Triumphrat

bonniegreen · 12-08-2006

Anyone know:
How much shorter are these than stock Bonnie shocks?
Will handling be stable if I drop the front forks the same amount?

I have to decide on these soon, so any advice is really appreciated! :-D

RoundSlide · 12-08-2006

They're about an inch shorter. I sold my old stockers to rodburner about six weeks ago, he'd probably have some insight as to how is bike handles with the Speedmaster shocks vice the Bonny shocks.

sweatmachine · 12-08-2006

30mm shorter I think

r80rt · 12-09-2006

I put Bonneville America shocks on my Bonnie Black, It dropped it nearly an inch, I recommend it highly.

vertwrks · 12-09-2006

You would not happen to have a photo you could post of that set up would you????????? Interesting, very very interesting.......

You like the ride? No handling issues?

Thanks

Brooksie · 12-10-2006

I think Thruxton shocks are 1" lower than stock Bonnies. You will have to lower the fork tubes to match whatever decrease you are looking to get. If you go that route, get some performance Ikon shocks from newbonneville. You can get them set up for 1" lower. Also, upgrade the fork springs.

sweatmachine · 12-10-2006

thruxton shocks are longer/higher than bonneville shocks.

caspianthruxton · 12-10-2006

i just put the bonnie Ikon shocks on my Thruxton last night and it dropped the rear around an inch. I've only ridden it for around 20 minutes, but so far lowering the front and rear has made a huge improvement.

Brooksie · 12-10-2006

Ooops! You can get Ikons an inch lower than the standard Bonnies. Work great.

bonniegreen · 12-10-2006

Thanks for the feedback everybody! You guys are a very helpful group and its much appreciated.

I'm buying some shocks from Sweatmachine that will do the trick.

Cheers,

Paul