I'm Shocked at how long this thread has kept me in Suspens-ion without
descending into bad puns.....
-Joey
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 7:20 AM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote:
> Look at the icon shocks, not much more than the progressive "cheap" shocks
> and they give you rebound dampening which I didn't realize the importance of
> until I got my VFR.
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> From: Kurt Nolte <[email protected]>
> Sender: [email protected]
> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:11:39 -0400
> To: <[email protected]>
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> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Coin toss time, you guys are the coin
>
> I was planning to do the 412s, they aren't THAT much more expensive than
> doing a "custom" combination of Vintage12 shocks and prog-rate springs, and
> apparently there is some extra wizardry involved in the 412 vs the
> gas-charged 12 series.
>
> My problem now is one of aesthetics. DK only lists 412-4211C as the
> available 412 shock for a '93 CB750. That's a 13" shock w/ 3.89" travel and
> 90/130 spring rates.
>
> Progressive Suspension website suggests I go with 412-4212C, which is a 13"
> shock w/ 3.89" travel and 105/150 spring rates. (Amusingly enough, DK also
> offers this assembly, but it's $50 LESS than the "fits your bike" listed
> assembly with the lower rate springs).
>
> Here's where I get nitpicky, though. Both of these are full-chrome
> assemblies, by the C on the tag; I would rather not have a full chrome
> assembly. I hunted about, using the stronger spring rates, and found
> 412-4020B and 412-4021B. These are, respectively, 13" 3.89" E/E 105/150 and
> 13.5" 4.14" E/E 105/150 black colored assemblies.
>
> Bearing in mind I usually load this thing up and I'm not a lightweight, I'm
> thinking the heavy weight springs might be beneficial. My next question is
> if going with the bigger shock with slightly more travel (only 6mm) would be
> beneficial at all? Would it have a deleterious effect?
>
> Can anyone think of something I've missed here?
>
> Kurt
> And yes, you guys are tails. :p
>
> On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Rear! yes, if you can go with the progressive 412's it is a great upgrade.
>> The front springs are cheaper and you are more likely to be able to find the
>> $$ later. Also, the change is way more dramatic when you upgrade the rear
>> than the front.
>>
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