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Title: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: EV11Jack on January 24, 2018, 07:29:20 PM: Well, we just had a few warmer days here in New York and it got me to thinking about riding. One of the things I remember considering last year was to do something about my rear shocks :undecided:. I have a 1998 EV-11 California. No matter where I position the adjuster on the shocks, they just don't seem to be working. With all of the knowledge on this forum I'm hoping for some guidance/suggestions on what I should consider. I'm about 220 lbs. if that makes any difference.
Thanks for your usual help! :bow:
cheers,
Jack

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Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: Dharma Bum on January 24, 2018, 07:40:30 PM: I've been really happy with my KONI's. Guess they are called IKON'S now.
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: Sheepdog on January 24, 2018, 08:03:37 PM: I got the Ikons at MG Cycle for my Vintage. Adjustable for rebound damping and preload. Great complement to a pair of Hyperpro fork springs...
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: Wayne Orwig on January 24, 2018, 08:13:28 PM: The adjuster on the EV only changes the damping a little. It does not change the pre-load, because that might interfere with the brake valve on the swingarm.

But.

Most people switch out for preload adjustable shocks. I got Ikons from MG cycle and am happy.
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: fotoguzzi on January 24, 2018, 09:09:08 PM: Hagon, reasonable price for moderately good shocks, talk to Dave Quin and he will put the right spring for your weight on them..

https://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/Hagon.html
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: Mike Crenshaw on January 24, 2018, 09:32:46 PM: I've never put Hagons on a Guzzi but I have on several BMW's. Great shocks for a reasonable price. Like Fotoguzzi said, give Dave Quinn a call to discuss your needs. When the time comes I'll put Hagons on my California EV.
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: flower_king001 on January 25, 2018, 12:24:04 AM: Hi Jack,

IMO, the rear shocks on the EV were probably shot after your first oil change. I also have a '98 EV and changed out to Ikon's that I purchased from MG Cycle. Adjustments are a breeze and once you get both the preload and rebound damping correct I think you'll be pleased. During the adjustment period I took the bike out on some twisties, rough roads and then highway to make sure I was satisfied. I actually called Ikon Suspension USA in PA and talk in length about my bike and how to go about the adjustment process. All in all the best $350 spent on my EV!

Brian
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: frans belgium on January 25, 2018, 02:42:16 AM: Get some decent rear shocks. I was happy with my Fournales air shocks. And I never felt any change in braking power (I never had strong believes in the effect of other shocks on the brake valve on the swing arm).

How is your French ? :wink:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzP76tmkXpQ
http://archive.guzzitech.com/RearShocks.html4
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: JoeB on January 25, 2018, 06:17:51 AM: An older article but may give some ideas: http://archive.guzzitech.com/RearShocks.html
Went with Ikons (Konis) early on my 98EV.
Been OK. Haven't thought about them in quite awhile.
Title: Re: EV-11 California rear shocks
Post by: John Ulrich on January 25, 2018, 09:07:41 AM: Ikon's from MG Cycle here. Best money I've spent. To test your current shocks...... fill your bath tub. If they float they are fine! :wink: