New to GS world, need some advice on shocks!

[Guest]

lolz..............someone is defensive.

 

[Guest]

I've disassembled all of my shocks, thoroughly inspected them & they are all in EXCELLENT condition.

If you are rebuilding them regularly then they will be fine. You said you had the same set of shocks on those bikes from the early 90's and you put 10,000 miles a year on them. Without regular rebuilds they are shot, no shock in the world can go that sort of mileage and still have useful damping. You may think aftermarket shocks are overpriced crap that are unnecessary, but I don't. Having raced MX and done track days on pavement I can assure you that OEM is crap and good aftermarket is worlds better in terms of performance, even for a duffer like myself. I'm not trying to convince myself the shiny toys were an improvement, lap times tell the story. In the case of your sedately ridden 74 H-D, maybe not.


Mark

 

[82tiburon]

lolz..............someone is defensive.

I don't get defensive when I'm right.
My accumulated knowledge, mechanical aptitude & experience --- not any form of Internet bragging --- are what make me right.

 

[82tiburon]

If you are rebuilding them regularly then they will be fine. You said you had the same set of shocks on those bikes from the early 90's and you put 10,000 miles a year on them. Without regular rebuilds they are shot, no shock in the world can go that sort of mileage and still have useful damping. You may think aftermarket shocks are overpriced crap that are unnecessary, but I don't. Having raced MX and done track days on pavement I can assure you that OEM is crap and good aftermarket is worlds better in terms of performance, even for a duffer like myself. I'm not trying to convince myself the shiny toys were an improvement, lap times tell the story. In the case of your sedately ridden 74 H-D, maybe not. Mark

Learn to read responses fully. I NEVER said that I've rebuilt my shocks, but rather, that I've inspected them.

You obviously know less than nothing about Harley FLH shocks --- these bad boys were made to hold up an 800 lbs.-plus touring motorcycle back in the days when folks expected stuff be built to last, rather than be the disposable junk we're saddled with now.

One could beat a grizzly bear to death with one of these shocks.

 

[kschippe]

Going with the Hagons. Still in the 'bring up to spec after years of neglect' phase, so no hurry.

Please bring the performace (HA!) merits of Herbley Derbedson's to another thread, thank you.

And really? Your suggestion to saving $200 on shocks is to buy a newer bike for significantly more money? Good advice.

 

[kschippe]

Going with the Hagons. Still in the 'bring up to spec after years of neglect' phase, so no hurry. $214 for a quality set is a good value here.

Please bring the performace (HA!) merits of Herbley Derbedson's to another thread, thank you.

And really? Your suggestion to saving $200 on shocks is to buy a newer bike for significantly more money? Good advice.

 

[limeex2]

Do yur bitching in another thread. https://www.bing.com/images/search?...607996766051239656&selectedIndex=9&ajaxhist=0 That being said, I've read guys using the the RFY shocks, but sending them out before installing, get them gone through, and they worked well. On the other hand, $200 or so for a set of hagons seems reasonable especially if they fit your budget and you seem to like them. Perfect fit!

 

[glib]

Going with the Hagons. Still in the 'bring up to spec after years of neglect' phase, so no hurry. $214 for a quality set is a good value here.

Please bring the performace (HA!) merits of Herbley Derbedson's to another thread, thank you.

And really? Your suggestion to saving $200 on shocks is to buy a newer bike for significantly more money? Good advice.

Member Samsonite is selling a set of Progressives for $120. Don't know if they will fit your bike but worth a look.

 

[Guest]

Do yur bitching in another thread.

You're right. I'm done.

I don't get defensive when I'm right.
My accumulated knowledge, mechanical aptitude & experience --- not any form of Internet bragging --- are what make me right.

Whatever you say.


Mark

 

[JJ]

I don't get defensive when I'm right.
My accumulated knowledge, mechanical aptitude & experience --- not any form of Internet bragging --- are what make me right.

The bad thing is.... you're WRONG!

 

[kschippe]

Good call, I'll hit him up!