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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: LowRyter on October 01, 2018, 11:53:22 AM

Title: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: LowRyter on October 01, 2018, 11:53:22 AM

I know this has been discussed and I bet there is the right answer.

My '98 EV needs rear shocks.  The bike has 65k miles on it and the rear Metzler is cupped to death.  So Hagon, IKON, Progressive, which model and what length?

There HAS to be ONE sensible and economical (Guzzi content) choice?

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: PeteS on October 01, 2018, 12:14:01 PM

I had Ikons on my EV. I was using Konis on previous bikes and was familiar with them. They had adjustable pre load and rebound damping. At the time Hagons only had pre load adjustment.
They were light years better than stock but that not saying much. MG Cycle did handle them, another plus.

Pete

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: LowRyter on October 01, 2018, 12:25:26 PM

thanks

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: xackley on October 01, 2018, 12:44:58 PM

The previous owner of my 2003 ev put showa air shocks on. He also included the originals which are hanging on a wall.
I have put over a thousand miles on it in the last month and have zero complaints.
Here is someone talking about it.
http://www.guzziriders.org/2001-california-special-shock-absorbers_topic7837.html

Don

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: oldbike54 on October 01, 2018, 01:05:08 PM

 Seems Dave Quinn, Hagon,  has retired, They are a favorite.

 Dusty

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: Tkelly on October 02, 2018, 11:51:52 AM

got the cheap Ikons from MG and they are great.

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: LowRyter on October 02, 2018, 03:51:51 PM

well, a couple of questions about the OEM shocks.  I always thought the shocks were set on full stiff, they weren't.  I guess they sagged to the point of stiffness?  Anyway, my questions.

1)  are the stock shocks rebuildable?

2)  is there a way to adjust preload?  My shocks have chrome covers on them and the book only shows hydraulic "clicker" adjustment. 


Anyway, I am thinking heavier springs and perhaps a rebuild and I might be good to go.

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: flower_king001 on October 03, 2018, 08:00:37 AM

I'm using the stripped down version of the Ikon's on my '98 EV and quite pleased as compared to the originals. Rebuild-able and choices of springs, 5 position rebound damping and at a decent price of around $350

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: kidsmoke on October 03, 2018, 11:57:38 AM

Just for clarification, as this is on my christmas list as well....

Quote from: flower_king001 on October 03, 2018, 08:00:37 AM

I'm using the stripped down version of the Ikon's on my '98 EV and quite pleased as compared to the originals. Rebuild-able and choices of springs, 5 position rebound damping and at a decent price of around $350

you're referring to the former entry level Ikon's, $350 at MG Cycle

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=2504

Quote from: Tkelly on October 02, 2018, 11:51:52 AM

got the cheap Ikons from MG and they are great.

And I assume you're talking about the 'New Ikon Basix' which come in at $203.00

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=4473

Either Ikon is really killin' it or the OEM really, really suck.

Title: Re: Shocks for '98 EV
Post by: LowRyter on October 03, 2018, 12:25:37 PM

anyone know if the OEM shocks can be rebuilt?