Rear Shock suggestions for EFI T100
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I know that a few members here have done mods on the shocks so hopefully they will be able to give you some help with this one
It is largely a matter of preference and how you intend to ride plus your weight. Any good middle grade shocks are a big improvement over the stock. Don't forget to up the the front also. I used Progressive springs to up grade mine and Ikon shocks on the rear.
I originally changed the rear shocks to Hagon shrouded shocks. I found the Hagons to be very hard, and only had 3 spring adjustments and no damping adjustment at all. I changed the Hagons for a pair of Ikon 7610's. I bought the Thruxton length which is 25mm longer than the Bonnie shocks. This has quickened up the handling and the rear suspension has transformed the bike! I also have Ikon progressive fork springs fitted together with a pair of Thruxton pre-load caps. I also have a Norman Hyde steering damper fitted.
The mods have made the bike handle really well!
The mods have made the bike handle really well!
mr1bienvenu
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I'm going with Progressive shocks (440's) and fork springs with 5w fork oil.
mr1bienvenu
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The Progressive brand springs are GREAT, love em ! The Progressive shocks (440) are better than the stocks but still too stiff and I weigh 240 lbs.
So are you going to change them or just see how it goes
mr1bienvenu
Member
They're good enough, I'm going to keep them. I was just hoping they would be better.
Yeah it is a bummer when you don't get exactly what you expected and still put out a lot of cash doing it. I think after a bit you will get used to it as it is now and it will not be all that bad
I did not particularly like the threaded spring adjuster on the 7614, plus the 7610's were cheaper!
I can relate to your second reason! 
chadtx
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Thanks, everyone. Very helpful. I am leaning toward the Ikons on the rear at this point, but it will be awhile. Still breaking her in! I love the look of the Progressive 440s, but I don't want to have to gain weight to make them work right.
I am going to look into that issue some more as I find it hard to believe they would make those shocks that would only work for heavier folks. I notice they have an "HD" or "Heavy Duty" version of the 440s. I wonder if this is what is confusing the matter.
Anyway, thanks again.
I am going to look into that issue some more as I find it hard to believe they would make those shocks that would only work for heavier folks. I notice they have an "HD" or "Heavy Duty" version of the 440s. I wonder if this is what is confusing the matter.
Anyway, thanks again.
Please let us know what you end up installing.
mr1bienvenu
Member
After putting some mile on the 440's I find that they feeling better. I guess they are breaking in.
That is good to hear. 
I have never ridden anything with the Nitros installed.
chadtx
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wish there was a way to test ride all these shocks. I know they will all be an improvement over stock, but still...I'm not a racer or anything like that, so I don't need racer type shocks--just something that will improve comfort and handling. That criteria may rule out the Hagon nitros and point me back to some basic upgrade like the Ikons or another version of the Hagons.
