron site in the "store" category, under bikes you will find Triumph and for the Sprint there are 2 categories of shocks - the one that says Sprint ST 1050 is the correct one even if they mistakenly use the picture of a Tiger for it.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Mihai.
 
#15 ·
Pretty sure Penskes are north of $700, though still south of a grand. Hagon is not in the same league. I run a Penske myself. Just had to spend a couple weeks on the stocker again while it was being rebuilt; I was very happy to get it back!

Speed Triples use a different linkage and presumably a different length.

Cheers,
-Kit
 
#16 ·
I couldn't wait to change the suspension on my 2010 R3T, it was awful. I find the stock setup on my 02 Sprint pretty good. I'm sure it could be improved, but I have no specific complaints.
 
#29 ·
This sounds tempting for my 2011 gt seeing that I am 225lbs
Me too, my friend. And since I ride 2-Up with my wife often, it was simply overloading the stock spring on my ST1050. With the preload maxed out, it would still settle flat with touring gear all loaded.

I'm super excited to see how the bike handles now. I'm nearly done with my Winter maintenance, hopefully will get a few short test rides in tomorrow.
 
#27 ·
Ah, okay! There is a valve; we just can't see it in the photos. Thanks for the explanation!

Cheers,
-Kit
 
#28 ·
Rear shock upgrade, thanks!

Thank you for this thread! Not ready to spend the dough yet, but glad to know of the alternatives. Rebuild sounds good, racetech springs and redo on the forks with my expert stepdad's advise was well worth the effort! Able to push Pepe pretty hard and wish my rear preload was as convenient as a GT so hope to improve someday, Ohlins is the fantasy I hope for, but glad to know other paths have satisfied.:)
 
#31 ·
So I finished the reassemply yesterday and took her out for a short test ride (10 miles). Right off the bat I can see the improvement in the rebuild rear suspention. The ride is both smoother and the handling more firm. Riding over bridge expansion joints is very smooth and when I roll hard on the throttle, the bike doesn't "sit down" any more. On speed bumps the new firmness makes for a sharp upward thrust. In general, the rear suspension is so good now that I found myself forgetting about it; and for the first time noticing how rough the front suspension is.

So my first impression is the $527 (USD) investment was well worth it. I'll come back and post a full review after I get a 1,000 miles on it.


Wayneolson, I only did the rear shock. After today's ride, I am thinking I will want to do the front forks next winter.
 
#32 ·
There is a guy in the Seattle Washington USA area selling a brand new, never used Race Tech GS3 Piggy Back reservoir rear shock on craigslist for $750 US. Race Tech sells this shock for $1050. It is sprung and valved for a 190 pound rider. Here is the link. It isn't me. I just ran across the ad and thought about this thread. I hope this isn't breaking any forum rules. I have no interest as I am going to stick with my Hyperpro Remote Reservoir rear shock.

http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/mpo/4340495963.html


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#33 ·
Just FYI, it's breaking forum rules to post outside the classifieds about something you or your employer are selling. If it's just a deal you want to share, it's okay.

Cheers,
-Kit
 
#35 ·
Racetech shock rebuild

For my '08 1050, I was intending to deal with HR Suspension(TMod) before he moved to Racetech, but ended up following him and had Racetech rebuild/revalve and respring the rear shock. I'm 170 lbs (w/o gear) and ended up going with a stiffer rear spring. But, I also usually ride with the rear bags on and loaded. I also put stiffer springs and Gold Valve kit into the front forks. It's a fussy job, and you need some decent skills and the proper tools to complete the job, but the results turned out really good. A noticeable improvement, front and rear.

If your looking to revalve the existing shock, you might want to PM TMod and discuss. I'm not sure he is still with Racetech and he had some great mods that he did as HR that Racetech didn't offer.

Either way, a revalve is a viable option on the existing stock shock. Setup for your weight and needs and it keeps the stock hydraulic preload adjustment.
 
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