New ikons on the way

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My stock Suzuki TU250 had much better spring rates on the shocks than my Nighthawk 750 Ikons. They were at more of an angle too (see Kawasaki and Yamaha and Ducati mono shocks these days). As long as Ikon gives you the right spring, and their damping valving is good, you should be fine. Slow speed damping was fine (think race bike squatting for a corner and then back up getting on the gas), but over the New England choppy pavement, I was still not satisfied at all. I'm 160 lbs, ...but still. I had a Sportster that I rode into NH one day and after 30 miles I turned around. It too had twin shocks that were basically junk as far as high speed damping goes. Just make sure to tell Ikon if you are not satisfied. I tried to talk myself into it because I paid for them. But they were maybe 25% better. I wanted them even 50% better. For shocks to TRULY work, the rider has to be the perfect weight for the spring and the damping valves inside the shock. So I'm happy to see some people like them. Looking forward to your thoughts once you get them on the bike. Just rode a Ducati Supersport with Ohlins on these roads by the way. Very nice indeed. I was kinda shocked actually how good they were.