Motorcycle Shock Piston Low Friction Ring Conversions

When most riders talk performance the first thing they think of is POWER - but if you're smart, that's the last on the list. Shoving grunt into a chassis that can't cope builds a scary bucking bronco. First steps are basics - make sure your bike is properly maintained, clean, no leaks, fresh oil, good clutch setup. Remove any extra weight. Fit grippy tyres. You've got the perfect starting point! Quality suspension comes next & Teknik Motorsport are motorcycle suspension tuning experts.

Stock coilovers are engineered to a cost, so sports & offroad bike manufacturers often cut corners with compression & rebound damping components & their adjustability. Inside many rear shock absorbers are damping pistons using soft PTFE bands; they're cheap & seal well, but wear quickly, with high friction. These aftermarket bushing conversions swap in a teflon coated durable metal collar bush & reliable sealing o-rings, giving a longer service life. This modification also means smooth consistent responses without any jerky 'stiction', so comp & reb clicker adjustments feel clearer for fine tuning, valving shim changes become more precise.

You should consider our upgrade options for gas bladder reservoirs & caps while you're servicing your existing factory piggyback shocks - these high quality replacement performance parts increase nitrogen volume inside the damper for improved plushness, comfort, handling & traction on any terrain.

Watching racing videos, do the winners look like they're being kicked around? That circuit star can lean further, without braking dive, sailing over cornering bumps that push you off line. That motocross hero hooks up on loosest dirt, turns quicker after landing jumps, floats over whoops that rattle you roughly. Are they more skilled? Maybe. But their motorbike is predictable & controlled, giving confidence to push grip further & time to concentrate on faster laps.

Tuned suspensions aren't just for the track though. Riding on potholed tarmac or offroad trail adventures improves too - a smooth ride, comfortable saddle no longer absorbing corrugations & vibration, longer endurance. Keeping safe tyre contact with the road under all conditions gives more grip & acceleration.

So now you've built up some skills & experienced riding a competent bike, how about setting up your gearing for better lap times & ridability? You're finally ready to turn up the wick with a screaming tuned engine & a blasting aftermarket muffler - but have a think about it first.