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1100 S Evo Rear Shock

Discussion in 'Monster' started by MADASL, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. Just fitted a nice new YSS rear shock to my 1100.

    Original was in dire need of service so took the opportunity of fitting this one to see how it goes at the next track day.

    I know an Ohlins, Showa or even Sachs may be better but even second hand ones are much more expensive than this new one.

    More news after the track day.

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  2. Decent article on improving a 1100 Monster in the copy of Performance Bikes this month.
     
  3. Except there are many errors in it...
    916 wheel does not “slip straight on” (New brake required as M1100 disc is larger)
    You can’t fit a “new chip” as the ecu needs to be reprogrammed
    The brakes are shit and there’s no mention of that in the article
    Etc
     
  4. Thanks
     
  5. As promised post track day update -

    New rear YSS shock behaved really well.

    I've never used this manufacturer before so was a little nervous but build quality and dynamic quality is very good with plenty of adjustment available.

    All for less than a service of an old Ohlin, Showa etc.

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  6. Do you know if the rear wheel nut on the left side of an 1100 EVO is a left hand thread or not
     
  7. Standard thread - right tight/left loose;)

    It will be huffing tight.
     
  8. Many thanks - most helpful
     
  9. That looks a reasonably priced bit of kit. I managed to undo mine with a breaker bar and 5ft of scaffold pole - you said it would be tight!
     
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