Rear Piggyback Shocks

**first timer** · 02-09-2007, 11:43 PM

will you be able to adjust the length of the shock for each order? i was able to have the ikon guys go about a 1.5" longer for my shocks (oem is about 12" ) to give me a little more clearance and sharpen up my steering.

**firemun59** · 02-10-2007, 10:11 AM

sharpened handling

Originally posted by first timer

will you be able to adjust the length of the shock for each order? i was able to have the ikon guys go about a 1.5" longer for my shocks (oem is about 12" ) to give me a little more clearance and sharpen up my steering.

Great idea about the extra length. The stock CB Honda shock is 14.25 inches (center to center) and we specified 15.00 inches and what an incredible difference. You comment of 'sharpening up the steering' is spot on. The first run will be exactly that about 3/4 to 1 inch longer. The stance and apearance of the (suzuki) bike will change (for the better in my opinion) but the improvement in handling without any loss in highspeed stability is dramatic - better........

**firemun59** · 02-10-2007, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Nerobro

"I" am not offended by price discussion. :-) If seperate compression and rebound circuts are 6 months off, any decision of mine is off by that much time as well. *grins* A set of KYB's off a ZRX give me that option.

KYB's from a ZRX are a nice option however may be cost prohibitive and quite scarce. New from Kawi they are over $1000. I am assuming your thinking of used ones from a salvage yard. They know what the're worth. In the mean time I will certainly keep you all up to date on the rebound/compression dampening progress.........cheers

**doug g** · 02-10-2007, 10:35 AM

I would purchase a set for my 1100 and 750E. For the price you state it is completely worth it.

How do we get on board to order a set?

**bwringer** · 02-10-2007, 12:37 PM

I would be interested in a set for my GS850G.

I have Progressive shocks with the "extra heavy duty" springs. After about nine years of unnatural acts on a shaftie and back road abuse, their damping ability is starting to fade a bit.

Joe and Ryan have been telling me about the IKON shocks ($400+), but if there were a rebuildable alternative in the $200 range, I'd be extremely interested.

The shafties normally use a shock length of 330mm eye-to-eye. And there are some of us who ride them HARD. I'd also be interested in trying them 20mm - 25mm longer. (We'll have no more of this filthy talk in outdated fractional systems of measurement...)

What have the Honda roadracing guys learned regarding forks? There seem to be several brands of reasonably priced fork springs out there. A few GS riders people have installed RaceTech cartridge emulators with good results, but they are quite expensive and installation can be difficult.

**firemun59** · 02-10-2007, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by doug g

I would purchase a set for my 1100 and 750E. For the price you state it is completely worth it.

How do we get on board to order a set?

Doug,

Currently I have two engineers working out the specs for suzuki. It will not be a long process as we have alot of data to work with from the honda experience.To be totally frank the are only a few specs to transfer over. To answer your question the specs should be done within 2 weeks. Prepaid orders will not be necessary.

Once ready all you need is to send me your full name and address so I can quote your shipping and we can utilize either paypal or a money order or check......any of the above is fine. The website is not quite ready for e commerce and the use of plastic....that will be soon.

**firemun59** · 02-10-2007, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by bwringer

I would be interested in a set for my GS850G.

I have Progressive shocks with the "extra heavy duty" springs. After about nine years of unnatural acts on a shaftie and back road abuse, their damping ability is starting to fade a bit.

Joe and Ryan have been telling me about the IKON shocks ($400+), but if there were a rebuildable alternative in the $200 range, I'd be extremely interested.

The shafties normally use a shock length of 330mm eye-to-eye. And there are some of us who ride them HARD. I'd also be interested in trying them 20mm - 25mm longer. (We'll have no more of this filthy talk in outdated fractional systems of measurement...)

What have the Honda roadracing guys learned regarding forks? There seem to be several brands of reasonably priced fork springs out there. A few GS riders people have installed RaceTech cartridge emulators with good results, but they are quite expensive and installation can be difficult.

First off since you from the land of the 'colts' I have to say congrats. My son is a Peyton Manning fanatic. I will PM the details.

Anyway the issue of fork springs is of course an important concern. I have always replaced my seals everytime fork springs are swapped out.I know you all would, but i had to mention it . I am very fortunate to know an ex factory honda race team suspension technician and he has been part of our R&D process and recomends a non progressive set of fork springs as part of the front rear package. We are not in that part of the business as of yet. We cannot recomend a rate for the suzuki applications currently.....but we will.

**Guest** · 02-10-2007, 08:03 PM

All this sounds VERY interesting. Am enthusiastic to say the least, Sir!!

I have an 82 1100EZ...was going for the IKONs as a replacement for Progressives, as they include damping adjustment as well, and are much less than peices from Works, even when you include shipping costs all the way from Australia. Would be nice to see a well made, less expensive alternative. Good luck and PLEASE keep us all informed! \\

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**Busafied** · 02-10-2007, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by Cassius086

All this sounds VERY interesting. Am enthusiastic to say the least, Sir!!

I have an 82 1100EZ...was going for the IKONs as a replacement for Progressives, as they include damping adjustment as well, and are much less than peices from Works, even when you include shipping costs all the way from Australia. Would be nice to see a well made, less expensive alternative. Good luck and PLEASE keep us all informed! \\

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Same here I have the same bike, welp one of my bikes is one of those :-D

Will be watching the post, and watchign for feedback, future changes etc.

Peace,
Ron

**firemun59** · 02-10-2007, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by Cassius086

All this sounds VERY interesting. Am enthusiastic to say the least, Sir!!

I have an 82 1100EZ...was going for the IKONs as a replacement for Progressives, as they include damping adjustment as well, and are much less than peices from Works, even when you include shipping costs all the way from Australia. Would be nice to see a well made, less expensive alternative. Good luck and PLEASE keep us all informed! \\

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**tkent02** · 02-10-2007, 10:52 PM

I'm In...

Not sure which bike they will be for but I want them.

**firemun59** · 02-10-2007, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by tkent02

Not sure which bike they will be for but I want them.

We are developing a few different suzuki spec pieces.....

**fastkatanaboy** · 02-11-2007, 02:00 AM

GREAT IDEA!!
Count me in for at least 1 pair of the high end ones.
Something to keep in mind is to allow for chain clearance at the spring if the GS/Kat has been upgraded with 17 x 5.5" rear wheel. So postiion the spring the way Ohlin does (NOT Fox).

Thanks,
Michael

**fastkatanaboy** · 02-11-2007, 02:03 AM

or use thinner/skinnier springs.

**Guest** · 02-11-2007, 02:23 PM

Very nice looking product you there! Hurry!!! [-o<

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