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| stevew | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 02/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 477 | | Location | : | Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2010 - 02:43 Post title : IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS | | | IKON Shock absorbers.
Have now fitted the new IKON shocks made for the Thunderbird.
3 Spring adjustments and 4 Dampening adjustments.
Ready for a test run after the rain stops.
They come with their own turned washer as the standard Triumph one cannot be used because it will not let you access the dampening adjuster at the top. Contact IKON by E-Mail as they dont have them listed on the site just yet.
   
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| Thatch | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2010 - 03:54 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Looks good steve. what can you tell us about the shocks. What do they offer over stock? Do they lower the bike any? What all adjustments do you get? Where did you get them from ? and of course a ride report would be great when you can....
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| snakecharmer | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 125 | | Location | : | biloela, qld, Australia |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2010 - 08:35 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | hey stevew
how much for them there shockies they look kool
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| stevew | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 477 | | Location | : | Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2010 - 08:41 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: Thatch) | | | Hey Thatch.
IKON shocks have been around forever..they were sold under the name of KONI...
due to some sale changes in the company the motorcycle shocks now are sold under the name of IKON.
I have run shocks from this company for the last 20 years.
they are of supreme quality .with both spring and rebound adjustments.
I ran them on the America for the last seven years and they are the best.
Have a look at their web site .
The Thunderbird ones have not been listed yet.
They do not reduce the ride height,which is good as I did not want to be any lower to the ground,I dont want any more scraping,I just want a good ride and handling and no more topping / or bottoming out.With both spring adjustment and rebound adjustment I have achieved this aim.
Cheers,\
Steve.
P.S.
If you email them they will give you all the details as they have not yet put them on the web site, also they are about to release the progressive rate springs for the front end.
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2010 - 09:30 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | hi steve, a lot of my riding is 2up, would be interested how they perform with pillion, as you say the stock do bottom out, your report would be appreciated
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| Pappasgarage | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 371 | | Location | : | Espoo, snowbird in California, Finland |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2010 - 11:16 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Are the stock shocks that bad, so that after a few months use everyone is looking for "better"
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| stevew | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 477 | | Location | : | Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 01 Apr 2010 - 08:32 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: Pappasgarage) | | | Took the Bluebird out for a shakedown with the new shocks today.
From the moment I left I noticed the difference in the rear end ..no more sharp bumps and hits..with the rebound adjustment ,you certainly appreciate the more sophisticated ride quality.
With two up it is very good ,,,,,,,seems to give you more of a plush ride and certainly improves yours confidence and it does not seem to scrape anywhere near as much.No more bottoming out.
Very happy with the product and can recommend it to those riders who are looking to step up to a really quality ride .
They cost $700 AUS
Looking forward to getting the progressive wound front springs to complete the package.
Cheers.
steve
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 02 May 2010 - 14:26 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Thanks, Steve.
The springs in those shocks don't look "progressive" in their winding, unlike the Progressive Suspension ones, so I wonder if they will be as comfortable?
Mind you, I'm impressed that you can change the rebound. Don't think you can do that on the PS.
The look good, though.
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
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| pauhig | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 43 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 16 Aug 2010 - 22:49 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Hey Steve,
I have the same IKON set up ... what settings do you use for 2 up?
Also,I have just ordered progressives for the front,have you already made this modification,if so, what are your comments?
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| stevew | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 477 | | Location | : | Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Aug 2010 - 02:32 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: pauhig) | | | Try setting no 2 on the rebound (At the bottom of the springs)
and dampening setting 2 on the thumbwheel.(Under the rubber cover at the top)
The front progressive springs are now available .I just had a 900 klm run up to the Triumph port Rally and they worked perfectly ,through the twisties they work a treat ,they take the sag out a lot and you dont scrape anywhere near as much.
I set mine up with 60mm spacers to start with ,you can take more off if you wish ,but 60mm spacers is ideal for two up riding,you just cut the existing triumph spacers to the length you want (start at 60mm and you can take more off if you want them softer)when you pull the old springs out.
If FAB is still on the list he can give you a detailed riding description as he does a lot of two up riding with luggage.
Cheers.
stevew
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| CornerBanger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Aug 2010 - 21:53 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | |
stevew wrote:
Try setting no 2 on the rebound (At the bottom of the springs)
and dampening setting 2 on the thumbwheel.(Under the rubber cover at the top)
The front progressive springs are now available .I just had a 900 klm run up to the Triumph port Rally and they worked perfectly ,through the twisties they work a treat ,they take the sag out a lot and you dont scrape anywhere near as much.
I set mine up with 60mm spacers to start with ,you can take more off if you wish ,but 60mm spacers is ideal for two up riding,you just cut the existing triumph spacers to the length you want (start at 60mm and you can take more off if you want them softer)when you pull the old springs out.
If FAB is still on the list he can give you a detailed riding description as he does a lot of two up riding with luggage.
Cheers.
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Steve,
What part number are the progressive fronts? I went to their site and they did not have a listing for the TB.
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| pauhig | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 43 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 18 Aug 2010 - 05:37 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Hi Steve,
That setting about what I have now,will check when I get home !!
I have ordered front progressives from IKON,looking forward to the result.Will start with the spacers at 60mm.Is changing the springs a reletively operation?
cheers
Paul
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| tbird1600 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 39 | | Location | : | Ozztralia, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 01 Dec 2010 - 01:01 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Hey stevew
How are the Ikon shockies going now.....
I live in Albury not far from Ikon actually and would be interested on your thoughts....as its been a few months now.
Just got off the blower to Jeff down at Ikon and he quoted me $685 a pair for rears ex stock and $185 a pair for front, is that a resonable price. Did you look at other brands before going with Ikon.
What about the scraping foot pegs ? Some reduction you say. Gives me the shits as most of the rides here are all twisties and I still can't get used to it bottoming out....hehe 
Cheers Johno
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| stevew | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 477 | | Location | : | Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 01 Dec 2010 - 18:45 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: tbird1600) | | | Hey Johno,
The IKON set up is the way to go ,still very minimal scraping in the tight stuff.
The price quoted to you is what I paid also.
The front progressive wound springs seem to keep the front end up higher and thats what seems to stop the scraping.
I still have my spacers at 60mm and that works for me ,a little on the stiff side riding one up ,but thats the way I like my bikes set up,you can remove some more off the spacers if you wish to go a little softer.
All in all ..a very good mod ,and improves the handling immensly.
Cheers.
Steve
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| Thundervolt | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 1 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 07 Jan 2011 - 23:17 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | | Hi, Mr. Stevew, I would like to know which is your favorite setting on the Ikon shocks for a solo sporty riding, I recently installed the rear Ikon schocks on my T-bird SE and I really can not find the perfect setting in between dampening and spring adjustment, the setting you recomended of 2 and 2 for use with passenger is very good for a solo, but keeping the springs in #2 and dampening in #3 I found that the rear tire react even better against the ground when twisting the throttle handle. Any of your experiences will be welcome!
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 04 Feb 2011 - 02:07 Post title : Re: IKON SHOCK ABSORBERS (Re: stevew) | | |
stevew wrote:
Hey Johno,
The front progressive wound springs seem to keep the front end up higher and thats what seems to stop the scraping.
I still have my spacers at 60mm and that works for me ,a little on the stiff side riding one up ,but thats the way I like my bikes set up,you can remove some more off the spacers if you wish to go a little softer.
All in all ..a very good mod ,and improves the handling immensly.
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Hey Steve,
Since I am up for a free set of Chrome fork legs, I've ordered a set of progressives from IKON as well. Thanks for the info on what to cut the spacer to. :)
Will report my findings, but if they are anything like the Progressive Suspension front springs I had in my V-Star 1100, they will be awesome. :)
Cheers,
Gonzo
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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