Motorcycle Shocks:
Some tips on finding the best prices, and getting the right shocks for your needs.

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There are several things to consider when buying motorcycle shocks.

Firstly, the front telescoping forks are shocks that isolate the bike frame from the irregularities in the road. These shocks are usually filled with oil and/or gas under pressure. They also incorporate an internal coil spring that also dampens bumps.

There are two main types of these forks. The most prevalent are the type where the fork has the main body at the bottom by the front axle.

The other type is inverted where the body of the shock is on the top closer to the handlebars. The main advantage of this setup is to reduce unsprung weight and thus improves handling.

Most cruisers and touring bikes have the standard fork setup. The inverted setup is usually seen on sport bikes (where owners are looking for extra performance and handling).

The rear motorcycle shock setups come in a variety of configurations.

The basic configuration consists of a swing arm that is connected to the frame of the bike with a axle-type of bolt arrangement that allows the swing arm to move up and down.

The swing arm is controlled by either a single shock or a dual shock. These shocks typically utilize an external or coil-over spring.

The dual shock arrangement utilizes two shocks, one on each side of the swing arm and attached to the bike at the top of the shock.

If your bike has a dual shock setup it is important that each shock is adjusted in the same way in order to ensure reliable, consistent handling.

The mono shock arrangement utilizes a lever-type arrangement that connects the single shock to the swingarm. This shock is usually mounted in the center of the bike at the front of the swingarm under the seat.

Single shocks usually provide better handling and braking. The other advantage of single shocks is that they are easier to adjust and eliminate the need to match adjustments between two shocks.

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