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Hi guys,

Rode a GTS 125 from Lands End to John O'Groats a few years back, loved it and brought a GTS 300 last year.

Now the stock front shock is terrible(also ride a KTM 990 SMT) and I want something better! I've been looking at the Bitubo front and rear shocks, anyone have experience with these?

Any advice appreciated!
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I can not provide technical advice however I have the Bitubo front & rear shock installed on my 2017 GTV and it handles completely different than the stock shocks. Riding over speed bumps or rougher road surfaces is very smooth.
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I've had Bitubos, front and rear, on my LX for about 8 years. Greatly improved handling and ride.

My only gripe is that the narrower-than-stock bushing loop at the bottom of the rear shock caused the rubber bushing to wear prematurely, and I had to replace it.
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I can not provide technical advice however I have the Bitubo front & rear shock installed on my 2017 GTV and it handles completely different than the stock shocks. Riding over speed bumps or rougher road surfaces is very smooth.
Same here on a 2017 GTV. Also feels more planted at highway speeds from 60 MPH and up.
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Thanks all, seems like good feedback for the Bitubo. I had been looking at cheaper alternatives but I know I'll regret it.
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