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Shocks for a 99 Bassa
« on: June 13, 2025, 10:43:06 AM »
I'm shopping for shocks for my 99 Bassa and have decided to go beyond Progressives or Ikon Basix even though I only paid $1k for my Bassa. I have a question into The Shock Factory about fitment/compatibility for 2Win shocks:

https://shock-factory.fr/en/home/33-2win-twin-absorber.html

Also have a question about compatible Hagon models from Bella Corse:

https://www.bellacorse.com/product-category/hagon-shocks-other-motorcycles/

And have a question into MG Cycle about availability and delivery time for these Ikon shocks:

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_200&products_id=4740

I emailed Race Tech and got an email that seemed intended to deter me:
"We will need a Geo form filled out and sent back in for use to build shocks.  There is a $200.00 charge to process the Geo Form on top of the shocks."

Been seeing YSS shocks on Ebay shipped from Europe for much cheaper than the above, but they just look cheap compared to others.

It's weird considering spending this much on a $1k bike, but I've already replaced many parts and I intend to keep it for a long time. Any thoughts on these, or alternatives? I think I've read every Wild Guzzi thread relating to this.
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Re: Shocks for a 99 Bassa
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2025, 12:07:17 PM »
I bought a used pair of Hagon Nitros from the classifieds here that I’ve been happy with on my Bassa for fifteen years . Maybe search for a used pair of decent shocks
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Re: Shocks for a 99 Bassa
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2025, 02:46:00 PM »
I bought a used pair of Hagon Nitros from the classifieds here that I’ve been happy with on my Bassa for fifteen years . Maybe search for a used pair of decent shocks

I have been every few days for quite some time. Had a conversation with user "Walton" who had 2 sets (1 Progressive, 1 original), but he stopped replying after a short back and forth.
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Re: Shocks for a 99 Bassa
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2025, 03:44:23 PM »
I went wih Ikon 7610s for my EV then swapped out the springs for one step lighter. I was 180 then. YMMV and maybe you can get them sprung for your weight from the dealer.

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