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Title: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: blakestree on June 13, 2018, 10:39:13 AM: I'm around 250lbs, geared up. I don't do any "sporty" riding, mainly just suburban commuting. Looking for what will handle train tracks and cracked/uneven/potholed streets best, with my bear-sized body atop a MK I V7.

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Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: Toecutter on June 13, 2018, 11:10:15 AM: Hagon Nitros are setup pretty heavy in their "stock form"... and they'll build them to spec.
Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: roadscum on June 13, 2018, 01:29:19 PM: Wilbers are a good bet. They can be built with springs and valve rates specific to your weight and riding style. I've had them on several bikes and just recently put a pair on my V 7 III Special. Give the nice folks at the Beemershop a call, they'll help ya out and hook ya up. Nice peeps they are!! Look here: http://www.beemershop.com/

Paul
Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: malik on June 13, 2018, 01:55:20 PM: There's quite a lot out there, though usually less that's conveniently located. As well as Wilbers, there's Ohlins, YSS, Matris, Ikon, and more. Check out the classic racing scene - those blokes get up to some fancy tricks, usually expensive. I'm happy with the Gazi's on the V7C, solidly build, ride-height adjustable, but the spring, & probably the oil weight & the gas should be tailored to your specific requirements (size, riding style & road surfaces). And don't forget the front - they work much better when matched to each other. Investing time i& money with a suspension expert is likely to pay dividends, may well be cheaper in the long term. We are blessed/cursed with an older technology and a limited free play, but there's solutions out there. Just have to chase them down.
Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: blakestree on June 13, 2018, 02:19:22 PM: Thanks for all the suggestions, so far. My first thought were Ohlins, but what I found doesn't seem any more adjustable than the stock shocks. Anyone tried just changing the springs?
Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 13, 2018, 03:29:46 PM: Progressive 13 series are a reasonably priced option. Dave Richardson at MI recommended them to me and I am quite happy with them.

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Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: roadscum on June 14, 2018, 08:36:07 AM: Quote from: blakestree on June 13, 2018, 02:19:22 PM
Thanks for all the suggestions, so far. My first thought were Ohlins, but what I found doesn't seem any more adjustable than the stock shocks. Anyone tried just changing the springs?

Changing springs is not a total solution. . Perhaps more important is proper valving to control compression/ rebound dampening. If set up for your weight with proper springs and valving adjustability becomes a minor factor unless weight, rider, passenger, luggage, etc... varies.

Paul
Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: blakestree on July 03, 2018, 09:04:15 AM: I just ordered a pair of Matris IFP's. Hopefully, they are the right choice for my tailbone.
Title: Re: Best V7 rear shocks for the husky gentleman?
Post by: kingoffleece on July 03, 2018, 06:28:32 PM: They will be if they are sprung and valved for your weight.
You'll need to set the sag when you install them or all bets are off.