Shock absorber

[wyscbp]

Hi, I have a 2006 DL1000 and the shock absorber needs replacing for the MOT, its the rebound part of the shock that's faulty, can a shock be repaired..???  if not what shock should I put in as an original cost over £1000 plus fitting...  :(    Cheers

[hookie]

There are several companies that can rebuild your original shock. Google it you'll find them. This company has been around for several years and have a good reputation.  http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/

[Asmith61]

Hi I personally wouldn't bother reworking the standard shock, what I have done with mine and also my 1200 bandit is I bought a shock from hagon shocks they are excellent you will get a peplacement for around £350-£400 give them a ring you won't be disappointed good luck 

[mr_diver]

Yep Hagon.

Or Nitron which are a bit more trick.

[user650]

Check fleabay some replacements on there from around £300 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DL1000-V-STROM-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-NITROGEN-GAS-2-YEAR-WARRANTY-/121991677968?fits=UKM_Make%3ASuzuki&hash=item1c67454810:g:qfMAAOSwS7hW~8Qr

[Moo]

The shock on my DL650 Wee recently went, lost all its oil and went pogo.

Bought a nearly new Hagon shock for a DL1000 off eBay for £160. Just received it today and it looks brilliant! Absolutely pristine 

Brooks will re-gas it etc.. for £120 or a replacement hagon is £299.99 for one without the remote dampening module.

[plumber02]

if you're really into you riding a intend on keeping it for 3 years or more I'd go for a custom for your weight and riding style I bought a wilbers manual preload here for E500 what a difference

[Asmith61]

What I didn't say earlier was when I bought my hagon shocks I had them made to my weight for no extra cost, I also brought progressive front springs and heavier gauge oil which made a huge difference to both bikes, I did the v-strom when I bought it new 10 years ago and the bandit 17 years ago and both shocks are as good today as when I fitted them, I can not rate the blokes a hagon shocks highly enough.
Good luck with what ever shock you decide to buy 
 

[sv1000]

fitted a Nitron to my 2015 glee soon after getting the bike. its the best money you will ever spend, vastly supperier to the standard shock.