Topic: replacement shocks for CB550

[Chris Liston]

What are a good replacement shock for a CB550.  I was looking at either Redwings or MDI's from LoudFastUgly.com.  Don't want to go over $100.

I weigh around 200 and its solo riding mostly.

Any recommendations would be great.

Thanks
Chris

[SteveD CB500F]

There are other threads on 550 shocks on here, run a search.

I love my Hagons but they cost £85 so may be out of your league (unless they're a lot cheaper in the US)

All I would say is that good shocks are as important as good brakes and tyres.  Try not to skimp.

[dusterdude]

chris,if the 550 shock and 750 shock is the same let me know and ill look and see where i bought mine.

[Chris Liston]

I think the 750's are about 1.5" longer than the 550.  Let me know where you got them though. 

[dusterdude]

chris,i bought 11" shocks for a yamaha/suzuki off of ibuy.isell on ebay.they worked good,but i did reuse my upper bushing because i didnt want to try ream out the new one as it is a little bit smaller than the oe bushing.

[Chris Liston]

I actually just contacted Hagon and am waiting a reply.  Probably better to get some good shocks instead of skimping.  Your right about tires too.  best you can afford.  for 70 more bucks I can get the Hagons.

[L.A. Nomad........]

So you guys are saying that my shocks are crap! I bought mine from oldbikebarn and yes they did cost a $100+ shipping. They work, but not as good as I was expecting. When I drive on concrete freeways at around 70mph, I get speed bumps. I've rebuilt my front forks too! So I was expecting a smooth ride, yeah right! I thought they were too cheap, I'm also looking to get something better, but I'm not looking to spend $300+. Any good ideas? Or am I dreaming about a smooth ride?

Nomad

[dusterdude]

dave,the same guy i bought mine from does sell original style 13" shocks for the 750 also.

[dusterdude]

yessa i gots it

[mgilvary]

I just put new MDI's on my 550. They are a damn sight better than my old, original shocks. They feel pretty stiff, as it says on the loudfastugly website, but then I only weight 155, so maybe 200 lbs. will feel different.

I wanted something better, like Progressives, but I've been pouring money into this bike and just wanted something that was safer than the crappy old ones (which were on the top notch and still bouncing like a cheerleader).

[Chris Liston]

from Dave Quinn:

Prices are as follows:
Black body chrome or black spring: $179 a pair
As above with chrome half (top) shroud: $205 a pair
As above with black and chrome full shrouds  $219 a pair
As above with full chrome shrouds $224 a pair

Chrome body  chrome or black spring $240 a pair
As above with chrome half (top) shroud: $266 a pair
As above with black and chrome full shrouds  $280 a pair
As above with full chrome shrouds $285 a pair

Shocks feature three position spring preload and quadrate progressive
springs.  They are not adjustable for damping, and are not rebuildable. You
can see them online at.

http://davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc/HAGON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html

[mgilvary]

That’s what I’m saying I guess you paid more than 100 for the MDI’s,?

No, these MDI's I bought new on eBay for $57. They are adjustable, but I'm on the lowest notch, so they won't get any softer.