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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: trix400 on March 14, 2015, 12:18:13 PM
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I'v got a V7 Special 2014 and would like to upgrade my rear shocks but don't want to break the bank . Thinking of purchasing the Bitubo, Hagon, or Ikons.
$200-$400 dollar range. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Banks are built to be broken. ::)
I bought a pair of Mupo shocks from Todd Egan. Love the change in the bike.
And with all those dollars out of the wallet it felt even lighter.
~ I'm a person who buys something once and runs it through it's service life.
A few extra bucks spent early lead to years of happiness. But that's my personal insanity.
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Banks are built to be broken. ::)
I bought a pair of Mupo shocks from Todd Egan. Love the change in the bike.
And with all those dollars out of the wallet it felt even lighter.
~ I'm a person who buys something once and runs it through it's service life.
A few extra bucks spent early lead to years of happiness. But that's my personal insanity.
+1. Save up and get some good ones. I spent money on Bitubos. They bottomed out, a little better than the stock ones, but not much. Wound up giving them away. Wasted $$
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Key is getting the correct spring rate for the bike and rider. Purchase the spring/shock combo from someone who will deliver what you need and not leave you to guess. Traxxion Dynamics sell Bitubo shocks. A friend of mine recently sourced his from there and is well pleased. Matt Wiley of Race-Tech recommended YSS to me when I asked about economical shocks. (Race-Tech doesn't sell economical shocks) Also, Hagon USA should offer the help you need to get it right. Key is getting the proper spring rate.
My own story is that I bought Progressive Suspension shocks in what their site recommended as heavy duty. The price was right. The laden sag was too much and I'm dragging hard parts. I bought another pair of springs and a tool to change them. Price is not right anymore and I really don't like the progressive spring ride. Lesson learned.
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I bought the Ikons from MG 4 yrs ago. Made 1 small adjustment initially, haven't touched them since. Really good shocks for the money
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What is the proper size (length) shock for the V7 special?
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If it's the same as my V7 Classic, then 390mm or 15.35"
Ken
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Thanks!