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New ikons on the way
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dsan1964 Offline
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New ikons on the way
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a new set of black custom Ikon shocks 495 to my door in about 3 weeks . Hopefully I wonder why I took so long to swap them out..


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11-03-2017 06:15 PM
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Rocky Offline
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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RE: New ikons on the way
I fitted a pair of Ikon's to my Bonneville 3-4 years ago and they made a big difference in the ride.
I think you will really like them.

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11-04-2017 02:13 AM
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PowerDubs Offline
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RE: New ikons on the way
I enjoy the Ikons on my CB, and my wife says they are more comfortable for her as well- she did not like impacts with the stock shocks.

104whp / 75wtq ... for now.
11-04-2017 08:54 AM
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4 Paws Offline
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RE: New ikons on the way
I think the suspension will be my next "investment".
Figure I'm keeping this bike for quite a while.

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11-04-2017 12:15 PM
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dsan1964 Offline
Running Like a Top

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New ikons on the way
Yes agree with everyone... I changed the front springs last year big difference. The other thing was how much I then noticed that the rear end was not performing well. I will look forward to giving a full review with pics. Thanks.


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The ferret Online
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RE: New ikons on the way
Don't forget the torque value on the top shock bolts is very small. Several members have snapped them off.

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11-04-2017 08:05 PM
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Lord Popgun Offline
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RE: New ikons on the way
Ferret is right about that. The specified torque for the upper bolts is 6.6 foot pounds.

The lower is 19 ft lbs.

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11-05-2017 04:27 AM
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dsan1964 Offline
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New ikons on the way
Thanks... I️ always have the shop manual opened up when I️ work on the CB. I️ saw those threads with the shock bolts snapped off...


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11-12-2017 12:15 PM
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dsan1964 Offline
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New ikons on the way
They are passing through customs... ready for them to show up.


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11-25-2017 01:47 PM
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dsan1964 Offline
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New ikons on the way
Should be here tomorrow...


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