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Title: JBS Shocks
Post by: luthier on September 21, 2016, 11:05:14 PM
I'm wondering if anyone has used these shocks?
They look good and are cheap but a ride report would be nice. They'd be for my Ambo.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/142069017255?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/R3YAAOSwPRlXmxZp/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: luthier on September 22, 2016, 05:27:18 PM
OK,
I take it from the deafening silence that we have a thumbs down for JBS. Plenty of bad on the webs too.
 Haven't found any proper reviews but stiff spring and short travel seems the way of it, neither of which appeals.
Some mention of early breakage and lots of cheap Chinese crap comments.
I see some Ikons in my future.
Thanks.
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: Markcarovilli on September 22, 2016, 05:30:47 PM
.....or  Hagons they are great on my  Loop

Mark
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: fotoguzzi on September 22, 2016, 06:24:28 PM
Hagons! if you call the distributor (Jeff?) will set it up with the right spring for your size before shipping and they are not priced very high.. I was pleased with them on my Bassa..
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 22, 2016, 06:37:27 PM
Quote from: fotoguzzi on September 22, 2016, 06:24:28 PM
Hagons! if you call the distributor (Jeff?) will set it up with the right spring for your size before shipping and they are not priced very high.. I was pleased with them on my Bassa..

Dave Quinn Motorcycles. If Luthier is lucky he has a dealer as good where he is.

Ikon Basix are only USD 180 a pair and are rebuildable.
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: LowRyter on September 22, 2016, 08:12:25 PM
Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 22, 2016, 06:37:27 PM
Dave Quinn Motorcycles. If Luthier is lucky he has a dealer as good where he is.

Ikon Basix are only USD 180 a pair and are rebuildable.

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=4473
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 22, 2016, 08:28:56 PM
Quote from: LowRyter on September 22, 2016, 08:12:25 PM
http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=4473

For Loopframes: http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=4471
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: cwiseman on September 23, 2016, 02:15:48 AM
I'm very happy with my Hagons from Dave Quinn, makes the 2nd set I've bought from him.
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: luthier on September 23, 2016, 04:59:36 AM
Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 22, 2016, 08:28:56 PM
For Loopframes: http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=4471

Yes I tried to order them but there's a deal with Oz so I have to buy them here at $345Aud.
That's cool, they have to make a buck and with freight and exchange it's all taken care of.

It's still cheaper than Hagon not even counting freight from UK and they dial it up for the weights I specify[I know Hagon is sposed to also do this] so I'll be going with Ikon when a little more money flows my way. Meanwhile my bike is only waiting on exhaust and seat which should be here next week.

(http://tuggboatsport4.site.nfoservers.com/images/img5673a.jpg)
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: omega1 on September 23, 2016, 05:41:40 AM
On my LM3 I went from no name brand chinese crap to Bitubo's. Aaaah fantastic!

You cannot overspend on quality suspension components. Price is forgotten immediately after your first ride.
Title: Re: JBS Shocks
Post by: Don G on September 23, 2016, 03:37:01 PM
That Ambo looks nice!! DonG