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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: China Greg on July 30, 2009, 11:39:58 PM

Title: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: China Greg on July 30, 2009, 11:39:58 PM

I'm sure this is an age-old thread, but..

What shocks will fit (and improve) my 1998 B12 ?

I tried a Progressive 420 shock ($400). It was extremely harsh and blew the main seal after only 10,000 miles.

I'd love to buy an Ohlins but ... $$$$$$$$$
How about a later B12 model.... or a Hyabusa shock? What will fit?

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: wizzobeer on July 31, 2009, 12:09:10 AM

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?board=60.0

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=231.0

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: mademiriam on July 31, 2009, 12:04:28 PM

let me know if you ever think about selling that progressive...blown seal and all.

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: China Greg on July 31, 2009, 01:56:52 PM

Maid-

Make me an offer... I paid $425 for it about a year ago.
imgreg88@yahoo.com

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: mademiriam on August 02, 2009, 09:35:12 PM

looking at getting track bike #2 right now  :yikes:, I'll drop an offer when I actually have some motorcycle budget again... I'm sure somebody else on here may also be interested.

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: LowRyter on August 05, 2009, 09:29:19 PM

I have a 420 and recently the spring broke in 3 parts.  Buggered up the shock body too.  Even though it was 5 years old and had 35k miles on it, Progressive gave me a complete new unit.

I've gotta tell you I never thought the old 420 was that much better than stock but new one is definitely better.  I wonder if the old one was defective from the beginning?

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: asskickinpeanuts on August 10, 2009, 01:33:30 AM

Fox twin clicker.

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: smooth operator on August 26, 2009, 07:03:56 AM

  I have a Works Performance on mine (and a GXSR for a spare) along with different bones made up for changing ride hieght.
  But I'd rather have the Conget shock with the adjustable ride hieght. Made the same way as the Ohlins I beleive. Go to Motocd.com

Title: Re: WHAT SHOCK for B12?
Post by: smooth operator on August 26, 2009, 07:05:59 AM

I miss spelled that, Should have read Congent shock