XL1200S suspension

  • Kieran.87
    Kieran.87
    12 years ago

    Hey everyone.

    Just a few questions that i cant find answers for regarding the SPORT model.

    I've just purchased a 2000 Sporty Sport, and have been thinking about changind the suspension.  Its not because i dont like the adjustable shocks but, rather had another idea about the direction of how I want the bike to look... that and i didnt realise what i was buying originally.

    In regards to suspension.. everywhere I look / search it seems that replacement shocks are all non suitable for the 'Sport' option.  Is there a particular reason why?

    Has anyone run progressive or IKON shocks on the sport model?

    Ideally i am looking for somethng really low, 10" / 10.5" / 11".  Not wanting to use lowering blocks if there are shocks that will work. 

     

    If anyone has any advice that would be fantastic.. i keep hitting walls with info relating directly to the sport model

     

    Thanks everyone!

     

    Kieran

  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    12 years ago
    Icon used to build shocks for classic bikes just from a few simple specifications like length, size of the mounting holes, spring weight etc. I'm not sure if they still do but it'd be worth giving them a ring to see if they still can.