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  • Tazzman25
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    Rear shocks

    Just curious if anyone has a couple of opinions on what the best setting for the rear shock are for riding thanks for the help...
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    • posplayr
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      #2
      Originally posted by Tazzman25
      Just curious if anyone has a couple of opinions on what the best setting for the rear shock are for riding thanks for the help...
      best settings are for static and rider sag. Looks up Ohlins suspension settings for exampls

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        • bwringer
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          #3
          First, set the stock shocks in the garbage. They're dangerous junk.

          Then order up a set of better shocks. Progressive, Hagon, and Ikon are all pretty good, and if you're on the larger side, the cheap $80 Emgo/Chinese generics are pretty decent.
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            • salty_monk
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              Z1 are out of stock on the Ikons. I have put quite a few miles on stock shocks with no probs but I am one of the lighter ones and aftermarket are definitely better.
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                • Guest
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                  Shocks

                  Originally posted by salty_monk
                  Z1 are out of stock on the Ikons. I have put quite a few miles on stock shocks with no probs but I am one of the lighter ones and aftermarket are definitely better.
                  just fitted a set of ikons to me Gs1000s the differance is amazing far better handling and comfort than the progresive 412s i had but they were 9yrs old.
                  wel impressed so far.

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                    • Baatfam
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                      #6
                      Originally posted by salty_monk
                      Z1 are out of stock on the Ikons.
                      They've been out of stock since about January...
                      I've emailed them twice since and they keep saying they are trying to get some.
                      And right now, I don't have the cash for 'em anyway...so stockers here...
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                          Originally posted by Baatfam
                          They've been out of stock since about January...
                          I've emailed them twice since and they keep saying they are trying to get some.
                          And right now, I don't have the cash for 'em anyway...so stockers here...
                          I tried Z1 they said we are out stock ,dont now if we will be getting anymore in
                          didnt seemed that botherd so went some where else.

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