New shocks for Maggie

guywheatley · July 30, 2013, 01:41:58 PM

Following up on a post started here. I'm looking to put new shocks on the back on my VF750. The dampers are shot in the ones on there now, and as I need something much stiffer, now is the time to get it done. I've priced OEM shocks for the Magna $350 per shock

, VTX1800 shocks $332 per shock.

or 412 progressives, $299 per pair.

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Seems like a no brainer to me. Looking for any warnings or comments before I pull the trigger.
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lragan · July 30, 2013, 01:59:12 PM

Quote from: guywheatley on July 30, 2013, 01:41:58 PM
I've priced OEM shocks for the Magna $350 per shock , VTX1800 shocks $332 per shock.
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I think I see why they call them "shocks" -- you pass out at the price!!

guywheatley · July 30, 2013, 03:12:26 PM

Quote from: lragan on July 30, 2013, 01:59:12 PM
I think I see why they call them "shocks" -- you pass out at the price!!

LOL. It certainly was a "shock" to me.

BA · July 30, 2013, 04:18:40 PM

I've been using the VTX1300C shocks on my Magna's. I just picked up a slightly used pair for my recent purchase off the VTXOA site for $60 shipped to me. I've paid up to $100 in the past.

Lurkin · July 31, 2013, 08:19:51 AM

As mentioned above, you have to find a good used set for the VTX shocks to be a cost effective solution. Even then though, from what I've researched the Progressives are a better riding shock. Price comparison though should be $80 +/- 20 for VTX shocks vs. the $300 for the Progressives. Personally I cheaped out and went the "better then OEM VTXs". But if I spent alot of time on long road trips on non-prestine pavement, I would seriuosly reconsider that decision.

MagnaMan84 · August 01, 2013, 10:46:34 PM

I cheaped out and went with the vtx 1300 shocks. Got them off of fleabay for ~$80 for the pair which looked almost brand new. While they definitely ride better than stock, I still feel they are a little stiff. Here in central Illinois we have some crappy highways that have a lot of buckling and potholes. When I hit these (sometimes unavoidable), I still feel like the rear tire loses complete contact with the road more often than not even though I have the shocks on the loosest setting. I'm 6'3" and 235lbs just for reference.

guywheatley · August 02, 2013, 02:45:05 PM

I went ahead and ordered the 412 Progressives. Maybe I can get them on next weekend.

guywheatley · August 04, 2013, 07:50:56 PM

This is what Maggie felt like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-i2_g33wXQ

guywheatley · August 05, 2013, 06:52:20 PM

They came in today. Hope to get them on this weekend.

hootmon · August 05, 2013, 08:13:00 PM

Let us know how you like them!!!

lragan · August 05, 2013, 08:17:51 PM

Don't know how they ride, but they sure are pretty.

Smoked U · August 05, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

Yummy.

Lurkin · August 06, 2013, 08:22:07 AM

Nice. They're what I'd be riding on if I wasn't such a CAMF (cheap azz mo-fo)

Brad Badgett · August 06, 2013, 05:20:08 PM

Put 412's on my '96 ~ 2 yrs. ago. Better than stock, but not stiff enough for me.

Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
OK Region
1996 VF750C

Jmosmith · August 09, 2013, 07:52:23 PM

How did you choose WHICH Progressive shocks to get for the back end? Looks like they have a few choices. (Or I'm reading it wrong.)

I also need to replace my front end springs with Progressives, but they only have ONE model (11-1126) for the 3rd Gen Magna. Is this my only choice? Nothing better? I'm 6'3", 235 lbs.