Shocks

[Altritter]

My problem is I'm tall 6'3" and dont really want to lower anything if I can help it..

Is it possible that my worn out Boge shocks are already riding lower than a new shorter hagons?
 

I apologize if I misled you. According to the web site, Hagon's twin shocks (standard) come in lengths varying in 10mm increments from 280mm (8.6") to 350mm (13.8"), and range at more irregular intervals up to 420mm (16.5") and down to 255mm (10.0"). Thus, your height should not deter you from Hagons. (I can't say how long a shock the R65 will take; doubtless, Dave Quinn's can answer that.)

Regarding "stock" length. My bike currently has nonstock 12.75" Konis on it (Stop salivating, Yikes—I haven't replaced them yet.   ), and they're a skosh too long for me. A pity, for I really like the ride. In fact, I'm wavering a bit since I installed the '83 center stand, which solved a number of my problems.
John

[weasel01]

Hey thats good news!
I was thinking about a set of ikons but the hagons have definatly caught my eye!

[Justin B.]

Thanks for the "real" measurements of the shocks, go4es to show you can't believe everything you hear...    I would have measured myself but I have no Airheads with factory shocks!  

[steve_wicks]

My rears are rock hard, got no idea what they are, but they're 'orrible!

Fronts are all soggy because stanchions are pitted. I did fit new seals and it helped a bit.

I need budget rear shocks and I'm considering fitting a complete front end from some other bike ... any ideas as to what might be a straight forward swap?

That way I might get decent brakes, better handling and maybe even grow to like my bike.

[montmil]

Hey, Steve

For my R65s, I buy plug wires, caps and harness wire connectors from an outfit in Florida that specializes in the Yamaha XS650... aka, the Japanese Bonneville.

Mike offers some very economical Dual Progressive spring shocks for the Yammerhammer that, when coupled with his Shock Spacer & Rubber Set, Part #06-3734, might work out on your R65.

Shock lengths are 324mm (12.750 inch) and 335mm (13.189 inch).

$79.00USD/pair. Sharp looking bits but I've no knowledge of the shocks performance or shipping costs to SA.
 
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-18.html#products

Monte

[weasel01]

"I installed Hagons on my R65 and couldn't believe the difference in handling. "

Hey Begnt, what you notice different about your bike compared to pre Hagon?

[weasel01]

...how does the quote box work....sorry this is my first forum...

[montmil]

Ampy, Just punch the "quote" button at top-right in the response you wish to quote. It will open a new response window and you can then enter your own response.

You can also hi-light and delete parts of lengthy quotes that that are not pertaining to your response.

Monte

[weasel01]

Ampy, Just punch the "quote" button at top-right in the response you wish to quote. It will open a new response window and you can then enter your own response.

Did this work?

[weasel01]

I get no nifty box around the quote?

[msbuck]

[*quote author=3220243620297574450 link=1249232102/24#24 date=1249435940]I get no nifty box around the quote?[*/quote]

Ampy, the above is what you should see in the box you're typing in (without the *), then you'll see this if you hit the Live Preview...

I get no nifty box around the quote?

 

You need to be sure and start typing after the last [ /quote] for your response to be outside the box.

Make sense?

[Allred]

Earlier this year I bought a set of "replica" shocks from Bob's BMW for my '83 R65, the ones with the levers, etc.  Honestly I am not impressed despite the over $300 cost (after shipping).  I don't think the bike rides any better than with the old stockers that were on it!  Very harsh ride.  I can feel almost any and every disturbance in the road surface.  They look nice, but......I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.  If I had my money back I'd try something else.

 

[weasel01]

[*quote author=3220243620297574450 link=1249232102/24#24 date=1249435940]I get no nifty box around the quote?[*/quote]

Ampy, the above is what you should see in the box you're typing in (without the *), then you'll see this if you hit the Live Preview...

I get no nifty box around the quote?

 

You need to be sure and start typing after the last [ /quote] for your response to be outside the box.

Make sense?

If this works it makes sense!

[weasel01]

Awe shucks! I'm dangerous now!

[weasel01]

Earlier this year I bought a set of "replica" shocks from Bob's BMW for my '83 R65, the ones with the levers, etc.  Honestly I am not impressed despite the over $300 cost (after shipping).  I don't think the bike rides any better than with the old stockers that were on it!  Very harsh ride.  I can feel almost any and every disturbance in the road surface.  They look nice, but......I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.  If I had my money back I'd try something else.

 

Now that I've learned to quote...I assume these are the Progressive brand?

If so I've read several posts referring to their stiff ride?