Re: Air forks

Posted by sgtslag on Jan 31, 2012; 3:42pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Air-forks-tp3702002p3703706.html

My bad!  I meant the 12-Series shocks, not the 412 shocks...  The 412 Shocks are much more expensive.

Take some time to shop around for shocks for the CB750's.  I think you will find that there are inexpensive replacements available, typically <$100 for a pair, but you will also find uber-expensive, Ohlins brand shocks, complete with an external oil reservoir...  The Ohlins are really only necessary for racing, but many folks (with excess disposable income) put them on their street bikes, and touring machines.  My point is that the Progressive 12-Series are not terribly expensive, as shocks go (I believe, but I do not know, that they are far superior to the <$100 units...).  They are actually on the lower end of the scale, as they are sealed units, which, realistically, cannot be re-built, and you cannot change their oil.  Like I said, though, Progressive has a loyal, well deserved (IMO), following.  Cheers!