'76 175 Jackpiner Shocks

[davelar]

I have restored my '76 175 Jackpiner. I am the original owner of the bike.  Years ago I enjoyed racing and trail riding the bike.  Now I intend to use the bike in casual competition.  I wanted to put new shocks on the bike and would be interested in what shocks people are using on similar bikes.  The shocks must be AHRMA legal.  Any thoughts or opinions would be welcome.

[Dwight Rudder]

Works Performance !

[Kip Kern]

Ditto!  Call "One Stop Moto" in California, ask for Don.

[davelar]

Dwight and Kip, thanks for the responses!

[tomale]

Do you have a link for that, I could not find it It wanted me to go to onestopmotors and I am sure that is not the right place.

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
74'250 hare scrambler (project)
74' 1/2 440 maico
78' 440 maico
72' cr125 Husky (project)
93' RMx 250 suzuki

[Kip Kern]

That's it, ask for Don

[fastwillie8568]

I have a 1974 Jackpiner  and the rear shocks are Shock Performace and they work great, but they are not cheap.

[Tom Murphy]

Does anyone have any experience with the vintage Koni's. I've been thinking about buying a set of rebuilds from rdhaag. Does anyone know how they perform or do they just look cool?  Tom

[Dale Fisher]

Performance options such as tires/shocks have factors such as budget and use to consider.  From a restoration perspective a shock such as Hagon can be used for a Girling or Koni period look with/w-out stainless shrouds for around $250.  Progressive/NJB offer a product that is also period looking and a little more suited for general trail riding, cross-country, and light motocross for about the same price.  The next stage of dual rate spring gas charged shocks (i.e Works Performance $450-$500) all effectively double the investment but offer performance for the serious active racer.  For the unlimited budget and the wow factor Ohlins at around $650. complete the list.  

I'd say Progressive if just once/twice a year and you are not riding at an elevated level.

Dale Fisher
POG Membership
74 Berkshire 100
70 Six-Days 125
72 Jackpiner 175

[Tom Murphy]

Thanks Dale, nice rundown!  So Koni's for display only:). I have a set of progressives on a six day and have been happy them.  That's a beautiful collection of bikes you have. Later, Tom

[checkcrew]

Tom, hi,

the Koni's you are refering to are race quality,
they are built by Robert Haag
he was part of the start up of FMF in Cal. back in the 70's
Robert and his brother did much of the porting and engine work for FMF, you can find alot of early Elsinore cyls with the name HAAG stamped on them,
he also came to be a local hot shoe Pro Moto-crosser as well,

you can buy these Koni's with total confidence in their preformance and quality,

hope this helps,

PS: contact him and tell him i refered you from the POG,

regards,

quote:Originally posted by Tom Murphy

Does anyone have any experience with the vintage Koni's. I've been thinking about buying a set of rebuilds from rdhaag. Does anyone know how they perform or do they just look cool?  Tom

Mike Gallagher, NJ.
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[Big Mac]

Has any other low-budget racer like me run rebuilt 14.25" Curnutts with any success on pre-'75s? Simple and cheap to service, don't wear out, decent dampening and 1/4 the cost of Works?

[davelar]

As a note of clarification, the contact for the Work Performance shocks is One Stop Moto (//www.onestopmoto.com).  The phone number is 866-799-6686 (or 949-215-9292). They are located at 20331 Lake Forest Dr., Unit C15, Lake Forest, CA, 92630. Ask for Dan.

[sixdazed]

Big Mac,I ran curnutts on my 74.5 250 in the std.(non laydown) position and they worked fine.Of course i'm a desert guy and have loved curnutts for many years.
                               Ric

[Mick Milakovic]

Big Mac, I'm running Curnutts on my 74.5 250 HS and like them a lot.  I used to have the piggyback Zokes, but they were too harsh and beat me up on the trail (I'm a CC guy).  The Curnutts are just soft enough to keep the rear wheel on the ground and be easy on this ole' guy!

I've also got a pair of 16" Curnutts on my 390CR Husky for the same reason.  Originally bought Works Performance b/c I was doing MX at the time, but when I switched to CC they were too harsh.  The Curnutts were just the ticket for me.

Currently I'm looking for a pair of shocks for my 73 JP, race quality.  WPs and Ohlins are about impossible to get on eBay then rebuild (everybody wants them), can't afford to pop for new ones, so we'll just wait..........

Mick