# Shock absorber

> A shock absorber combines a spring and a damper to soak up bumps and keep the wheel in contact with the road.

- **Also known as:** Arka amortisör, Monoşok, Shock, Süspansiyon
- **Turkish term:** Amortisör
- **Category:** [Shock Absorbers](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/category/shock-absorbers)
- **Page:** https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/shock-absorber

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.

## Related terms

- [Front fork](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/front-fork): The front fork is the twin-tube telescopic assembly that holds the front wheel and provides front suspension with springs and oil.
- [Swingarm](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/swingarm): The swingarm is the rear suspension arm that connects the rear wheel to the frame and pivots up and down with the shock.

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