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"Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« on: April 07, 2005, 05:02:03 AM »
Hi,

which shocks are in your opinion best suitable for 750 K7 (money vs. performance/comfort)? I'm not a race driver but sometimes want to do some "hard" cornering  ::) , but mostly highway and city cruising. So far my options are original Honda, Hagon and IKON shocks, but is there any other shocks to choose from? 

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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2005, 05:55:45 AM »
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2005, 03:06:42 PM »
well just to mention them, you can go to www.partsnmore.com or www.crc2onlinecatalog.com and they have dual spring shocks and both are made by emgo I think. I have never used them but I have heard they are ok.
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2005, 03:59:50 AM »
I have just used a pair of KONIS (Holland) 7610-1413s to substitute for a pair of 7610-1296s (IKON Recomends -1296) IKON is an Aussie company making the Konis under licence.
They 'work' so good and two up too.
Only one problem the 1413's are approx1inch too long over the 1296's This makes the over all frame & F/End geometry a little odd.

They are available from IKON is Australia.

www.ikonsuspension.com.au

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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2005, 05:16:28 AM »
I just ordered a pair of Hagon shocks. I haven't gotten them yet.
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2005, 10:01:37 AM »
works performance are the best!
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2005, 11:24:43 AM »
Pair of Konis made a big difference on my K7
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2005, 07:26:16 PM »
Did the orig shocks damper in both directions?  Mine drop like a rock but return real smooth.  Is this normal???????
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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2005, 05:05:06 AM »
Quote from: QUAIL on April 18, 2005, 07:26:16 PM
Did the orig shocks damper in both directions?  Mine drop like a rock but return real smooth.  Is this normal???????
No.
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2005, 05:37:59 AM »
ikon is in the town i live in... will go down and have a look and let you know some prices... peace
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2005, 06:08:16 AM »
MRieck  You said no but I dont know which question you answered. ???
« Last Edit: April 19, 2005, 03:28:50 PM by QUAIL »
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2005, 04:38:39 PM »
Shocks should dampen both ways. BUT some shocks dampen LESS on the rebound, this is so that the shock returns to its normal position faster. This is very useful on bumpy roads. It keeps the shocks from "loading up" which means they dont rebound fast enough over bumps and so keep compressing.
I think every shock out there is "good". It just depends on your style and weight as to which one is "best".
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2005, 04:57:13 PM »
I haven't tried Works Performance shocks but if Mike Rieck says they're the best, I won't argue. The standard shocks were bad even when our bikes were new, and created a market for after-market shock manufacturers. The koni/Ikon's are the best shocks available here, a little expensive, but like McDonalds, I know what i'm getting before I shell out the dough.

Those cheapies that you see on ebay, Partsnmore, Old bike Barn etc are just rubbish, and don't deserve a place on a thinking mans bike, particularly a classic sohc4. I know someone out there will say "I've got a pair and they're great", but they only say that because they haven't tried Works, or Koni/Ikon, Hagon, Marzocchi, S&W or any of the established shock manufacturers. Cheers, Terry. 8)
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2005, 06:00:27 PM »
any guess what I would pay for the koni/Ikon's in the usa?
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2005, 06:17:51 PM »
Are you sitting down? Ok, look at about 400 bucks US plus shipping. Not cheap, but very good. Works performance is there on your side of the pond, try them for a price: http://www.worksperformance.com/html/vintage.html
Cheers, Terry. 8)
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2005, 07:22:26 PM »
I wasn't sitting but I am now.  Anyone out there want to buy my first born.  Female, Have photos, good teeth, has all shots, answers to ringing of phone.  ;)
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Re: "Best" shocks for 750 K7 ?
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2005, 12:02:05 AM »
KONI /IKON.
Like Terry say's there very good but very pricy indeed.
Over A$500 @.76c=$1US.
That is with chrome spring and cap.& a free trip to Tasmania!!
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