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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: YZAT252 on December 19, 2016, 03:00:10 pm

Title: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: YZAT252 on December 19, 2016, 03:00:10 pm: Does anyone here have any feedback on Ikon shocks?
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: David Lahey on December 19, 2016, 07:46:29 pm: I bought a pair in 1995 for my TY250, when they were all I could find. I bought the lightest springs they sold for them which were too stiff. The damping was set up for use on a road bike so when I fitted lighter springs the rebound damping (on the lightest setting) was way too strong for the springs. The shaft travel is about the same as my 1970s Special D Konis (about 3.25 inches before it hits the bottoming cushions)
They are very well made and I would recommend them for use on twinshock road bikes, due to their consistent damping action and sturdy design.
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: oldyzman on December 19, 2016, 09:32:54 pm: maybe consider YSS or GAZI for mid price range... im interested in opinions BTW
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: VMX247 on December 20, 2016, 01:00:00 am: Got them on a PE ,XL and Norton Commando roadbike.
Buy yourself a Christmas present :) 8)
Cheers us 2 WA
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: amj 56 on December 20, 2016, 08:49:09 pm: I have a set of steel bodied Icons on my 74 CR 125. Very pleased with them, they work well and are mid range in price, been on the bike for several years with no issues.
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: Nebo on December 21, 2016, 02:59:29 pm: We had a Custom made set for the Maico 250 Gp. Correct Body and Shaft Length.

They are fitted with Koni/Ikon Springs 204,s. Soft bump stop rubbers. Cost Over $600.00. without springs

Used them at Aust Titles this year in Queensland. With very good Results.

May get another set built.
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: YZAT252 on January 30, 2017, 09:10:15 pm: I must be unlucky, bought a pair for my RM125B, they failed after a couple of rides, sent them back to Ikon (at my cost) they conceded there was a problem, rebuilt them and sent them back. Used a couple of times since, and they have failed again. One has lost damping and bottoms (locks up) after about 30mm travel (hit a hole in the track on the weekend and felt like I fractured my spine). Not going to waste my money sending them back again, have lost total faith in the product. Mate of mine bought a set, they leaked after first ride, they didn't want to know him. What a waste of money, cost me $700 and I am putting the 40 year old originals back on. Not happy.
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: 80-85 husky on January 31, 2017, 07:57:46 am: got to be unhappy about that >:(
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: YZAT252 on January 31, 2017, 09:38:06 pm: Just don't want to see anyone else on here get the same result. Lot of money to throw away on a product I thought would be reasonable value, wasn't expecting Ohlins but expected them to last more than a couple of laps!
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: KTM47 on February 01, 2017, 10:44:46 am: As far as I'm concerned I wouldn't buy anything other than ohlins.

Maybe for a pre 75 where the 4 " doesn't really do much anyway.
Title: Re: Ikon shocks any good?
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on February 01, 2017, 01:25:22 pm: like KTM47 likes Ohlins I swear by Works Performance - cheaper than Ohlins and have significantly improved the bike I put them on - and no issues whatsoever.