YPVS Hybrid M-Shock

[duncanjm]

Here goes, my first thread, so be gentle, it might just work ....I have a '94 RD350R hybrid in build with an RGV P swing arm, NK fitting kit and RS 250 wheel, the time has come to get a shock. These caught my eye, the idea of separate damping adjustment with no remote reservoir to mount is appealing. Has anyone here used these shocks, if so, are you happy with them? Ta much.

M Shock by Duncan Muirhead, on Flickr


Website link added

shock-factory.co.uk/content/9-amortisseur-m-shock-2

[lcmarky]

Firstly, welcome along!

Whilst I have zero knowledge of this shock, perhaps someone can help. Maybe get your build thread going in the Hybrids section?

[duncanjm]

Hi Lcmarky, thanks for the welcome. Sure I'll do that.

[Mr Kipling]

hi and a warm welcome as LCMARKY says pop a build thread up, we all like builds.....

[dusty350]

Welcome to the forum
Is that £528 for that shock ? Looks trick enough, but I have no experience of them.
I have had plenty of YSS shocks though and they are excellent value for money - around the 300 quid mark last time I looked. Also Nitron are excellent and bespoke built for you, and probably a bit cheaper than £528 ( though I haven't looked recently).
For value for money, 2 year guarantee, great build quality and length adjustable +/- 5mm, I'd save a few hundred quid and get the YSS, personally

[donkeychomp]

Welcome aboard!

Plus 1 for the YSS shock. For the dosh it's a no-brainer.

Alex

[duncanjm]

Thanks for the replies.
Is there a preferred supplier for YSS?
I’ll get a build thread up later today. Along with a dozen more questions no doubt 😁

[dusty350]

Muttsnuts on here does them, and Norbo too.
Lots of happy customers on here. More than enough shock for our old bikes, and the money saved pays for something else😉

Dusty🙂

[donkeychomp]

Got mine from Mutts, a superb thing, comes with the tools to adjust it and some stickers if you like that kind of thing.

Alex

[veg]

Hello Roberto pietri
No knowledge of the shock, but as above, lots of choice I run a WP, the only consideration if you are running an rgv rear swing arm is the handling is different.

[duncanjm]

Jul 1, 2024 13:21:04 GMT 1 veg said:

Hello Roberto pietri
No knowledge of the shock, but as above, lots of choice I run a WP, the only consideration if you are running an rgv rear swing arm is the handling is different.

Hello Veg, nice to see you are appreciative of 70s/80s superbike style! WP might be a bit high end (brand new at least) cost wise. I'm probably overthinking the whole shock thing, might be sensible to follow the trodden path with YSS / Nitron as per the feedback above.

[veg]

Tbh most plump for the Yss and at the price I really don’t think you can beat it, I only bought the WP as I’m a flash b*****d, would I notice the difference between a WP and a Yss probably not.

[JonW]

for that money youre closer to Nitron money, you could almost get 2 YSS for that.

As people said, YSS is a bit of a no brainer for the cost.

[Tobyjugs]

Sometimes it's nice to take the less troden path like Veg with his WP shock or me with my Wilbers shock.

[duncanjm]

Sorry for the delay in posting. Thanks to you all for responding, YSS / Nitron getting the big thumbs up. I'll have a look at the prices / specs for them, then no doubt procrastinate some more while I faff around with other jobs on the bike! 🙄

[jon]

I have bought both Nitron and YSS shocks for RDs.

I can honestly say you get what you pay for. The Nitron is better IMO, but the difference is minimal; and the price difference means bangs for bucks the YSS comes out on top. Just depends on the size of you wallet?

Jon

[beardy]

Don’t forget Hagon. British made with the same guarantee as YSS and again rebuildable. I’ve always had excellent service from them when things sometimes go wrong. I would have bought one for my LC but the deal that Mutts was doing on a YSS a few years back was too good to turn down.
And welcome in 😊

[duncanjm]

Sorry for the delay in posting. Thanks to you all for responding, YSS / Nitron getting the big thumbs up. I'll have a look at the prices / specs for them, then no doubt procrastinate some more while I faff around with other jobs on the bike! 🙄

[duncanjm]

Jul 22, 2024 16:37:41 GMT 1 beardy said:

Don’t forget Hagon. British made with the same guarantee as YSS and again rebuildable. I’ve always had excellent service from them when things sometimes go wrong. I would have bought one for my LC but the deal that Mutts was doing on a YSS a few years back was too good to turn down.
And welcome in 😊

Thanks for the Hagon info and the welcome Beardy.

[spondon440]

I have a proper likeing for maxton, Made in England (cheshire so even better) made to suit the riders weight and fabulous quality, reassuringly expensive but there you go.

Andy