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Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:23 am
by mototroyce
Starting a new thread because previous info is old. Please advise - Is there currently available a rear replacement shock assy for the 1981 Prolink CBX rear suspension? Internet search finds either out-of-stock, or nothing. I prefer not to rebuild the OEM unit. Thanks.
Re: Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:01 pm
by Larry Zimmer
Re: Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:54 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Another option is to contact Nils about the Ikon shock.
https://www.restocycle.com/ikon-suspension-products
Re: Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:42 pm
by Larry Zimmer
Additional comment: You are so RIGHT not to bother with the stock air bag. A proper shock will go far to make a 'new' bike of the prolink. To finish the job, put gold valve emulators in the forks.
Re: Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:21 am
by daves79x
The two most popular replacements are, as noted above, the Ikon and Progressive. Both are a huge improvement over stock. Between $500 and $650 approximately. I've installed two Ikons this year and they're excellent.
Dave
Re: Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:37 am
by SteveG
I had Mike Nixon rebuild my '82 stock shock several years ago, and that made a substantial improvement. I then went with the Progressive 465-1115 shock for the rear, new Progressive 11-1112 fork springs (with fresh oil of course), and that transformed the bike. For the better!!
Steve
Re: Prolink Shock Available?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:22 am
by cross
I too have the Progressive which made huge improvement. Next time i'll most definitely get Ikon from Nils
https://www.ikonshocksusa.com/collectio ... k-absorber