Motorcycle Bare Shock Shafts

Right in the centre of your motorbike's coilover is the main damping shaft. At the top end it holds the piston inside the shock absorber body while at the bottom end it screws onto the Clevis or Yoke.

The hard chromed damper shaft looks simple, but is full of inner components - the rebound adjuster presses on a pushrod that slides around inside that main damping rod, with tiny guides, bushes, o-rings, spacers, clips and an angled end needle used to adjust valve pressure.

These bare OEM shock shafts don't include the internal small components inside - just an empty steel outer tube - however we sell the inner rebound parts, the lower attachment lug & rebound clicker from the base, plus the mounting bearings parts separately. Remember that the bearing & seal need regular servicing too!

We also stock assembled replacement damping rods with internal parts pre-installed or full shaft & eye assemblies to help you rebuild your rear shocks quicker & easier.

If your motorcycle shocks are rebuildable (not all of them are - see our FAQ on shock servicing) and have reb adjustment, you will usually find it inside the end eye assembly. This clevis or yoke then bolts to the rear swingarm or suspension link via bearings & grease seals to keep the whole suspension moving smoothly. They look simple, but are often full of small clicker parts! Find out how to use those clickers effectively in our DIY damping adjustment guide.