Topic: Aftermarket shocks ect

[Oggers]

Gents

I have an imported 1975 US 400/4. Shockers look somewhat careworn, so I am thinking of replacements. Do I go for originals or is there anything out there which gives an improvement - prefereably something which looks close to originals.

Addtionally - Would like a nice chrome horn to set things off. Seems to be millions of them out there, so any recommendations for something of a decent quality would be most appreciated. 

[bryanj]

Ikons, not cheap but the best

[Oggers]

Ouch - those Ikons are certainly not cheap! Hagons any good? It's not as if I will be entering the TT!

[sixthwisconsin]

Hagons are good quality as well but are not much cheaper than the Ikons. There are very cheap sets being offered by many on line parts sellers but I would not use them.

[Pielz]

Hagons are good quality as well but are not much cheaper than the Ikons. There are very cheap sets being offered by many on line parts sellers but I would not use them.

What about the ones from a seller like 4 into 1? They tend to not sell total garbage

[sixthwisconsin]

What about the ones from a seller like 4 into 1? They tend to not sell total garbage

I buy quite a bit from 4into1 but I would not use those shocks. I know, they are tempting at $70 bucks and look nice and everything but handling and stability are important. I have Hagon shocks on two bikes and Ikons on a third. The Ikons cost me $270 for my last build but in the total scheme of things thats not too bad.

[Oggers]

After a little searching, I note Ikon do a "Basix" model. I assume for a 400/4, but will confirm. These appear to be considerably cheaper than their other offerrings. Anyone have any opinion on these please? 

[sixthwisconsin]

I used the 76-4002 Ikons on my cb550 listed now at $280. Also fit the 400F.

[jakec]

I went through this when I got my 400, just get the Ikons. You can get new reproductions from 4into1 if you want. But if you want them to actually have a nice ride you have to go nicer.

On my 350 I have a set of vintage marzocchi racing shocks that I got on a parts bike. same size as the 400. You could pick up a set of those on ebay.

[slikwilli420]

You do get what you pay for to a point. It all depends on how much adjustment you want from a shock. I have Race Tech on my race bike and the quality and performance is outstanding.

[Stev-o]

After a little searching, I note Ikon do a "Basix" model.

Contact Nils, he is a member here, he'll set you up...

https://www.restocycle.com/ikon-suspension-products

[Nurse Julie]

As you are in the UK your best best is to buy a set from TEC Bike parts in UK if you want as close to original (but vastly better😊) . I have these fitted to 9 assorted CB SOHC/4's, including a 400/4 and they are fantastic for the price. Many of us on the UK site, Honda SOHC.co.uk have fitted them with no complaints at all.

https://www.tecbikeparts.com/product/cb400f-1974-79-tec-chrome-shock-absorbers/

[Oggers]

Nurse


Yes, saw TECs on Fleabay. I guess it depends on how you ride. Personally I don't ride like a lunatic, but then again, I do like a nice handling bike. Plenty of twisties where I live. I fully appreciate that you pays your money you takes your choice, but 350 odd notes is still steep for Ikons. May take a look on Fleabay for second hand stuff Any ideas of other half decent makes that could be compatible? Thanks for the steer to the UK site by the way...

[Pielz]

Just as an experiment I bought the repro ones off of 4into1. They actually don't seem as horrible as I thought they'd be. They weigh about as much as my original ones. Maybe a gram or two less cause they're 320mm. Chrome looks to be okay. I'll update on how they actually perform at some point if I think about it