Showa TT shock (2012 >) ...

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  1. Mr OCD

    Mr OCD Well-Known Member

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    Anyone running one on a 08-11 blade?

    Apparently there is a mod that can be done to them? Anyone know anything about it?

    Just picked up a mint 6k mile unit for next to nothing ... :)
     
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    Which one ? Post à pic !
     
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1428259605.009420.jpg
     
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    Why TT shock....?
     
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    Twin tube!!! Lol
     
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    ...... So it's just à 2012 oem shock lol.
     
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    I have this shock on my 09 blade. I had to cut a slit out of my hugger to fit it.
     
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    You mean the shim stack upgrade?
     
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    Correct ... It's called a twin tube / or balance free shock which is how it differs from the earlier model.

    Either way it cost me sod all :)
     
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    That's it... Anymore info chap please?
     
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    Or the hugger upgrade?
     
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    I have already changed hugger so no big deal :)
     
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    Yes don't bother..... Get a proper shock that works.
    I am not being derogatory in any way but I ran a balance free shock on my 09 blade and yes it was better than the original shock but not by a lot.
    I now have a 2012 version with this fitted as standard and spoke to many suspension experts about what can be done with this shock, not a lot really as the springs are too bloody hard and only two people make them and they cost a hundred pounds, so by the time you have raffled around rebuilding it with parts and labour costs and a new spring you would be better off buying a good used oh lions unit
     
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    It can stay as it is then ... Cheers :)
     
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    Yes save your money and wait until a good shock comes up, this will transform your bike.
     
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    Will shove the 2012> on the bike for now ... Then sell it on when another upgrade comes up for sale ...
     
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    Yes good idea
     
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    Mine image.jpg
     
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    See what you mean about cutting hugger ... I think mine already has a big enough slot actually.
     
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    I sent mine for a re valve to Ktech......along with fresh serviced 2012 forks all fitted to my 08 trackbike.......transformed handling yes there is better bling but IMO a good upgrade from standard with blowing major bucks !!
     
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