Shocked

[MJPacheco1]

I see that Aprilia makes a aftermarket shock upgrade for the R Factory.

Is this a good investment, or are there even better upgrades??

Michael

[High-Gain SR50]

It's a good 2 up shock or if your over 250 pounds. Other than that it is way too stiff even on it's softest setting.

[redsr50]

i was also looking into this as well. i only weigh like 135 or so....so i shouldnt be investing in this then? ha ha

[alex98098]

I weigh 135 as well, and am interested in this shock, but maybe highgain knows of a more suitable alternative.

[Grenadiers]

i was also looking into this as well. i only weigh like 135 or so....so i shouldnt be investing in this then? ha ha

I weigh 135 as well, and am interested in this shock, but maybe highgain knows of a more suitable alternative.

The shock is listed as a "Racing Shock". I believe that there are other aftermarket shocks out there; you just need to search the various on-line Scooter stores.

Having said that, I have the racing shock and I love it. My weight moves between 200 and 215 (not including what ever I have in the Helmet well or the Top Case) and I find that I like the idea of adjusting the shock based on the road conditions. I also think it looks sharp!!

[DJ GT-S]

I'm 180lb, ride alone and I've got it on the 3rd notch, which i feel is perfect. When I sit on the bike, both the front and rear compress by the same amount, and when i drive over bumps, they "feel" the same though my hand and through my butt.

And that's just the spring rate. The dampening is also much better, which is immediately noticable if you enjoy some spirited driving on twisty roads and often find road imperfections in your way.

[High-Gain SR50]

I would like to bring in and try the Malossi RS24/10 and the less expensive Malossi RS3

[MeepMeep]

I have the shock HG shows above. it came with a spanner to adjust. that little black piece on the bottom also clicks each turn but even after reading im not sure what exactly its adjusting.some kind of fine adjusting it seems. the malossi english translations arent the best this one is for the PPJ. it was a little more but the aprilia only has 4 settings. i think this is fully adjustable. i dont know as much as i should, but im gettin there

[alex98098]

I have the shock HG shows above. it came with a spanner to adjust. that little black piece on the bottom also clicks each turn but even after reading im not sure what exactly its adjusting.some kind of fine adjusting it seems. the malossi engnlish translations arent the best there are more pics in my post "shes finally back" this one is for the PPJ. it was a little more but the aprilia only has 4 settings. i think this is fully adjustable. i dont know as much as i should, but im gettin there

probably adjusts rebound or compression damping maybe both. At least that's how it is on my car shocks.

[High-Gain SR50]

Looks awesome on your scoot with all the white

[MeepMeep]

mine is a litttle different. if you compare mine to the sip pic it obviosuly doesnt have the gas thing but it does have the adjustable black thing that the rs3 is missing. i thought i got the ppj rs24 but now im not sure, ill have to look

thx HG!

[Grenadiers]

It looks great!!

I'm just not a big fan of that purple colour...

Do they have colour options?

[DJ GT-S]

Usually, when there's only one adjustment on a shock, it's compression, so as you crank the knob, it should become stiffer and stiffer on the compression stroke.

[MJPacheco1]

I have the shock HG shows above. it came with a spanner to adjust. that little black piece on the bottom also clicks each turn but even after reading im not sure what exactly its adjusting.some kind of fine adjusting it seems. the malossi english translations arent the best this one is for the PPJ. it was a little more but the aprilia only has 4 settings. i think this is fully adjustable. i dont know as much as i should, but im gettin there

I love this shock. Where di you purchase it??

[MJPacheco1]

I would like to bring in and try the Malossi RS24/10 and the less expensive Malossi RS3

As soon as I see them on the site, I will order.