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Replacement shock opinions
« on: October 30, 2017, 10:09:47 PM »
Hello

I want to replace the OEM rear shocks on my sons 1984 V65C. 320mm.
Looking for information/options and suggestions.

Thanks
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2017, 10:28:56 PM »
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2017, 11:35:20 PM »
We put Hagon's on my son's V50-III and he said it made all the difference in the world.

They were relatively inexpensive along with the Racetech front springs and heavier oil weight. 

He's 180 lbs.

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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2017, 09:17:23 AM »
 :1:  Hagons are perfect for early smallblocks. My 1980 V50II loves them.
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2017, 10:02:02 AM »
Hagons work great for lighter bikes. I like Ikons for heavier machines.
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2017, 03:22:07 PM »
I did the Hagons on mine too.  Email Dave and tell him what you have and how much you weigh along with any cargo/passengers you may carry.  He'll set you up.
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2017, 03:39:09 PM »
Another Dave Quinn/Hagon fan here.  The bottom end slightly-over-$200-per-pair ones work very well for me.
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2017, 04:30:30 PM »
Thanks

I sent an email along to Quinn's

the sentiment seems unanimous
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2017, 07:39:20 PM »
Anything is better than oem. :tongue:
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2017, 09:18:38 PM »
For heavy duty use I like Hagon Nitros. Another Dave Quinn fan here.
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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2017, 07:23:53 AM »
Hagons from Dave Quinn:



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Re: Replacement shock opinions
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2017, 01:06:46 PM »
Depending on the bike HD shocks will work and you can get them cheap.  Just measure.
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