RFY shocks $309 on Amazon

[Siggy Javotnik_imp]

When I just Googled "CB1100 rear shocks" these nice-looking, cheap piggyback shocks came up as one of the first hits: Amazon.com

Has anyone used them? I've seen fitment problems with piggyback shocks on the CB (having to mount them backward, etc.).

 

[aschem_imp]

From what I have gathered, they are a very poor quality shock.

 

[rocket_imp]

These might be the same ones that were sold for the Vmax a couple years ago. I bought them for about $150. from China because they were sexy. Absolutely NO damping. Just a spring and whatever friction was created by the shaft running against the seal.
When I look at bike shocks, there's no reason a good pair should be $500. +++ !! But they are. Cheap is Cheap.

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

Gentlemen,

Why buy these Chinese knock-offs when you can get genuine Ohlin piggeyback shocks for only $1300.00?!?!?

Chip

 

[the Ferret]

Gentlemen,

Why buy these Chinese knock-offs when you can get genuine Ohlin piggeyback shocks for only $1300.00?!?!?

Chip

ONLY $1300? :rofl:

 

[Siggy Javotnik_imp]

These might be the same ones that were sold for the Vmax a couple years ago. I bought them for about $150. from China because they were sexy. Absolutely NO damping. Just a spring and whatever friction was created by the shaft running against the seal.
When I look at bike shocks, there's no reason a good pair should be $500. +++ !! But they are. Cheap is Cheap.

Sheesh, what a story! I'm sorry that happened to you. Thanks for sharing so it doesn't happen to us!

 

[kevbroce_imp]

Since they list CB900F and CB1100F, I would assume they are for the 1980's CB's and are incorrectly categorized for our CB1100.

Date First Available March 18, 2013

When did dealers first start getting the CB1100, was it this early in 2013?

 

[rboe]

Ya, that was my thought too. ONLY $1300. If we do a group buy and used our coupon we could get them down to only $1200.

 

[Lord Popgun]

kev,

I bought mine in either late March or early April 2013 and the dealer said it had been on the floor for about 2 weeks. So far it is the only one they have sold. Don't know how many the other 2 local dealers sold so far.

I can't remember the exact date without looking it up as I bought it and then let it sit at the dealer for a couple of weeks due to bad weather.

 

[the Ferret]

My 13 came in on March 29th 2013, picked up same day and my 14 came in on April 2nd, and I picked it up April 5th 2014

My dealer has sold 7 of them I think. 3 dlxs I know of. Another 14 std just last Saturday.