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Need help on rear shocks for xj900 83

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by som1somwhere, Mar 2, 2016.

  1. som1somwhere

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    som1somwhere, Mar 2, 2016
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    I don't think those are IKON shocks? But yes, Ikon does make a superior product.
     
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    They are indeed NOT IKON shocks. They are a cheap, non-rebuildable, non-adjustable (just spring preload and the air-spring (nitrogen in this case), and short-travel shock. Your money is better spent on a set of used, rebuildable shocks (even if you don't have them rebuilt they will be better).
     
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    i meant i had found 2 type haha such as the ikon's being one and the cheaper ones as the second type. so you guys recommend ikon? i know the factory ones arent rebuildable if im correct? as in they dont make the parts needed? correct me if im wrong. i dont have issue with buying ikons i just would like a cheaper way since i need to buy new tires this year too.
     
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    The factory shocks are not rebuildable (by anyone I know).
     
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    yeah i didn't think so :/ there's a video online of a guy replacing his with some race techs, which he had his stocks rebuilt once and couldn't again, but the race techs are like 800$ for a pair. i think im going to just do the IKON 76-3020's
     
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    IKON, Hagon, Progressive, GJMS (Very, very good Taiwanese brand, custom built at a great price (I know guy)), and YSS are all brands that I would recommend.
     
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