78 GS1000E Shocks and Springs

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    78 GS1000E Shocks and Springs

    What's the best replacement shocks and springs out there for these bikes? I don't mind paying a little more if need be. I want something that is comfortable and going to last. Thanks.
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    • sharpy
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      3 posts for upgading one bike. keep it simple

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        • cowboyup3371
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          #3
          Hagons are a good choice for the rear while Sonic Springs (owner is a member here) are popular for the fronts
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            • salty_monk
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              #4
              Works performance black/street trackers are another level up from Hagons. YSS are an option. Online are the ultimate.
              ikons seem to be in short supply, the odd marzochhi set come up on EBay.

              If if the choice is progressive or Hagon I would choose the latter personally.

              You our may want to think about some fork cartridge emulators if you go high spec on the rear.
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                • Guest
                  #5
                  Ignore my ignorance, but what exactly are fork cartridge emulators?

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                    • tkent02
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                      #6
                      They make 1970's forks work like 1990s forks.
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                        • Guest
                          #7
                          Originally posted by salty_monk
                          Works performance black/street trackers are another level up from Hagons. YSS are an option. Online are the ultimate.
                          ikons seem to be in short supply, the odd marzochhi set come up on EBay.

                          If if the choice is progressive or Hagon I would choose the latter personally.

                          You our may want to think about some fork cartridge emulators if you go high spec on the rear.
                          Online? or did you mean Ohlin?

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                            • Rob S.
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                              #8
                              Originally posted by traviseckley
                              Online? or did you mean Ohlin(s)?
                              Sounds like a safe assumption.
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