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Shocks

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by acptodd, May 15, 2012.

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    Don't bother. I got a set of those (They looked the same, and were cheap), and the SUCKED! The problem is, they are "dual rate" but the lower/tighter coils bind as soon as you sit on the bike, thust stiffening the suspension considerably. A single rate spring, running the length of one of those shocks would probably perform better.

    Don't be a "cheap bastard" and get a good pair of shocks designed for you bike's size and weight. Progressives are good (I know you won't like the price) and maybe there are some good, cheaper options out there, but I can promise you you'll be disappointed with those shocks.
     
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    I priced up progressive and it was $300 which I admit is steep BUT the struts for the car are no more expensive and the mono shock on my KLR is $469 from them so I may go that route and the $300 was with the heavy duty spring. That was the kind of feedback I wanted I knew someone had bought them here :)
     
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