Thinking about shocks

[tkent02]

Hagons are good, Ikons are better, they will both sell you too stiff springs if you let them.

[gsgeezer]

I have had a number of sets of Progressives on the old bikes, but after the YSS I won't be using Progressive again.

[Dogma]

Automatic is generally something akin to rising rate. The more it gets hammered the less forgiving the response.

Think corn flour and water mix and you've got the picture.

- boingk

Now there's a piece of information. The rising rate is something I'm looking to avoid. It's why I'm also looking at Racetech emulators.

I have had a number of sets of Progressives on the old bikes, but after the YSS I won't be using Progressive again.

What about the YSS do you prefer over Progressives?

[gsgeezer]

I really don't have anything against Progressive. The quality is fine. I think they are pretty expensive rear shocks for what you get. I have had a number of sets.

I only have bought the one set from YSS, but the quality and customer service is great.

After my onlilne order, they called me to make sure of what I wanted. Like other custom built suspension companies, they get your weight with gear on, the bikes weight, your riding style, etc. and build a rear shock according to your individual needs. (Like Icon).

(Racetech and Sonic do this when you buy the front springs.)

[gsgeezer]

If anybody needs some 412's:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-PROGRESSIVE-12-HEAVY-DUTY-412-SERIES-412-4238-VS800-VS1400-VS750-S50-S83-/151095148773?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item232df900e5