shocks

[bigsmoke]

Front shocks for 2009 GS

Fox ?
Progressive ?
Elka ?

What is the recommendation on shocks, re best bang for the buck.

[oldgoat]

People will answer with what they have bought.

I have Elkas & am happy.

[spacetiger]

A 2009 isn't worth too much, you have to weigh that into the equation.

Elka's are great... but they come at a price. If you have mechanical abilities, then I would suggest you take a shock off the bike and disassemble a shock (take the spring off) and check if the damping functionality is still good. If they are, I would just swap the springs out at ~$85 a spring. If the damping is shot, look for a set of oem used shocks with low miles. There are plenty of guys who bought Elka's that would sell the oem shocks for not a lot; then change the springs on the new shocks.

You have a RS, so a spring with a 400 lbs/in for the front and 750 lbs/in should be good to include 2 up riding.

my 2 cents.

Jerry

[Chupaca]

I went with the Fox shocks. The others are much more and may be a bit better but with the pitbull relocators for the older models the Fox work great...

[Big Arm]

A lot of the owners of the 08's and 09's used the OEM shocks off of the RT's, when they up graded to the stiffer shocks. Do a search on the previous posts, and try to find some RT shocks that are sitting around in garages, using the for sale / want to buy forum. Good luck

[Papa Jim]

Front shocks for 2009 GS

Fox ?
Progressive ?
Elka ?

What is the recommendation on shocks, re best bang for the buck.

Hi, I have a set of from my 2015 RT Limited with 2500 miles on them. I upgraded to Fox shocks.
Would sell them for 250.00 + shipping if your interested let me know...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi, I have a set of from my 2015 RT Limited with 2500 miles on them. I upgraded to Fox shocks.
Would sell them for 250.00 + shipping if your interested let me know...

. ....That probably is a good price, but I don't think the size ( length ) is correct for Him........Mike

[DrewNJ]

Are you looking to upgrade or just replace worn out OEM?
IMHO- Elkas would be at the top of the list, then either Fox or OEM 11'-12' RT shocks, then 10' RT shocks or just RS OEM replacements. 13'+ RT, RS, ST are going to be a bit shorter and super soft, not an upgrade.
If you can still find them 11'-12' RT shocks are the best bang for buck. They typically go for $100-$150 for very low mileage shocks.
Good luck!


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[bigsmoke]

Thanks to all for the responses, might just wait for Americade and buy then at the show.

[BajaRon]

Progressive makes a very good shock. Not Elkas, but quite good.

[DrewNJ]

Progressive makes a very good shock. Not Elkas, but quite good.

Yes they do. And they are talked about quite a bit on other applications, especially Harley.
Know anyone running them on a Spyder?

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[kep-up]

Yes they do. And they are talked about quite a bit on other applications, especially Harley.
Know anyone running them on a Spyder?

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When I spoke with Progressive last summer, they had discontinued shocks for the Spyder. I installed Spyder Fox units. A bit stiff, but I'm still working on that. When the snow and mud are gone from my lawn, I might get back at that.

[Marker]

I love the fox podium shocks that I installed on my 2015 RT. Great ride ,great quality build. There are a lot of people that can service fox shocks.
I bought them from my spyder dealer.