V9 Shocks

[Tkelly]

Any good experiences,I have a leakingIcon and I’m leaning toward buying new as opposed to getting it fixed?Rcommendations?

[Tom H]

For about $30 and your time, you could replace the seals and O rings. The hardest part is removing the gland nut.

Tom

[kingoffleece]

That assumes the owner likes the as delivered shocks.
If so, 30 bucks is a bargain.

[bad Chad]

I would have it repaired, either by Ikon or a local suspension shop that knows what they’re doing.   Those shocks are a good fit for that bike and designed to be rebuilt rather than tossed. 

[kingoffleece]

Or send them to a professional shop.  Can't tell you how many "local" experts are not.  Reminds me of the Gold Valve job we fixed that was done at "Toronto's best shop"
for "ALL your suspension needs".

They were upside down.

[bad Chad]

I agree with the Fleece.   Make sure you're dealing with a good shop, I have heard horror stories.  That's pretty much why I was going to deal with the MFG,  that way I know they know what they have and how to fix it.

[Tkelly]

I have Konis on my SP that are at least  20 years old and they are fine,these Ikons are less than 5 years old,so I am leery about the quality.If they are well built why are they failing already?Tom H,where do you get the 30$ parts and is there a video on repairing them ?

[Tom H]

Ikon seems to be of good quality. They are based on Koni.

Rebuild instructions:
http://www.zimmerframeracing.com/koni_shocks/index.htm

Kit is a bit more than I remember, $39.95:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/135066400304?_skw=koni+7610+rebuld+kit&epid=580754266&itmmeta

Tom

[Tkelly]

Thanks Tom but the process is way beyond my mechanical abilities.Ikon charges 125$ per shock plus shipping for both so I’m looking at around 300$ if nothing beyond a routine rebuild is needed,which may be ?$.My plan is to buy new with a warranty but I’m not sure Ikon is the way to go so I am seeking recommendations .

[moto]

My recollection is that Ikon bought the tooling from Koni when the latter ceased production. One of their series of shock shares the same number with a Koni model; I believe it is the same item. Maybe your oil leak doesn't really reflect a quality deficiency, but bad luck.

I found an account by a fellow who changed his Roamer's shocks to Ikons, enjoyed improved ride, but ultimately sold his bike:

https://motopsycho.blog/2020/07/24/motoguzzi-v9-review/

This doesn't answer the question of whether a different brand of shock would have been even better. Which is your question.