Motorcycle Shock Compression Adjusters & Parts

Tuning your suspension to suit different terrain and rider weights is essential to winning a race, so if your motorbike is meant for adventure or racing either offroad or on track, the rear shock probably has adjustable damping. These 'clickers' change how much oil flows through the valving shims, so act like taps for water. To tune is as simple as twisting tighter or looser - see our using your adjusters article for hot tips.

The compression plug assembly bolts directly into the shock's inner body - with basic models having one clicker that adjusts all compression forces, while more advanced dampers have separate high and low speed comp assemblies for finer adjustment - see our triple adjustable aftermarket shock absorbers for some examples.