Subject: RE: Wirth and Ikon - a review
Author: Ray Hale
Date: Mar 3, 2005, 9:27 AM
Post ID: 1718486484
Greg,
I also installed the Wirths on my Eldo but have yet to ride it, so no
impressions. Did you use a preload piece as well or just the springs?
Ray
Greg Bender wrote:
Last weekend I installed new Wirth fork springs and a new set of the 13.25" Ikon shocks (thanks, MG Cycle). Wow, what a difference! The bike handles much better with slightly quicker steering and I really appreciate the additional ground clearance (which I even found forgiving of the Dunstalls replicas mounted wide and low when I didn't choose the best line through some curves). I'm no suspension expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm very happy with my upgrades. Originally, I had the stock fork springs and a very cheap set of 12.5" shocks on the rear (less than $50). Why didn't I make this upgrade long before now?!? Now, I just need to find a completely free Saturday that I can go ride around and play with all the settings on the Ikon shocks. :> Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender |
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73 Eldo "19"