Motorcycle Glossary
Shock absorber
In Turkish: Amortisör
In short
A shock absorber combines a spring and a damper to soak up bumps and keep the wheel in contact with the road.
Rear suspension uses either twin shocks or a single shock (monoshock) with a linkage. The spring takes the impact and the damper uses oil to control the spring's rebound.
- Preload: spring pre-tension, adjusted for pillion and luggage
- Damping adjusters: compression and rebound on some models
- Replacements are matched by eye-to-eye length and mounting type
Oil leaks, bouncing after bumps or bottoming out are signs that the shock needs replacing or rebuilding.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Arka amortisör
- Monoşok
- Shock
- Süspansiyon
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
