Author Topic: Rear suspension leak - repair or replace? (Read 2572 times)

thristov · « **on:** July 20, 2020, 08:02:05 AM »

Hello everyone (greetings from Bulgaria),

I ride Triumph Tiger XC 800 2011 and just recently after a 200 km ride observed a leaking rear suspension (oil droplets at the bottom of the rear suspension unit). Want to ask if the shock can be repaired by a specialized suspension mechanic or do I need to order a new stock one (costs about £800)?

Thanks much in advance!

KildareMan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2020, 10:26:41 AM »

Well don't order the oem. I just replaced mine this year with a new Hyperpro which was cheaper than the oem

Stevie.P · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2020, 10:53:50 AM »

.... not worth the cost of repairing the leaking one and I definitely wouldn't buy a new OEM one when you can get a personally built weight specific quality replacement for around £250-£300 less from the likes of Hyperpro, Wilbers, Nitron.

thristov · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2020, 01:54:12 PM »

Thank you so much for the comments. I just figured out after reading in the forum whole day, that I would be nuts to order a new OEM shock (Part no: T2056200, which costs £723.08), so instead did some research and ordered a brand new Nitron NTR Adventure Series with 1-way adjustability (for £528.00 including UK VAT). I do not need anything too fancy, so think this will do the job for the many miles ahead.

KildareMan · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2020, 01:56:20 PM »

Stevie.P · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2020, 02:18:16 PM »

Originally Posted by thristov

... ordered a brand new Nitron NTR Adventure Series with 1-way adjustability (for £528.00 including UK VAT). I do not need anything too fancy, so think this will do the job for the many miles ahead.

That would also be my choice if I had the spare cash. However if/when my OEM shock plays up I can then justify the cost.

ENGLISHBANDIT · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2020, 07:18:31 PM »

Have you ordered your shock yet

thristov · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2020, 12:46:06 AM »

Originally Posted by ENGLISHBANDIT

Have you ordered your shock yet

Yes, it should arrive next week before my 2000km trip

ENGLISHBANDIT · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2020, 09:53:12 AM »

Shame could have got you a discount. Mine comes in 2 weeks I think. where you off two

Rick B · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2020, 10:14:07 AM »

Originally Posted by ENGLISHBANDIT

Shame could have got you a discount. Mine comes in 2 weeks I think. where you off two

You getting the spring or complete shock?

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