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They're new! Have you looked at decent shocks lately? That's about as cheap as you'll find a decent pair of shocks. I have not tried these, but from what folks say on here, these are good shocks. It looks like a good deal to me.
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650E
I've never paid more than $70 for a pair. New seals are about $10 and a hour or 2 to install.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
I paid just over $100- for a set of made in Taiwan shocks. They are very basic. When shopping I found many in the 4 to 5 hundred dollar range.
The springs on mine are starting to rust, but so is just about everything else on the wet coast.
I've never paid more than $70 for a pair. New seals are about $10 and a hour or 2 to install.
That's for XJ shocks.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
Mikes XS will sell you shocks all at under 100 bucks no they are designed for 650,s but will fit our bikes !1 hope this helps some one bye for now ,,, Slow Mo https://www.mikesxs.net/products-18.html#products
The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman moemcnally@hotmail.com
i AM THE KING OF NOTHING
the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
Nope! I think I said that in my first reply. I conceded that folks here like them. I'm sticking with new tech when it comes to suspension. I like custom fit springs.
Mike's XS shocks fit, but I don't think the spring rate is correct, even for the XS650. I use these forums to help decide what's best for me. I'm sure Mike's XS shocks wouldn't cut it for me.
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650E
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
well I am trying to procure a set of XJ shocks to install on my 79...I never had any problems wiith my XJ's handling but i have had lots of problems with the XS's handling...doesnt take a genius to figure out that what worked for me on the XJ would also work on the XS so why the **** would I ever spend this much for one friggin shock???...they dont even offer a set fer cryin out loud...
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