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Replacement Shocks
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Fly4hire
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PostPosted: October 16, 2006, 12:01 pm    Post subject: Replacement Shocks
Has anyone used the stock clones for $79 from Mikex and JC? I'm wondering if these are more advanced in terms of ride handling, or are simply a new 30 yr old design?

I have Progressive on another old bike and they are very good, but do not feel like putting down $250+ at this point with so much else to do.

Would I be better staying with the old or are the clones a signifcant improvment. Bike has 10K and has spent all of it's storage on center stand
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royfisk
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PostPosted: October 17, 2006, 6:44 am    Post subject: Re: Replacement Shocks
Check out omars, he has a excellent performance shock for around 130
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PostPosted: October 20, 2006, 10:02 am    Post subject: Re: Replacement Shocks
Last Spring I bought pair of Progressive Series 14's with springs for my wife's bike fom Pro-Flo--around $215 shipped, if I remember right. If memory serves, Omar's shocks are Red Wings--also a good choice.
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