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emgo shocks

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Anyone have any experience with Emgo Shocks? Thinking about a set for my GS650G.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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
 
snackie said:
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?
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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.
 
Dogma said:
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.
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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. :eek:

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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