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Researched and written by [http://www.ninja250.org/IanJ IanJ] July, 2006 | Researched and written by [http://www.ninja250.org/IanJ IanJ] July, 2006 | ||
==Why a different shock?== | |||
One of the deficits of the Ninja 250 is that its stock rear shock is severely undersprung for a heavier rider such as myself. When I bought my new '06, I knew that I would want a better shock, and ended up gathering a good amount of information on what is available. This is an overview of that information. | One of the deficits of the Ninja 250 is that its stock rear shock is severely undersprung for a heavier rider such as myself. When I bought my new '06, I knew that I would want a better shock, and ended up gathering a good amount of information on what is available. This is an overview of that information. | ||
If you're overwhelmed by terminology, there's a brief glossary at the end of the article. | If you're overwhelmed by terminology, there's a brief glossary at the end of the article. | ||
There are two broad classes of shock available for the Ninja 250: those from other bikes, and those produced specifically for the 250 by the aftermarket. This article focuses on aftermarket shocks built specifically for the Ninja 250. | There are two broad classes of shock available for the Ninja 250: those from other bikes, and those produced specifically for the 250 by the aftermarket. This article focuses on aftermarket shocks built specifically for the Ninja 250. | ||
==The aftermarket options == | |||
There may be more than these options available, but this is what I've found so far. | There may be more than these options available, but this is what I've found so far. | ||
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The WP shock most likely uses shim-stack valves. Their website says they offer adjustable length standard (which will allow you to raise or lower the rear of the bike), and that the listed shock comes with preload and rebound adjustments. This shock will be suitable for all types of riding, from commuting through racing. | The WP shock most likely uses shim-stack valves. Their website says they offer adjustable length standard (which will allow you to raise or lower the rear of the bike), and that the listed shock comes with preload and rebound adjustments. This shock will be suitable for all types of riding, from commuting through racing. | ||
==Suspension companies with no EX250 shock== | |||
The following companies produce suspension components, but don't have a model which fits the Ninja 250 (not an exhaustive list): | The following companies produce suspension components, but don't have a model which fits the Ninja 250 (not an exhaustive list): | ||
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*Wilburs | *Wilburs | ||
==Glossary== | |||
Ball-check valve: one of two common methods used to achieve damping in a shock. A ball-check valve is usually implemented as a steel ball pressed into an orifice by a spring. Oil is forced past the ball to achieve damping. See also shim-stack valve and damping. | Ball-check valve: one of two common methods used to achieve damping in a shock. A ball-check valve is usually implemented as a steel ball pressed into an orifice by a spring. Oil is forced past the ball to achieve damping. See also shim-stack valve and damping. | ||