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Offline Zeke

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New shocks
« on: May 23, 2005, 06:59:10 AM »
Hey all:

My shocks seem to be pretty tired -- wondering how to handle that.

I know progressive makes shocks -- anyone tried 'em?  What do you think?

Any others?  $$$

Zeke
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Re: New shocks
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2005, 07:04:56 AM »
Hagon's - I love 'em (and they look good)
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Re: New shocks
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2005, 07:08:13 AM »
I just installed a set from partsnmore.com.  The bike's an occasional rider, not a racer or anything exotic.  Great price, decent fit.  Big improvement in the ride.

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Re: New shocks
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2005, 03:21:14 PM »
I was thinking about getting the partsnmore shocks myself. I dont race and the idea of dual springs is good as it is hard to make a progressive spring.
I suppose others will say they are crap cause they are not ikons or konis but if they work, then they work.
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: New shocks
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2005, 06:10:42 PM »
Me first: "They're crap cause they're not Ikon or Koni!" Ha ha, seriously, they're probably better than the OEM's, (which are just plain awful) but it's a bit like the "which helmet?" post, remember, shockers are a safety item, just like brakes ansd tires, would you skimp on them too? For the same money you could buy a used pair of Koni's and rebuild them, which is easy and cheap, and unlike the cheapies, you can still buy replacement parts for 30 year old Koni's. cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: New shocks
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2005, 06:25:33 PM »
ok, terry, what do you think of Betor shocks?
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Re: New shocks
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2005, 07:31:50 PM »
Geez, I haven't heard that name in awhile! Well, back in the day, Betor's (Spanish) were a good quality, reasonably priiced shock, in about the same class as Hagon, Boge, etc. I had to "google" Betor to see if they're still manufactured, but they are still there, and apparently still producing good quality shocks at a reasonable price. Maybe we should delegate Raul to go to the manufacturer with a bulk order, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New shocks
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2005, 07:56:18 PM »
lol, i got a nos set a while back, havent used them yet so we will see, there is a guy on ebay that has a bunch, i think i paid 40 us for them...
joe
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Re: New shocks
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2005, 08:40:40 PM »
That's an excellent price mate, one site in Britain had them for $200.00. What's the ebay dude's ebay ID? I'll check 'em out! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New shocks
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2005, 08:48:00 PM »
 drfishduck  is the guys ebay id, btw, i am looking for a race type tank, or anything like that, know of anything?
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: New shocks
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2005, 08:51:16 PM »
Only the one hanging on my garage wall mate, but it aint for sale, ha ha! I'll keep an eye out for you though, no worries! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New shocks
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2005, 09:21:44 PM »
gee thanks for rubbing it in... also need a brake ped for a raask rear set?
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