MplsMurr
1973 TX650
Hello everyone,
As the title states, I am having a hard time deciding on a pair of shocks. I have a 1973 TX650, currently with stock shocks. These seem to have compressed to 12" eyelet-to-eyelet (E2E). I am in the market to improve handling, therefore I will be getting shocks in the 13.5"-14.25" from E2E. Here are a few of my options. I would like your opinions, advice, and any feedback.
I have been emailing with MMM (from XS650central), Dave (Hagon), and Chris (RFY).
Michael from XS650Central has me looking at Progressive 12 series at 14.25" with the rub strip and a 90/130 spring rate. This would be set to go at $289.90. QUESTION: If I were to go with the 12 series, would the 14.25" be perfect OR should I get 13.5" since I plan to add clip-ons (either under the forks or raise them an inch or so through the tree).
Dave from Hagon has me looking at either standard length shock for the TX650 which is 7610-1348, which are 12.80" max with a spring range of 200 lbs OR custom 13.5"-14.25" shocks.
Chris from ChrisLivenGood has me looking at RFY shocks, rebuilt, with the piggyback. These would be 340mm with 8mm springs and a top out spring replacement with no spherical bearing upgrade at $213. QUESTION: Do I buy from him or off ebay and have them sent to him?
Please, let me know if any of you have done the RFY rebuild and how you like it. Also, please let me know what your opinions/experience has been with any of these. I would love to hear what everyone has to say.
Oh, and some details if it helps. I am 190-195 lbs and ride a stripped down TX650, I plan to ride the city streets 70% and highway 30%. I love the twisties and would one day like to possibly race it in vintage races.
As the title states, I am having a hard time deciding on a pair of shocks. I have a 1973 TX650, currently with stock shocks. These seem to have compressed to 12" eyelet-to-eyelet (E2E). I am in the market to improve handling, therefore I will be getting shocks in the 13.5"-14.25" from E2E. Here are a few of my options. I would like your opinions, advice, and any feedback.
I have been emailing with MMM (from XS650central), Dave (Hagon), and Chris (RFY).
Michael from XS650Central has me looking at Progressive 12 series at 14.25" with the rub strip and a 90/130 spring rate. This would be set to go at $289.90. QUESTION: If I were to go with the 12 series, would the 14.25" be perfect OR should I get 13.5" since I plan to add clip-ons (either under the forks or raise them an inch or so through the tree).
Dave from Hagon has me looking at either standard length shock for the TX650 which is 7610-1348, which are 12.80" max with a spring range of 200 lbs OR custom 13.5"-14.25" shocks.
Chris from ChrisLivenGood has me looking at RFY shocks, rebuilt, with the piggyback. These would be 340mm with 8mm springs and a top out spring replacement with no spherical bearing upgrade at $213. QUESTION: Do I buy from him or off ebay and have them sent to him?
Please, let me know if any of you have done the RFY rebuild and how you like it. Also, please let me know what your opinions/experience has been with any of these. I would love to hear what everyone has to say.
Oh, and some details if it helps. I am 190-195 lbs and ride a stripped down TX650, I plan to ride the city streets 70% and highway 30%. I love the twisties and would one day like to possibly race it in vintage races.