Motorcycle Shock Spring Retainer Clips

Teknik Shock Spring Retainer or C-Clip

Shock Spring Retainer or C-Clip

A motorbike's coilover needs to attach the coil spring to the shock absorber shaft and retain the bottoming rubber and bumper cup. The retainer sits like a large C-clip to keep the spring concentric around the shock body and locks in place using the spring's preload; the gap in its outer diameter allows it to fit around the damper rod while replacing shock springs.

How retainers protect and locate the spring

  • Securely anchor the conical bumper and bottoming rubber
  • Keep the spring concentric to prevent rubbing during suspension travel
  • Lock spring preload to maintain geometry and sag settings
  • Work with perches, spacers and spring hardware; see spring rate, preload & sag

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching retainers with Suspension Tools. If bump stops are repeatedly crushed, check compression clickers via our clicker guide or fit upgraded damping piston valving kits.

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Browse retainers and spring seats to fit your coilover and maintain correct spring rate and preload.

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Showa Genuine Parts

Showa Genuine Parts Spring seat B

Showa Genuine Motorcycle Suspension Parts
(SKU: R39300002)
$420.00
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Shock Spring Retainer or C-Clip

A motorbike's coilover needs to attach the coil spring to the shock absorber shaft and retain the bottoming rubber and bumper cup. The retainer sits like a large C-clip to keep the spring concentric around the shock body and locks in place using the spring's preload; the gap in its outer diameter allows it to fit around the damper rod while replacing shock springs.

How retainers protect and locate the spring

  • Securely anchor the conical bumper and bottoming rubber
  • Keep the spring concentric to prevent rubbing during suspension travel
  • Lock spring preload to maintain geometry and sag settings
  • Work with perches, spacers and spring hardware; see spring rate, preload & sag

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching retainers with Suspension Tools. If bump stops are repeatedly crushed, check compression clickers via our clicker guide or fit upgraded damping piston valving kits.

Shop Shock Spring Retainer or C-Clip

Browse retainers and spring seats to fit your coilover and maintain correct spring rate and preload.