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    RX135 - Rear suspension

    Guys, the rear shox in my RX is broken, looking to replace them. I feel the stock shox (gabriel/escorts) are bit hard and you really dont feel any cushioning effect. I'm looking for a shox which would give a smooth & cushioned ride. I consulted with 2 mech's, one of'em suggested the nitrox shox which comes in the new discoverer and the other suggested rtr shox.

    Has anyone tried these on RX's before ? Any other suggested choice apart from these ? One other thing, would it require any modification to fit these new type shox ?

    Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.
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    • #3
      Ive seen in many RX ---- the Dual Spring Shocks of that of Discover 125cc Model......

      It cops with the Bike nice and gives a Good Absorbence.........

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      • #4
        You can fit those dual SNS shocks found in most entry level bajaj bikes. think its a straight fit.No mod needed.
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        • #5
          @donarun
          i suggest you go for gabriel/escorts shox only for the better ride quality.they are the best designed shox for rx series.

          btw i have seen people go for sns suspensions without any modifications and switch back to stock shox.
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          • #6
            get Endurance shocks...they are a direct fit and offer a comfy ride !!

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            • #7
              fix the orginal shox (escorts or gabriel) , as you need to stick to the original bikes ride height so that the handling is not affected

              nitrox from heavy bikes like pulsar,rtr (weighing >140 kg) etc will make the rear hard which will end up making the front wander. RX is a 98 kg bike
              Last edited by satishg; 05-02-2009, 01:01 AM.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by pk28.karthik View Post
                i have seen people go for sns suspensions without any modifications and switch back to stock shox.
                including me.. stay away from SNS.. they work like pure crap on an RX.. its better to stick with OE shox
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                • #9
                  After lot of delibration i decided to go with the OE shox (gabriel). The pair costed be 1080 with 6 months warranty. The ride comfort is still short of the 4S bikes, maybe the RX can never match 4S bikes interms of ride comfort.

                  Thank u guys for all your suggestions.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Arun Cheloor View Post
                    including me.. stay away from SNS.. they work like pure crap on an RX.. its better to stick with OE shox
                    what modifications do you think are required ?? they are a direct fit. plug and play, so to speak. i changed to SNS rear suspension for my rx-135 very recently, and am very happy with it. ride quality is greatly improved.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by hell_glider View Post
                      what modifications do you think are required ?? they are a direct fit. plug and play, so to speak. i changed to SNS rear suspension for my rx-135 very recently, and am very happy with it. ride quality is greatly improved.
                      if it so, congrats for the better handling ride dude. but i am sure with a pillion the ride will be different. ride more and you will start seeing the results.
                      btw are you running a 16incher on your bike in the rear?
                      Bikes don't spill oil, they mark their territory.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by pk28.karthik View Post
                        if it so, congrats for the better handling ride dude. but i am sure with a pillion the ride will be different. ride more and you will start seeing the results.
                        btw are you running a 16incher on your bike in the rear?
                        the main improvement is in fact with a pillion. my wife finds the new setup much more comfy and so do I. its much more easier on the back. i have in fact set it at the softest setting. agreed, i don't try flicking and throwing around the bike that much. but i haven't really found anything really amiss, or drastically changed, because i have been on the same bike for 11 years now, and i would realise if something was really bad or wrong. its definitely become softer. compared to the exceptionally hard setup earlier, it sort of glides now. again, i am saying compared to the original stock setup, not in comparison with the newer bikes with the gas shocks.

                        i am running the stock rims.
                        Last edited by hell_glider; 06-12-2009, 07:15 PM.
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                        She had three babies named Nat, Pat, and Tat.
                        She said it was fun in the breeding,
                        But found it was hell in the feeding
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                        • #13
                          nice to know man. but again i say its with one's perspective. cos i have seen people coming back to stock escorts/gabriel shocks from SNS complaining the handling/ride quality.
                          well if you are happy with it then ride on mate.
                          happy and safe riding.
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