any alternative to progressive springs

[Guest]

i have stock rear and front springs on my bike (81 850)...is there any cheaper routes for the rear shocks and or front ones?

[Steve]

For the rear, the ultimate in cheap would be the EMGO or MDI shocks from China. However, I think a hard-tailed frame rides better than they do. IKON shocks cost a bit more, but ride better. Supposedly, they are derived from the old KONI shocks of many years ago.

For the front, a popular choice would be Sonic springs. There is a representative from their company that is a member of this forum, I'm not sure if it's the owner or not. Sonic makes good springs, but they are straight-rate (not progressively-wound), but that's OK, the air that is trapped in the forks is progressive in nature. Sonic springs are available in different ratings, so you should be able to find one that is right for you.

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[gs850cafe]

For the rear, the ultimate in cheap would be the EMGO or MDI shocks from China. However, I think a hard-tailed frame rides better than they do. IKON shocks cost a bit more, but ride better. Supposedly, they are derived from the old KONI shocks of many years ago.

For the front, a popular choice would be Sonic springs. There is a representative from their company that is a member of this forum, I'm not sure if it's the owner or not. Sonic makes good springs, but they are straight-rate (not progressively-wound), but that's OK, the air that is trapped in the forks is progressive in nature. Sonic springs are available in different ratings, so you should be able to find one that is right for you.

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very nice...i like to corner to my bikes limit...any suggestions

[Baatfam]

very nice...i like to corner to my bikes limit...any suggestions

Well...
If you really like to corner to your bike's limit, don't look at cheaper routes....

[gs850cafe]

Well...
If you really like to corner to your bike's limit, don't look at cheaper routes....

i already drag pegs with stock suspension...im looking for something that may do me a bit better in ride quality and looks

[Steel Toed Tank]

I'm going to be getting a set of Hagons from here, seems to be the cheapest around.

http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/HAGON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html

[bwringer]

I'm going to be getting a set of Hagons from here, seems to be the cheapest around.
http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/...IN_SHOCKS.html

Another vote for the Hagons -- Dave sets them up to suit your bike, weight, and riding style, and they're slightly cheaper than the Progressives.

I'd also highly encourage you to take a riding skills class, such as Lee Parks' Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic. Once you learn to get your arse off the seat and corner properly, you'll stop dragging stuff and become MUCH faster. It's worth every penny and then some.

[Gorminrider]

I'm going to be getting a set of Hagons from here, seems to be the cheapest around.
http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/...IN_SHOCKS.html

...watch out for those UPS "brokers fees", fellow Canuck.
signed, OnceBitten...

[bwringer]

...watch out for those UPS "brokers fees", fellow Canuck.
signed, OnceBitten...

Good point -- Dave Quinn is the US importer for Hagon shocks, which are made in England. I assume there is a Canadian importer up there somewhere.

[Steel Toed Tank]

Not for anything close to that price.
Also, I only get things shipped through USPS.
I learned the "customs brokerage fee" thing a decade ago when I had some infrared heater rods shipped up from the states. The fee doubled the cost of my purchase!!