Shock Absorbers & Suspension

Motorbike shock absorbers for optimum riding performance

Motorbike shock absorbers are one of the spare parts that should be replaced at regular intervals. After all, the shock absorbers or the suspension strut ensure safe riding enjoyment.

What is the task of a shock absorber?

Motorbike shock absorbers slow down the vibrations resulting from the motorbike suspension or the motorbike mass. They therefore compensate for unevenness on the road, such as potholes, speed bumps or bumps. At the same time, they ensure good cornering behaviour and are also essential for maintaining a short braking distance. Shock absorbers are therefore crucial for riding comfort. With good shock absorbers on the motorbike, the rider feels fewer bumps in the road. Thanks to this reduction, the vehicle lies quietly on the road and can be better controlled.

How do you notice that the motorbike shock absorber is broken?

Wear is completely normal for motorbike shock absorbers. However, wear can mean that the shock absorber no longer fulfils its function at some point. The chassis becomes unstable and the rider's safety is jeopardised. As wear is a gradual process, the defective or worn shock absorber is not immediately recognisable. Many drivers get used to the new driving behaviour over time.

This makes it all the more important to check the shock absorbers on your motorbike regularly. This is the only way to recognise whether the vibrations of the spring are sufficiently damped or not. Regularly checking the shock absorbers is also necessary to minimise the risk of accidents. This is because incorrect adjustment can also lead to long-term instability of the motorbike.

An important tip for recognising defective shock absorbers is to take a look at the tread of the tyres. If the tread shows irregular wear, the probability of defective shock absorbers is quite high. If you notice a defect in the shock absorbers on your motorbike, you should urgently install new shock absorbers. Defective or incorrectly adjusted shock absorbers can increase the braking distance and cause the tyres to lose contact with the ground during emergency braking.

Regularly checking your shock absorbers is therefore important to guarantee your safety on the road. If necessary, you can have your motorbike shock absorber adjusted so that you don't have to replace it. We also recommend that you regularly check other components such as the exhaust, lights and radiator. Otherwise, safety risks can quickly arise.

Are shock absorbers subject to registration?

As a rule, shock absorbers are not subject to registration if their functional dimensions correspond to the standard components. However, this only applies if no lowering springs are installed in the new shock absorbers. These are subject to registration and must be approved after installation. If you want to replace the strut and the shock absorber, you must have the conversion approved by the TÜV.

Optimally equipped with suspension struts from Craftride

Shock absorber systems from manufacturers such as Craftride and Zaddox have been developed on the basis of many years of experience in the motorbike accessories industry and are characterised by their quality, safety and optimum price. For example, if you want to replace your defective shock absorbers with new universal shock absorbers on your motorbike, the universal shock absorbers from Craftride are the right choice.

As the size or length of the shock absorbers depends on your motorbike and possibly the model, you should always make sure that they are compatible with your motorbike. The maximum load capacity of a shock absorber should also be taken into account. This is made up of the bike, the tank capacity, the weight of the rider and the additional luggage.

Craftride and Zaddox offer you a wide selection of shock absorbers for your motorbike. You can choose between different colours and lengths to match the new shock absorbers to the look of your bike. The new shock absorbers can give your vehicle a casual custom look or enhance its appearance.

Motorbike shock absorbers at MOTEA

Our motorbike shock absorbers are available for the front and rear axle of your motorbike. As the length of the shock absorbers can vary, just like the spring, you will find shock absorbers in different lengths in our range. This way, we promise you an absolute perfect fit when installing the universal shock absorbers from Craftride. Depending on how long the spare part is, you can lower your machine when you fit the new shock absorbers. The spare parts are usually shorter than the original shock absorbers.

To buy a custom-fit shock absorber from our brand portfolio, it's best to save your bike in your My MOTEA account. Simply select your model and only the products that fit your bike will be displayed.