emgo shocks

[snackie]

Anyone have any experience with Emgo Shocks? Thinking about a set for my GS650G.

[tkent02]

Keep thinking. They ride hard as rocks.

[Nessism]

Lots of review in the archives about those shocks. Apparently they are sprung for a big rider, or for riding two up. The upper shock bushings are junk too, although there is a tutorial by Cliff on how to upgrade them.

[snackie]

Well, I am 215 pounds and then there's my wife who will occasionally be on the back . So, would they be adequate for a slightly heavy dude?

[tkent02]

Only if you want your back to hurt for days after every ride.

[SqDancerLynn1]

The best way to use them is to cut the shock mount so you can remove the original bushing And press it into the new shocks

[Dogma]

Well, I am 215 pounds and then there's my wife who will occasionally be on the back . So, would they be adequate for a slightly heavy dude?

It's not just the springs, it's the damping. They're far too stiff for me, at 245, on a heavier bike. Really, just spend a little more.

[Steve]

It's not just the springs, it's the damping. They're far too stiff for me, at 245, on a heavier bike. Really, just spend a little more.

I agree. I am only about a stone lighter than Dogma. I can make them compress (a little), but they do it slowly. My son has another 3 stones of added "gravitational attraction" and still finds them rough. The springing is OK (for heavier riders), but the damping seems about right for a 3/4 ton truck.

By the way, the same shocks are sold with an MDI brand. Just face it, you are not going to get any decent new shocks for $100. You might find something used, but why not just wait until you can get some Hagon, IKON or Progressive shocks for a bit more money?

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