Rear Shocks- OUCH !

[rocket_imp]

First 120 mile ride. Rough roads. The stock shocks seem to have stiff high-speed damping. Meaning, on those small, sharp bumps or cracks in the road they deliver a pretty severe jolt right up my spine. Pretty smooth ride otherwise. Adjustments don't have any affect .
Eliminating the $1100. Ohlins, does anyone have any experience with alternative shocks that they would recommend ? Thanks, Rocket

[nhawk7504_imp]

First 120 mile ride. Rough roads. The stock shocks seem to have stiff high-speed damping. Meaning, on those small, sharp bumps or cracks in the road they deliver a pretty severe jolt right up my spine. Pretty smooth ride otherwise. Adjustments don't have any affect .
Eliminating the $1100. Ohlins, does anyone have any experience with alternative shocks that they would recommend ? Thanks, Rocket

Noticed the same thing on my second test ride on a choppy road. It was just bouncing over the bumps. I am 165 lbs with my gear on so it seemed I was too light for the stock springs. I put Ohlins on my Sportster and it helped immensely. Even Progressive shocks were better before I finally sold it. Showas work for some people but not all. You could try backing off the preload which comes stock on the second setting. Interestingly enough, my Suzuki TU250 had a MUCH better ride that my Kawasaki Zr750, Honda Nighthawk 750 and my Sportster. Nice and soft. Ohlins or Progressives would help. I tried 200 dollar Hagons on my Nighthawk and they did nothing.

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Nothing but rough roads out here and adjusting the stockers was no help. The Ohlins smoothed the back out so much I couldn't live with the front anymore!
New or used Ohlins are worth the money.

[grover_imp]

The stock springs don't have rebound dampening, hence the jarring rebound for bumps at speed.

A low option for a dampening shock is Ikon (http://www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/shop/7610-1507/); starting at ~$400, they have adjustable rebound dampening, preload adjustment, and progressive springs, but aren't calibrated for rider weight and riding style.

Mid-priced option might be Works Suspension. For a bit more (I think they start ~$600), they customize the shock and spring based on the rider's weight and riding style. They also have dual and triple rate springs, and some other adjustment options as well as piggyback and remote reservoirs. I'll probably be tempted to I this route.

Of course there are ohlins at the high end as well.


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[TINK_imp]

I have IKONs on the rear of my 2014 CB1100 Deluxe. They work great! IMHO


I also put Race Tech springs in the front forks > http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3773

[Houtman_imp]

I bought Ohlins for my 2013 CB 1100 for $850 new (with chrome springs).
Worth every penny , especially for my back.
They do not have to cost $1200 !

[rocket_imp]

Just spoke with IKON . They have them in black for $400. or chrome for $460.
You can contact them at: ikonsuspensionusa.com. or call Dave Gardner at: 415-738-9441.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Quote:The stock springs don't have rebound dampening, hence the jarring rebound for bumps at speed.
Are you sure? Maybe just not ADJUSTABLE rebound damping?

Cheers

[rocket_imp]

I'm sure there is damping in both directions, just not enough or the right amount. However, it is not the rebound damping that I'm complaining about. It's the high speed damping (compression ) when hitting small, sharp bumps like when the road has frozen & lifted the asphalt. Dave Gardner at IKON & Ted Porter at Wilbers explained that high-speed damping is what the original shocks on most bikes is lacking and the cause of the "jolt " we feel. Otherwise, my bike rides pretty smoothly.
In defense of manufacturers'' shocks, they must select shocks at a price point that will satisfy 75% of the riders. Consider what our bikes would cost if they installed Wilbers at $1,000.; OHLINS at $1200., or even IKONS at $460. Rocket
** I'm sure grover meant that the damping was not "adjustable" **

[Henrik_imp]

How about these?