Ikon vs Progressive... How much better are Ikon really?

[metalman]

Went with the progressive's fork springs and rear shocks with 105/150 springs and hate them. the shocks set on lightest preload will try to break my back at the slightest hint of a bump and rear wheel will leave ground. My weight is 220lb. and naked bike. Seems no better with wife aboard. Plan on calling and see what can be done as the shocks only have 130 mi. on them. Maybe the lightest spring rate as the 105/150 is not the heavy duty.

[tkent02]

I just bought Ikons, they are in the mail somewhere to me...

After much thought I decided that I wanted something I could rebuild if needed and for an extra $100/150 it was worth it in the long run. The Progressives and Hagons however are very nice from what I've heard from GSers.

I got to run firstimer's Ikons on my bike at a track day and they were amazing.

I went through http://www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/servlet/StoreFront and ordered them over the phone.

Did you get them yet? Wondering how they are, and which spring did you choose?

[80gs1000e]

Did you get them yet? Wondering how they are, and which spring did you choose?

I got them installed over the weekend. Set up for a solo 250 lb rider, 1/2 inch longer than stock. I just did a quick test run but the rear end feels very planted and no more pogo stick so that was pretty nice.

[pete]

Thanks for the update, good to hear