Blown 899 shock what should I replaced it with?

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3 months ago I purchased a 2014 899 from a friend.
I just took it to the track and tried to set up the suspensión to my weight
The rear shock has been leaking for a while and only one click will move the shock from way soft to very hard. Suspension tech told me is pretty much useless
I don’t have the budget for a new TTX or Mupo shock which would be my choice
What options do I have ?
Get another 899/959 stock shock?
Thanks
 
I know a Ducati mechanic who says ktech is the best
But still not sure I should spend that much at my pace Not sure I will feel the difference but maybe I’m underestimating a good suspension
I run an ok pace on intermediate group
 
Maybe revalve the stock shock? I've done that before with good results and its way cheaper than a mupo etc.
 
Magoblanco said:
Not sure I will feel the difference but maybe I’m underestimating a good suspension
I run an ok pace on intermediate group
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Good suspension is in my book, one of the most importen things on a motorcycle, especially when the bike is used for track-days
You will feel the difference, if you get a well setup suspension.
I think at your speed a well setup standard suspension is OK.
Can your rear shock absorber not be serviced/repaired ?
 
Im thinking either revalve the stock one or buying one from a newer 959 those can be found for $100 or less
Next option is buying one from a 1299s electronic and having a shop add manual adjusters but thy would be about 5/600 dollars but that’s would be a good step up from what I have a believe
 
Magoblanco said:
Im thinking either revalve the stock one or buying one from a newer 959 those can be found for $100 or less
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It is better to revalve the one you have, then you know you have a good shock
If you buy a other it could be as bad thats you one you have.

Magoblanco said:
Next option is buying one from a 1299s electronic and having a shop add manual adjusters but thy would be about 5/600 dollars but that’s would be a good step up from what I have a believe
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This is what i have on my 1199 together with a NIX-30 in the front fork, and for me thats pretty good setup.
I service my shock and forks every year = check everything + cleaning + new oil + new gas.
My speed is in the low end of the fast group.
 
Magoblanco said:
Suspension tech told me is pretty much useless
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in that condition? or generally?
I've serviced different 20 years old showas, these were shity. but even these did there job.
bring it to stock/new condition at first. means new seal, oil, pressure.
then you will have a adjustable shock.
before that, fiddeling with the valves makes no sense.

(btw. I've seen one of these shity old showas for sale.
"done" from a well known shop with good reputation. for 600€!!!
this is really burned money.
so, if you come to them, with a "make me fast/öhlins/whatever attitude...what should they do other than take your Money")
 
chris16 said:
in that condition? or generally?
I've serviced different 20 years old showas, these were shity. but even these did there job.
bring it to stock/new condition at first. means new seal, oil, pressure.
then you will have a adjustable shock.
before that, fiddeling with the valves makes no sense.

(btw. I've seen one of these shity old showas for sale.
"done" from a well known shop with good reputation. for 600€!!!
this is really burned money.
so, if you come to them, with a "make me fast/öhlins/whatever attitude...what should they do other than take your Money")
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In the condition is in now.
I know if I Have someone rebuilt it would be still a great shock for me
But is it cost effective doing that instead of buying one low miles one off a 959?
Those can be going for about $100

Doing so reading about those electronic ttx on the 1299s
I can find one for about $250 or less
I think is about $300 to transform to manual adjusters
 
For my 899 I bought a used 1199 shock which is a slight upgrade of the 899 from a guy that had removed it from new, fitted a spring for my weight and it's been fantastic. Mines a track only bike and I've been running it with good results for years.
I got his flat link as well because he wanted better stuff, me I just want stuff that works to my level.
 
able duc said:
For my 899 I bought a used 1199 shock which is a slight upgrade of the 899 from a guy that had removed it from new, fitted a spring for my weight and it's been fantastic. Mines a track only bike and I've been running it with good results for years.
I got his flat link as well because he wanted better stuff, me I just want stuff that works to my level.
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Something like this you are running I believe ?
That would be a good step up from stock I believe and for under $300. Obviously hoping the shock is in good condition and not leaking at all
 
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The 2 other options
Obviously the list options is more expensive and still another 2/300 to add manual adjusters
 
The Ohlins that comes on the S models arent much better than what you have now imo. They look nice but still have street valving, the aftermarket Ohlins GP shocks are the real deal.
 
SCRider said:
The Ohlins that comes on the S models arent much better than what you have now imo. They look nice but still have street valving, the aftermarket Ohlins GP shocks are the real deal.
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Mmm and I have read some posts that swear those shocks with the manual adjusters are just as good as the ttx gp shocks
 
You should be able to buy a shock for $100 and the oem flat link and adjustable rod for 40 or 50. Someone on the forum would have this stuff for you I would think.
 

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