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Henry Dorset Case

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Aftermarket Boge shocks
« on: January 09, 2006, 05:13:17 PM »
anyone used them

recommend?
avoid?

theres a set on eBay at what looks like a good price.

or should I save my pennies and get some ikons?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4603069916&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2006, 05:16:39 PM »
How many of these does this guy have?  Terry just bought several sets from the same seller a couple of weeks ago!  Wish I knew where he was getting them from.
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2006, 06:31:08 PM »
Well mine just arrived today, and they look great! Quality German design, and lovingly assembled in Mehico, Senor! Seriously, they look great, they're definately a quality item, I asked Tim, the seller to send them to me with the springs off so I could "check them out" and I asked for two different weight springs so I can set some up for cruising and some for my racer project where harder springs might be useful, these things are rebuildable, and I reckon the 7610 seris Ikon rebuild kits should work fine in them because they are almost identical to the steel bodied Koni's of the early 1970's.

In fact, I'll go one step further and say that I like 'em better than the 1970's era Koni's, because these Boge shocks come with the special tool to disassemble the damper units! I'm still swearing at KGhosts old Koni's, I think the bottom seal retainer must be welded in with Electrolysis, and no-one sells a tool that will get the bastards out! ! I wish I had another 300 bucks to buy all six sets he's got on offer, I'm buggered if I know what I'd use them for, I just want them because they are so cheap, ha ha! Buy them Henry, and if you don't like 'em, I'll buy them from you! Cheers, Terry. (Ebay-aholic) ;D 
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2006, 07:57:33 PM »
so have you fitted a set up yet, terr? how does your ass feel?  ;)
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2006, 08:00:40 PM »
Well, Ive hit the "Buy now" button, so waiting for the guy to get back to me.

thanks for the responses, specially Terry...
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2006, 08:07:05 PM »
it seems, should i say it, too good to be true...

so, for the 50 you get one shock, right - and is the spring extra? that just seems like such a ridiculous price...
let us know what he says, henry...

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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2006, 08:26:24 PM »
Quote from: Henry Dorset Case on January 09, 2006, 08:00:40 PM
Well, Ive hit the "Buy now" button, so waiting for the guy to get back to me.

thanks for the responses, specially Terry...
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Good for you Henry, geez, I'm hovering over the "buy it now" button agaiin.................... ;D

Quote from: cbjunkie on January 09, 2006, 08:07:05 PM
it seems, should i say it, too good to be true...

so, for the 50 you get one shock, right - and is the spring extra? that just seems like such a ridiculous price...
let us know what he says, henry...

cbj

C'Mon CBJ, pony up the dough, if you don't like 'em, i'll buy 'em offa you, I'm serious! You get:
a. 1 pair of shockers,
b. 1 pair of springs, (you tell him your size and weight, and he'll fit the best springs for your needs) and
c. 1 accessory kit, with the spring pre-load "C" spanner, and a nifty tool for stripping the dampers, should you ever need to, that'd look good hanging off your key ring.
If you guys don't buy em, I'm gonna! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2006, 08:35:42 PM »
terry, if i find out this is your mexican cousin i'm gonna hunt you down!

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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2006, 09:25:34 PM »
I'm thinking we should tell him to stop wasting his money on ebay and sell them straight through this forum.
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2006, 11:02:42 PM »
I just emailed the seller, Tim Flynn, to ask how many sets he's got left, maybe we can do a "Club" deal and buy all his stock? Did you buy a set Gordy? 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: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2006, 11:31:08 PM »
Quote from: cbjunkie on January 09, 2006, 08:35:42 PM
terry, if i find out this is your mexican cousin i'm gonna hunt you down!

 ;D cbj...

CBJ, to save you some work, here's my full name and address:

Terry Prendergast
23 Bowman drive
Mill Park
Victoria 3082
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011 61 3 9408 5152

Ha ha, 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: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2006, 03:13:01 AM »
SOLD! Well done guys, you won't regret it! 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: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2006, 04:49:31 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 09, 2006, 11:02:42 PM
Did you buy a set Gordy? Cheers, Terry. ;D

I did!  Couldn't resist.  I'm just glad you didn't take my offer from a couple weeks ago, saved myself some dough! ;D
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2006, 07:23:54 AM »
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CBJ, to save you some work, here's my full name and address:

Terry Prendergast
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011 61 3 9408 5152

Ha ha, cheers, Terry. Grin

ah, terr, you dina have to do that - i got it last week from your email to Tom.  LOOK OUT YOUR WINDOW! 

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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2006, 08:14:04 AM »
...anyone have a pic of those shocks.....that they can post, for those of us blinded by the man at work???

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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2006, 08:18:17 AM »
Quote from: ohiocaferacer on January 10, 2006, 08:14:04 AM
...anyone have a pic of those shocks.....that they can post, for those of us blinded by the man at work???



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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2006, 08:20:07 AM »
no pra, bra...

damn, we ARE all so polite and helpful, aren't we...  ;D
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« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2006, 08:25:23 AM »
Beat ya to it! 8) ;D
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2006, 09:08:58 AM »
Those look nice....whats the eye to clevis length?????

Probadly around 13" right???
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2006, 09:10:56 AM »
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« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2006, 09:17:08 AM »
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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2006, 09:28:19 AM »
Okay.....ready for another one???

Are those progressive rate springs???

On your mark.....

Get set.....


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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2006, 09:32:34 AM »
i fold...i don't even know what you're talking about. :'(
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« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2006, 09:33:41 AM »
here's what i do know...the seller asked me my weight and bike size and said he would install the springs on the shocks, taking into account that information.

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Re: Aftermarket Boge shocks
« Reply #24 on: January 10, 2006, 09:35:14 AM »
Seller does not mention which bikes these will fit among the CBs.  Has anybody tried a set on a CB750 K0-K6?
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