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Rear Piggyback Shocks

  • Thread starter Thread starter firemun59
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Any new information on these shocks? I'm really wanting to redo the whole suspension on my bike and these seem like a good place to start.
 
Lately I've heard of a number of companies going under because of unexpected growth. They couldn't keep up with demand. So, Brian, market research IS key.
Put me down for a pair on my 79 GS 1000E. Black of course.
 
firemun59 said:
prototypes are done and are being tested as we speak.......\\:D/
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I'll beta test them for you....free of charge! :-D

Seriously, just waiting to pull the trigger on some shocks...hoping your product is the one for me.
 
I will be in for a pair also Brian. My 1983 GS1100GL has the originals and one is leaking! Sounds like you have a pretty good list of poeple ready to buy. That is a good problem for any new business. Good luck.
 
Hmph. :mad:

I bought a set of Redwing STC shocks to hold me over until I could try these (or Progressive) but i've had such a bad time with these shocks I need to bring this up.

Brian, please double and triple check your tolerances on the clevis and eye-bolt mounts. Below you'll see why this is critical!

Original Suzuki shock lower (clevis mount):
83-suzuki-1100-rear-shocks-001.jpg


Redwing STC shock - will not fit!
83-suzuki-1100-rear-shocks-002.jpg


The above is SUPER frustrating. I reinstalled my original shocks as a result.

~Adam
 
AOD said:
Hmph. :mad:

I bought a set of Redwing STC shocks to hold me over until I could try these (or Progressive) but i've had such a bad time with these shocks I need to bring this up.

Brian, please double and triple check your tolerances on the clevis and eye-bolt mounts. Below you'll see why this is critical!

Original Suzuki shock lower (clevis mount):
83-suzuki-1100-rear-shocks-001.jpg


Redwing STC shock - will not fit!
83-suzuki-1100-rear-shocks-002.jpg


The above is SUPER frustrating. I reinstalled my original shocks as a result.

~Adam
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It looks like the inside piece of the clevis is tweaked. Can you bend it in?
 
That thing is bent.I don't know if tweaking it will affect the strength of the clevis.
 
The pressing is out of tolerance. I'd send it back, it really needs more width in the middle from the look of it so tweaking it would always be a bodge :(
 
Yeah, the shocks are going back - they're not wide enough at the clevis.

Guess this means I'm waiting for an update from Brian on the prototype testing!

~Adam
 
My Skunk is ready for a set. It will be the finishing touch and the last thing I need for it. I'll need a set for my new project, too!
 
Brian,
I have emailed you a few times about current production shocks and you have not responded. Any chance I could get an update?
 
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