Changing rear shock absorbers of a motorcycle do make a huge difference in comfort sector!!

I decided to share my experience with the world so i thought i'd write a blog post hoping it will be useful for anyone who is having a problem with motorcycle shock absorber just like myself. Back in last January (2017) i found my self without a motorcycle since motorcycle prices in Sri Lanka had been sky rocketed to maximum possible prices i was unable to afford one. When i was going through the second hand market i came across this wonderful little machine which do all that i need. Only downside i had about it was the engine capacity since i was used to bigger displacement motorcycles and it was only 125CC. I went in for a test ride and it completely changed my idea about the Honda CG125 (Front Disc , 5 Speed model with electric start). It had wonderful torque to it and it is what we really need for traffic congested roads. Fuel economy was also unbelievable and i got the Honda reliability as well. I should't forget to mention the awesome thumpy stock beat of the classic push rod engine was very appealing to me since i love the good ol' machines than new ones.

After riding the bike for couple of months i began to suffer fatigue and back pains due to rear shocks. That's what i believed at least. They were just single action shocks that had kept idle for more than three years before i bought the bike.

Stock Shock absorbers when i bought the bike

These were the stocks after removal

I've been doing research online and kept asking around experienced mechanics regards to this matter and they said adding new nitro gas shocks will not do any different. Some of them ask me to find a better roads to ride on which is ridiculous because i am not working for road development authority of this island. I upgraded the seat cushion yet it only helped a little.

I tried a new pair of single action oil shocks and didn't make much difference so i thought what they are saying is true. One day me and my father went through the whole concept of Gas Filled shock absorbers and decided to buy a pair that would fit my bike.

With a doubt in our minds we went to the nearest motorcycle store and bought "Gabriel Double Action Nitros Gas Shock absorbers" which comes for "Bajaj Pulsar 135". They were inverted model which will perfectly fit my bike after little modification of the top rubber and bush.

New Gas Shocks after installation

Guess what!!!! the motorcycle had complete changed the way it performs. I tried riding it with pillion on and not a single issue, no harsh pot holes. The new shocks did make a wonderful difference. If you are one of those people who are suffering from the same issue and wondering about will it make a difference then hear me...

"GAS FILLED NITRO SHOCKS DO MAKE A MASSIVE DIFFERENCE IN RIDING COMFORT AND YES!!! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUILD ROADS BY YOURSELF TO GO TO THE CITY"

I hope this article will be useful for those who are on the fence like my self. Especially the CG 125 owners who is suffering from back pain and pot holes.