Rear Shocks for PE?

[Tony T]

I bought this PE250C just to have down the back of the shed as a spare and for a mate to have a go on, but now that it's here and I've had a ride, I'm starting to get keen on really getting it sorted.
Has anyone got any recommendations for reasonably priced shocks?
I'm thinking a set of Works shocks but am open to suggestions for any diamonds in the rough. 

Any words of wisdom for me? 

P.S. I'm thinking of a budget under 500 bucks........ 

[mainline]

Airshox? Rebuild kits are fairly cheap and it's a diy job if the chrome is good

[mick25]

I reckon you could get some chinese ones for under $500.00  
I got some works shocks for $600.00 inclued postage from the states and very happy with them

[Rookie#1]

Dewy's 175 that i rode at Harrow last year had a pretty new set of Hagons fitted, Dewy doesnt like em as he says they're "too spongy" but i actually really liked the plush ride they gave. Wouldnt recommend them for mx use but would be fine for the average vinduro loop.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-PE-250-Hagon-Trail-Shock-Absorbers-For-Suzuki-Trials-Bikes-/400403888958?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d39ee7b3e

[John Orchard]

Everyone will bag me but for a good cheap shock I have used Progressive (made in Mexico), they aren't adjustable in damping and aren't nitrogen pressurized but I have used them on my RM125B race bike and have a set for an emergency spare for my KX250 (painted in S&W colours).

I only paid $180, brand new, for the pair off ebay, I don't care if they only last a year at that price, they do have a 12 month warranty though.

They were a little underdamped on the RM but I feel the damping rates are perfect on the KX.

Flame suit on!

[Ted]

Tony, I will give you a pair off a 77 RM 125 B for free. You just pay for postage. They have only had the one ride on them. If you go back thru the for sale section , page 5 ( rm 125 b incl.spares ) There is a couple of pics of John ( on second page ) riding with them. John fitted them prior to selling me the bike. Cheaper than $ 500

These are the ones John referred to above

[Tony T]

Thanks fellas.
Here's a thought, if they're not gas charged but rebuilable, I can tune them myself with different weight oil.  
Are Progressives rebuildable?

I should also clarify that I weight 100kg and tend to hit things fairly hard...........

Take this wheel as an example.............  

[Ted]

Over to you John

[Tony T]

Tony, I will give you a pair off a 77 RM 125 B for free. You just pay for postage. They have only had the one ride on them. If you go back thru the for sale section , page 5 ( rm 125 b incl.spares )

Do ya reckon they'd cope with me, Ted?  
Might be worth a look though and if they're no good for me, I can just post them back.
I'll send ya a pm.
Thanks.

[JohnnyO]

You can't go past Works Performance. They are a better shock than anything else in their price range and they last forever. I'm using a couple of pairs of the finned alloy bodied shocks on my race bikes that were made in the 70's and are still perfect after a service.

[John Orchard]

I don't think Progressive are meant to be rebuildable but I just had my stock KX shocks re-chromed, new oil, seals & gas (by Rodney at Rad Suspension) and they aren't meant to be rebuildable either.

I am 85kg and I thought the Progressive's were a touch too light for me on the RM125, even though I was happy to race with them; VMX tracks are pussy smooth  ;-)

[Ted]

Don't send them back. Stick them on a pogo stick.

I have just had a set of Ohlins made.

[firko]

What's with the Stanley Bros Wines sponsorship Tony.........In my drinking days I sacrificed many a brain cell over a budget cask of Stanley 'Dry White'.

[Tony T]

Different 'Stanleys', Firko.

This was Stanley Brothers as opposed to just Stanleys.

Can't believe you got those confused...........       

[Tex]

I'll have the RM ones if they aren't suitable Tony.

Tex