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Inexpensive, CORRECT shocks on eBay

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by bigfitz52, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    They're absolute rubbish, I had some on a Katana I just sold(on it when I bought it) and I wouldn't fit them to a wheelbarrow

    Think of the weight difference between the bikes those are advertised to fit, is the spring rate and valving really going to be correct to fit all those bikes

    One size doesn't fit all
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I was trying to offer an economical alternative to used Harley shocks or 'whatever' off eBay.
     
    bigfitz52, Feb 22, 2009
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    I just bought a set of Harley airshocks and a nifty little hand pump for them for $130 for all off of JirehCycles.
     
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    David

    If I read it correctly, the gas is nitrogen. Will you need compressed nitrogen to increase the pressure?
     
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    I still have a pair of these for sale, here's my old ad-

    JC Whitney specials, 12.5" long, will fit Seca-Maxim 650-750, MIDI brand (Taiwan ROC), 900 miles on them, 5-position preload adjustable, just too stiff for my 50-yr. old back. Probably ok for 200+lb. riders (gear included). I took the springs off these (& chucked the top covers) when I got them to check the damping-real good! No leaks, just as new out of the box. Reason for selling-bought some Seca 750 shocks off ebay! $65.00+shipping.

    I'm dropping the price to $50.00 plus shipping, please stimulate my economy :lol: .
     
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    They arrived today. I think I choose the wrong color. The blue is almost a purple like color. Looked more blue online. Oh well, I might have to paint the springs. I had to use my rubber bushings. The Frame has 14mm studs. They are 1/4 inch shorter dispite adjusting but what a difference! I rode it down a long brick street that i ride about every day. The bike is so much more stable now and I first noticed the change stopping. No longer does it rock when the front fork spring becomes unloaded. They don't come with any gas. Directions say to use Nitrogen, air, or none. I am pleased. 1 spring had a little corrosion on the paint. 7 Days to arrive from France.
    I'm trying to include a picture, but it won't work. New pics in my gallery
     
    David3aces, Feb 27, 2009
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