The Vit 701 suspension thread
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DWB
expert rider
Does anyone have experience with Hyperpro shocks? They seem to be reasonably costed, about $450 for the one noted by BISavage: https://www.webshop-hyperpro.com/en...&category_0=all&category_1=all&category_2=all
BISavage
champion rider
I had the Front springs & Rear shock from Hyperpro on my 401.
Service and Quality were very good.
Service and Quality were very good.
BISavage
champion rider
Even the basic one should be lighter and with a larger piston than the stock one, right?
OP
Max Kool
pro rider
Since when was weight a consideration when buying a shock?
I’d be more curious about its performance (and I expect even a Hyperpro emulsion to be significantly better than the stock unit).
I’d be more curious about its performance (and I expect even a Hyperpro emulsion to be significantly better than the stock unit).
BISavage
champion rider
No clue... figured it was important; cheap suspension has all stamped / welded steel parts and most after market performance stuff is made with precision machined aluminum or alloy material.
nampus
top rider
Hyperpro emulsion will still be significantly better than the stock pogo stick.
But a non emulsion shock will deliver more consistent performance for longer.
But a non emulsion shock will deliver more consistent performance for longer.
BISavage
champion rider
Base on my experiance with the 401, I need to agree.
When I put the regular "basic" emulsion from Hyperpro on it, it really was a night and day improvement.
The shock on the 701 seems a bit better than the 401 (maybe only because of the linkage) so I cannot say whether the improvement will be so huge, but it should be a noticeable improvement non the less.
When I put the regular "basic" emulsion from Hyperpro on it, it really was a night and day improvement.
The shock on the 701 seems a bit better than the 401 (maybe only because of the linkage) so I cannot say whether the improvement will be so huge, but it should be a noticeable improvement non the less.
Hyperpro Germany response is, that the shock type 461 (HU07-1AA) will fit the Vitpilen 701 but until now the "homologation" is ongoing (expected in summer 2022).
It can be equipped with a height adjuster but not with a hydraulic preload adjuster. You can choose between a black and a purple spring furthermore an all black edition is also available.
Because of the incoming legality, the price value and the feedback about the good experiences in this forum, this is my favorite at the moment.
Still no feedback from Nitron and Maxton regarding street legality and customization options.
It can be equipped with a height adjuster but not with a hydraulic preload adjuster. You can choose between a black and a purple spring furthermore an all black edition is also available.
Because of the incoming legality, the price value and the feedback about the good experiences in this forum, this is my favorite at the moment.
Still no feedback from Nitron and Maxton regarding street legality and customization options.
DWB
expert rider
Isn't the Nitron R1 also an emulsion shock? I used to have one on my old MT7 and liked it.
When you guys are referencing emulsion vs. not, are you essentially talking about a remote reservoir vs. single-part shock? I understand what an emulsion is and also the benefits of a remote reservoir, but aren't all single shocks (no reservoir) emulsion by nature?
Curious about the emulsion comments . . .
When you guys are referencing emulsion vs. not, are you essentially talking about a remote reservoir vs. single-part shock? I understand what an emulsion is and also the benefits of a remote reservoir, but aren't all single shocks (no reservoir) emulsion by nature?
Curious about the emulsion comments . . .
OP
Max Kool
pro rider
It’s an internal floating piston design afaik.
DWB
expert rider
I see, so no mixing of oil and air in the Nitron because of the floating piston? And presumably of higher quality suspension behavior?
Anyone else second this regarding the Nitron?
Anyone else second this regarding the Nitron?
The Nitron has a floating piston. All shocks with a remote reservoir will have either a floating piston or a bladder to separate nitrogen from the oil. Single body can & most higher end shocks will have a floating piston as long as there is enough room to fit everything in the length of the shock body. Emulation shocks are used for 2 reasons, to be inexpensive to build or simply not enough room to fit the floating piston.
DWB
expert rider
I was of the opinion that the Svart and Vit had the same rear shocks, but I'm seeing different part numbers for them. Does anyone know the difference? Is it valving and spring rate, or length, eyelet size?
Most of the shocks are spec'd for the Vit. Harder to find a Svart-spec'd one.
Most of the shocks are spec'd for the Vit. Harder to find a Svart-spec'd one.
OP
Max Kool
pro rider
At least the suspension travel is different.
BISavage
champion rider
svartron
fast rider
The Vit has a 110 - 184 spring and the Svart 90 - 190. The Vit coil might be stiffer.