CB550 Rear Shock Recommendations?

[Drey6]

Surprise suprise, another budget build. Just looking to get my girlfriends 75' CB550 up and running and road worthy. Currently looking into shocks and I'm not looking to spend a fortune. Anyone recommend some shocks on the cheaper side that won't break the bank but will do the job well? I've checked out a lot of the better brands but also find a lot of cheapos (around $100) that are made to fit and appear suitable. Of course we would all love to throw $250 to $300 at each replacement part we need but as you all know that's unrealistic. Let me know what you all think or have had experience with.

 

[xb33bsa]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NEW-REAR-SHOCKS-HONDA-CB550-CB500-CB450-CB350-/321292918165?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ace8cdd95&vxp=mtr

 

[Drey6]

Have you used these before XB ?

 

[xb33bsa]

nope
they are made in japan from the olden days,they sold alot of them back in the day
a good economical option in my opinion, you can take them apart change oil or take them apart and ruin them even hahahaahah
hard to go wrong with a servicable shock at that price point

 

[Drey6]

Lmao how did you know possibility of ruining them is likely with me? Haha and that's a good point on them being serviceable.

 

[xb33bsa]

;D
i just broke a piston in a set of koni's :'( fookin dropped it bam, busted

 

[Drey6]

Damn sorry to hear that. Are Konis another decent brand to look for?

 

[xb33bsa]

konis yes, high quality, serviicable, adjustable damping, popular with the collector/builders that want period correct stuff so they get spendy
most used ones need a total rebuild because they get loose material inside what plugs 'em up
the dang piston is very delicate sintered or cast metal :

 

[Drey6]

Ah I see.