YSS Shocks

  • sssmour
    sssmour
    14 years ago

    Interested to get feed back from anyone that has used YSS shocks on there Sportster?

  • Ferrous Head
    Ferrous Head
    14 years ago
    I've run them on my Ducati race bike. But only bc I got them cheap. If I was paying full price they wouldn't be my first choice. Try Ikon and see if they have somehing suitable if your lookng for handling or Progressives if they're just for show.
  • ireland
    ireland
    14 years ago

    ikon shocks are the way to go.

  • sssmour
    sssmour
    14 years ago
    After much procastination I have gone for the Ikons. Will report back once fitted and tested. Thanks for the feed back people.
  • sssmour
    sssmour
    14 years ago

    I fitted the Ikon rear shocks yesterday and took the bike for a good run (250km) around the back of the Gold Coast Hinterland today, plenty of great corners with bumps and uneven surfaces. Report is a big tick for the rear Ikon shocks. Far better control and a much smoother ride compared to the harsh Harley stock units. $585 was well worth the spend. I run position 2 for the spring preload and 2 for the rebound control. I am approx 90KG. Please take note HD Australia!
    The bike just felt so much safer and stabile. The only issue is now it really shows how bad the front is. Plan is to buy Ikon fork springs and move to a 10 weight shockie oil. Again I will post the results back here.

  • sssmour
    sssmour
    14 years ago
    I have installed the Ikon fork springs now. Bike is much better. All the clunky noises have gone from the front end. I plan to change the fork oil to a Motul product and drop the front forks down 5mm to further improve the handling. It feels like it needs a bit more weight on the front. Will let you know how I go.
  • sssmour
    sssmour
    14 years ago
    Yesterday I moved the front forks up 5mm, in effect lowering the front and reducing the rake. Hardly noticeable. The bike turns into the corners much better now. Amazing how 5mm can make so much difference. Today I changed the fork oil to Motul Fork Oil Expert Heavy 20W. The front feels firm and better controlled now. Overall the bike feels totally different from what HD delivered. I feel a heap more confident in the way it steers and handles. The bonus is it rides so much smoother and has better control. Can't wait for my next decent ride.