As FixitSan has previously mentioned the MT-09 / Tracer 900 range of shocks are a great alternative to the standard TDM900 shocks.
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This is the NTR R1 version of the shock for the Tracer 900. This one is used but in great condition, no real paint chips / corrosion on the spring and the bump stop is still the original clolour. It has a heavier 700lb Nitron black spring fitted, which handily matches the TDM's standard spring rate. The shock length is 5mm longer than the TDM9 shock - fairly negligible unless you are very short of leg. There is a built-in option to extend the shock's bottom fork clevis by (up to) another 10mm should you want to raise the back-end.
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I originally thought it would've bolted straight into place, but the top mount was not quite as wide as the TDM's frame mount. Mr Henty worked his magic, fabricating a couple of spacers (as shown in the first picture) to make the top mount a perfect fit.
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I found that it rides great (obvs, it's a Nitron).
Preload adjustment tool and documentation pic now uploaded.
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This is the NTR R1 version of the shock for the Tracer 900. This one is used but in great condition, no real paint chips / corrosion on the spring and the bump stop is still the original clolour. It has a heavier 700lb Nitron black spring fitted, which handily matches the TDM's standard spring rate. The shock length is 5mm longer than the TDM9 shock - fairly negligible unless you are very short of leg. There is a built-in option to extend the shock's bottom fork clevis by (up to) another 10mm should you want to raise the back-end.
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I originally thought it would've bolted straight into place, but the top mount was not quite as wide as the TDM's frame mount. Mr Henty worked his magic, fabricating a couple of spacers (as shown in the first picture) to make the top mount a perfect fit.
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I found that it rides great (obvs, it's a Nitron).
Preload adjustment tool and documentation pic now uploaded.