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Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: holeshothawk3 on August 02, 2019, 02:49:42 PM

Hi all,
I'm looking to pick up a set of new shocks for my 1972 Six Day. I will be racing a few vintage cross country events with it. What lengths and brands are everyone using. I've been looking into Ohlins and Ikon. Any info will help!
Thanks

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Carl Hill on August 02, 2019, 09:31:26 PM

I believe they came with something like 12&3/4" from the factory. I have13.5 on my hare scrambler which work OK but does have a bit of a "stink bug" feel to it. I think if I were buying new shocks I would likely go with 13.

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Dale Fisher on August 03, 2019, 06:26:08 AM

13" Progressive series 12 are a good choice for something close to period correct in appearance. They also don't bust a budget at somewhere around $250-ish a pair.

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Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: holeshothawk3 on August 03, 2019, 09:23:32 AM

I'm a pretty aggressive "B" rider. I've heard the progressives will fade in a race situation. Is this true?

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Carl Hill on August 04, 2019, 06:18:12 AM

I have never tried progressive so I can't speak good or bad to them. Most all those old style shocks will fade if pushed hard enough. I have run Hagon, Koni, and gas Girliing. I would say I prefer the Koni shocks. Ikon is "supposed " to be the same. If you end up going that route give us a report on how they perform.

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: holeshothawk3 on August 05, 2019, 09:16:20 AM

I'm a pretty aggressive "B" rider. I've heard the progressives will fade in a race situation. Is this true?

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Larry Perkins on August 05, 2019, 10:02:49 AM

I do not believe you will see that much fading with Progressives. They are a freon cell shock and are the same as the old S&W shocks. They are a real good buy for the money. The only real drawback is they are not rebuildable but have gotten as much as 3 seasons out of them.

Larry P

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Dale Fisher on August 05, 2019, 06:14:37 PM

Larry, I'm still riding nine years or so later with the same Progressives that you rode on before selling me the bike. Although, I don't ride quite as fast.... [:0]:)[8D]:D;)[?]

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Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Larry Perkins on August 05, 2019, 06:46:16 PM

They are definitely a bargain Dale. I have slowed a decent amount with age so not sure the fast is true anymore.:D

Larry P

Title: Shock Length for Six Day
Post by: Dale Fisher on August 05, 2019, 08:06:46 PM

Rider does fade though.

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