Shock and Forks for 2000 Monster 900

[Rickrides]

What shock can I use to replace the stock one on my 2000 Monster 900?

Also, are there any adjustable forks that are a direct bolt on? 

I've heard that there are such things but don't know what other bike's shocks and forks would work.

Thanks!

[koko64]

Forum sponsors have Ohlins shocks for most models. Check Motowheels and Monsterparts. Have you checked the forum classifieds?
A good suspension shop can rebuild your forks to suit you. Some shops can rebuild rear your shock to a high level. Just a matter of comparing cost. You could pm speeddog too at Valley Desmo Service.

[Speeddog]

Ohlins is a popular choice, I've run one on both my Monsters.

Currently running an emulsion-style Penske on my 97, it's quite good.
Straight out of the box, I'd say the Penske is better.

Some of our members in Europe have run other brands.

'00 - '05 M900, M1000, S4 and S4R have adjustable forks that bolt right on.
That's assuming there's been no strange changes done to your bike, it's 16 years old and lots can happen.

Superbike forks from 748, 916, 996 are better units and usually a bit cheaper, but they don't bolt on directly.
Shimming the lower triple and either boring out the upper, or aftermarket unit sized to suit is necessary.
They are a bit longer, so can be problematical if you're running regular bars.
Less of a problem if you're running clipons, but you'll still need to get a different set of clipons.

[Slide Panda]

The Ohlins shock for the '00 900 is the DU-440. If you can manage to find one from the 900S, along the the bracket for the reservoir, it's a mildly better option. It's the same shock, but the remote line is shorter and the bracket mounts it under the subframe. The DU-440 retrofit kit has a long hose, and some clamps to affix the reservoir to the frame.

I've got a Penske shock on my track bike, and it's a great bit of kit. Penske can do a bespoke build for you.

[Duck-Stew]

Ohlins is a popular choice, I've run one on both my Monsters.

Currently running an emulsion-style Penske on my 97, it's quite good.
Straight out of the box, I'd say the Penske is better.

Some of our members in Europe have run other brands.

'00 - '05 M900, M1000, S4 and S4R have adjustable forks that bolt right on.
That's assuming there's been no strange changes done to your bike, it's 16 years old and lots can happen.

Superbike forks from 748, 916, 996 are better units and usually a bit cheaper, but they don't bolt on directly.
Shimming the lower triple and either boring out the upper, or aftermarket unit sized to suit is necessary.
They are a bit longer, so can be problematical if you're running regular bars.
Less of a problem if you're running clipons, but you'll still need to get a different set of clipons.

Only *slight* modification to the above is that the '00 and '01 M900-Dark did NOT have adjustable forks.  There's an '01 in my garage to attest to this.

[Speeddog]

Only *slight* modification to the above is that the '00 and '01 M900-Dark did NOT have adjustable forks.  There's an '01 in my garage to attest to this.

OK, that would explain my puzzlement at his M900 not having adjustables.