To maintain optimal performance throughout their operating life, Nitron shocks should be serviced and rebuilt regularly. The stresses and forces experienced during road riding, track driving, or racing gradually deplete the shearing ability of the oil within the shock, leading to a decline in damping performance.
Every Nitron factory service is carried out to the same exacting standards as when building a brand-new kit. Each service undergoes rigorous quality control checks to earn the Nitron Seal of Approval.
If you own a pair of our Street Series shocks, we’re unfortunately unable to offer a service or rebuild for these units due to the age of the shocks. Over time, our shock designs have been developed and updated, and the parts and specifications have changed. As a result, we no longer source or stock the parts required to service these earlier units.
The service includes the following parts and actions:
- Adjuster settings, spring preload, and various measurements recorded
- Cleaning and degreasing (additional charge if extremely dirty)
- Disassembly and inspection
- Reassembly with new seals, O-rings, and shims
- Bled with new oil
- Dyno performance test
- Nitrogen re-gas to specification pressure
- New Nitron stickers applied
- Returning shock(s) to received or factory settings, unless stated otherwise
Please note: Any additional parts requiring replacement due to wear and tear, misuse or incorrect installation will be chargeable at the standard cost. A charge will also apply if the product is extremely dirty for the clean and degrease. Any additional work will be discussed with you before being undertaken where possible.
Recommended Service Interval
Nitron shocks have been specifically designed and built to provide years of reliable and consistent service. As with any high performance high precision product, to ensure optimum performance at all times, it is recommended that they are serviced to a schedule recommended by the manufacturer. This should be carried out directly by Nitron or by a Nitron Approved Service Centre to ensure this is done correctly with genuine Nitron parts.
The frequency of a recommended service varies according to the individual schedule received with the shock, however the recommended servicing schedules are detailed below.
For consistent hard race use, the service time frames are dependent on application.
Automotive & Motorcycle:
- Race Use: Every 30 hours or 1 season
- Track Use: 30,000 km / 18,000 miles
- Road Use: 50,000 km / 30,000 miles (3 years)
How to request your service
Download and fill out our Service Request Form using the button below. Please include a printed copy of Page 2 with the return of your shock(s) to;
Nitron Service Department, Unit 8 Tungsten Park, Colletts Way, Witney, Oxfordshire. OX29 0AX.
Please note: Any additional parts requiring replacement due to wear and tear, misuse or incorrect installation will be chargeable at the standard cost. A charge will also apply if the product is extremely dirty for the clean and degrease. Any additional work will be discussed with you before being undertaken where possible.
Useful
Information
Pricing
Nitron R1
(1-Way)
Full Service/Rebuild:
£160.00 (+ VAT) per shock
Nitron R2
(2 or 3-Way)
Full Service/Rebuild:
£205.00 (+ VAT) per shock
Return
shipping:
For UK:
£12.50 + VAT
For anywhere outside of the UK, please contact us for cost / estimate.
Warranty
Automotive
Nitron warrants all its products and accessories against design and material defect for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. Uniquely, Nitron offer a rolling 12 month parts warranty on all shocks that are serviced by a Nitron Approved Service Centre.
Motorcycle
Nitron warrants all its motorcycle products and accessories against design and material defect for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. The warranty does not cover any such failure due to incorrect fitment or use and does not extend to any other part of the motorcycle. All Nitron shocks require specific maintenance detailed above. Failure to comply with the installation and maintenance procedures may result in avoidable damage caused to the shock or motorcycle. Servicing by an authorised Nitron service centre at the intervals specified above must be adhered to as a condition of the warranty.
Uniquely, Nitron offer a rolling 12 month parts warranty on all shocks that are serviced by a Nitron Approved Service Centre.
Locate your shock stamp number
Need help locating your shock stamp number?
Click the button below to visit our webpage with helpful illustrations. If you are still having trouble, please contact us for further assistance.
Spring Removal / Pre-load Adjustment
Watch our video tutorial to show you how to remove and refit springs and adjust spring pre-load. If you have any questions or queries regarding this video, please get in contact.
Nitron User Manuals
Our automotive and motorcycle user manuals provide clear instructions for installation, setup, maintenance, and suspension adjustment. Click the links below to get the information you need to keep your Nitron shocks performing at their best.