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Post by bigginger on Feb 16, 2021 22:04:20 GMT
I’d just like to know what brand will bolt on, if any. I want something that looks attractive too.
Thanks 👍🏻
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Post by BruceB on Feb 16, 2021 22:59:31 GMT
I just ordered a set from tecbikeparts after them being recommended in a thread on here?
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Post by bigginger on Feb 17, 2021 0:26:02 GMT
Is that the chrome shocks?
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Post by reversespin on Feb 17, 2021 10:47:24 GMT
Wemoto do aftermarket Chrome Shocks and prob David Silver. Not had any experience myself, but, I'm sure some members have.
Phil
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Post by bigginger on Feb 17, 2021 10:54:04 GMT
I quite like the techbike shocks. Not a bad price either. Thanks guys.
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Post by na44superdream on Feb 17, 2021 11:09:29 GMT
TEC shocks are a very good replica of the FVQ shocks, very good value. Certainly would recommend them based on looking at the pair I bought (but have not yet used).
I read one post, that someone had concern the Lock-nut is below the fork top plate, and had compressed the shock, undone the lock nut under, wound it down byjust over the height of a halfnut, wound down the topplate and put a half nut above the black plate/fork as an additional lock. Havn't really got a strong opinion, but if you take them straight out the box and fit them, they probably would not be of concern, perhaps just care not to twist them off bike.
These two are also good;-
Hagon shocks circa £150 www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=33031SA
IKON (KONI design fully re-buildable) Basix Chrome/Black Motorcycle Shock Absorbers Honda CB400N 1982
The picture is of not the actual shocks on this listing (I hope  ).
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IKON-KONI-Basix-Chrome-Black-Motorcycle-Shock-Absorbers-Honda-CB400N-1982-/283216713143
Various others;- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB400N-Super-Dream-1978-On-Shock-Absorbers/332529837171?hash=item4d6c52a473:g:ubsAAOSwkNpaZ1-swww.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB400N-Super-Dream-1978-On-Shock-Absorbers/332529837171?hash=item4d6c52a473:g:ubsAAOSwkNpaZ1-sThere was a Black spring pattern shock, that the spring was a bit to large a diameter and tended to push / foul the plastic chain guard, not sure which one, but a characteristic to consider.
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Post by bigginger on Feb 17, 2021 15:00:05 GMT
TEC shocks are a very good replica of the FVQ shocks, very good value. Certainly would recommend them based on looking at the pair I bought (but have not yet used).
I read one post, that someone had concern the Lock-nut is below the fork top plate, and had compressed the shock, undone the lock nut under, wound it down byjust over the height of a halfnut, wound down the topplate and put a half nut above the black plate/fork as an additional lock. Havn't really got a strong opinion, but if you take them straight out the box and fit them, they probably would not be of concern, perhaps just care not to twist them off bike.
These two are also good;-
Hagon shocks circa £150 www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=33031SA
IKON (KONI design fully re-buildable) Basix Chrome/Black Motorcycle Shock Absorbers Honda CB400N 1982
The picture is of not the actual shocks on this listing (I hope ).
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IKON-KONI-Basix-Chrome-Black-Motorcycle-Shock-Absorbers-Honda-CB400N-1982-/283216713143
Various others;- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB400N-Super-Dream-1978-On-Shock-Absorbers/332529837171?hash=item4d6c52a473:g:ubsAAOSwkNpaZ1-swww.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB400N-Super-Dream-1978-On-Shock-Absorbers/332529837171?hash=item4d6c52a473:g:ubsAAOSwkNpaZ1-sThere was a Black spring pattern shock, that the spring was a bit to large a diameter and tended to push / foul the plastic chain guard, not sure which one, but a characteristic to consider. A lot to look through there. That shall be tonight’s task. Thanks for going to the trouble! |
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Post by caprinix1959 on Feb 17, 2021 18:18:25 GMT
Hi,i just bought a 400 fitted with ,what looks like ,the ones in the last link.Not got bike on the road yet but will post my thoughts in the next few days
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Post by retrowings on Dec 30, 2021 20:35:41 GMT
I'll be using the Tec shocks too, look fairly decent for the money, and won't be worn out and rusty like the originals I have.
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Post by Graeme on Jan 3, 2022 18:22:32 GMT
When I had my bike back in 1980, I wanted Hagon shocks on my 250.
The FVQ's are shit, the faster you go, the more shit they get.
The SuperDream was never the best handling bike at the time, but it was not the worst.
The Hagons, helped to balance it out at the rear.
If you ride fast, get the Hagons, if you just go for a slow ride out, get any shock on it, the copies look the same and will probably, being a more modern shock, do just as good a job (cough cough) as the FVQ's.
Gee.
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Post by marktrower on Jan 5, 2022 18:05:05 GMT
hagon shocks are very good but as we do not ride like a 18 year old the tec shocks will be probably better than what was fitted .the problem with the superdream is how they are fitted ,it reducers what is out there.i got a set of period koni shocks in a box of of superdream bits when they gave them away so i have had them a long time.koni is now icon and they do not make repair kit for there old stuff.the o rings are of the shelf no problem there well i found some seals on ebay well the company that advertise koni repair kits .he sent me two seals and they work fine and a set of period koni shocks on the 400 .as the front are uprated the koni rear now balance it out ,a bit on the stiff side but thats how i like my bike  |
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Post by daveh on Mar 26, 2022 23:07:48 GMT
Just came across this thread as I was searching for info on Hagon shock that are on my 250N SD that I'm in process of rebuilding. Don't know anything about these, but want to know if I can service them easily. Not sure if the oil needs replacing and would also like to dismantle to clean up. Also looks like they may be adjustable, but can't see how that works.
Any pointers from anyone would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave.
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Post by steve mullineaux on Apr 25, 2022 8:05:26 GMT
For anyone thinking of buying shock absorbers give David Silver Spares a miss. The fork spacing at the bottom of them is too wide and either your original bolts wont be long enough or if you use longer bolts then the forks will bend inwards as you do them up . These from TEC Bike Parts are better quality and a good fit. www.tecbikeparts.com/product/cb250n-cb400n-cb400t-at-tec-shock-absorbers/ |
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