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Worx shocks

Started by LAnthony, Tue 04, May 2021, 10:13:24

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LAnthony

Is anyone using Worx and if so can I please have your opinion?  I've heard a lot of good things about the old works shocks and need a new pair for my Valk.  I drive aggressively on occasion so am more interested in their handling. I am not a fan of Progressives. Thanks.

sandy

I have works from the first company. I wore them out and they were rebuilt and have been great. Maybe 10 plus years old. they handle well. they don't use bushings like OEM and Prog. They have bronze sleeves so there is no flex in operation.

hubcapsc


My 440s have metal bushings/sleeves... anywho...
The folks over at Traxxion have put "Bitubo" shocks
on some Valkyries, including some members here...
I might go that route soon, my 440s have 80K
on them... everyone says the old workx were great,
let us know what you think if you get some of the new ones...

-Mike

pokrovsky

I have bitubos and can attest they are very nice. My originals were in decent shape albeit the adjusters were really hard to turn, almost seized so that was the main reason for replacement and I can tell you the rebound and dampening are both improved and bitubos can be really precisely done for your weight and riding style

Ron in Buffalo

Quote from: pokrovsky on Tue 04, May 2021, 22:10:57
I have bitubos and can attest they are very nice. My originals were in decent shape albeit the adjusters were really hard to turn, almost seized so that was the main reason for replacement and I can tell you the rebound and dampening are both improved and bitubos can be really precisely done for your weight and riding style
Plus 1
1997 Valkyrie & 2002 BMW F650GS

pais

Quote from: Ron in Buffalo on Wed 05, May 2021, 15:16:17
Quote from: pokrovsky on Tue 04, May 2021, 22:10:57
I have bitubos and can attest they are very nice. My originals were in decent shape albeit the adjusters were really hard to turn, almost seized so that was the main reason for replacement and I can tell you the rebound and dampening are both improved and bitubos can be really precisely done for your weight and riding style
Plus 1
Did you order these shocks specifically for a Valk or was it a H-D application that would work on a Valk?
Talking recently with a co-worker and he replaced his rear shocks on his bike and once adjusted correctly, ride was greatly improved. I've just always figured a bike is always going to ride rather roughly.
Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!


luftkoph

https://traxxion.com/

You have to call and get their email for buying shocks, that's where I got Bitubos it took a few weeks since they come from Italy, they set them up for your weight and riding style
Some day never comes

pokrovsky

Or you can call Patrick at Motorcycles Unlimited in Houston, that's where I got mine.
281-444-0545

scarylarry

I ordered my bitubos off ebay..as I recall they were a lot cheaper than traxxion..no problems

pais

Thanks for the info!  :cooldude:
Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!


Ron in Buffalo

Quote from: pais on Thu 06, May 2021, 04:39:13
Quote from: Ron in Buffalo on Wed 05, May 2021, 15:16:17
Quote from: pokrovsky on Tue 04, May 2021, 22:10:57
I have bitubos and can attest they are very nice. My originals were in decent shape albeit the adjusters were really hard to turn, almost seized so that was the main reason for replacement and I can tell you the rebound and dampening are both improved and bitubos can be really precisely done for your weight and riding style
Plus 1
Did you order these shocks specifically for a Valk or was it a H-D application that would work on a Valk?
Talking recently with a co-worker and he replaced his rear shocks on his bike and once adjusted correctly, ride was greatly improved. I've just always figured a bike is always going to ride rather roughly.

I order mine from Traxxion Dynamics. No additional cost I gave them wife's and my weight. They set them up before they send them. I have been dealing for 20 years and bought shocks and fork springs for a few other bikes never have been disappointed.
1997 Valkyrie & 2002 BMW F650GS

mbramley

  I put a set of Worx shocks on mine before last season. I have a little over 4000 miles on them and like them so far. I am not a real aggressive rider so I can't talk to that, but She handles much better now. They are not cheap though.

Gondul#408

Quote from: mbramley on Fri 04, Jun 2021, 16:57:37
  I put a set of Worx shocks on mine before last season. I have a little over 4000 miles on them and like them so far. I am not a real aggressive rider so I can't talk to that, but She handles much better now. They are not cheap though.

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I have made a Burning-ground of my heart
That Thou, Dark One, hunter of the Burning-ground,
Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.

CoreyP

Quote from: luftkoph on Thu 06, May 2021, 13:46:54
https://traxxion.com/

You have to call and get their email for buying shocks, that's where I got Bitubos it took a few weeks since they come from Italy, they set them up for your weight and riding style

I did the same. I like my Bitubos.

The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: scarylarry on Sat 08, May 2021, 01:07:28
I ordered my bitubos off ebay..as I recall they were a lot cheaper than traxxion..no problems
Do you recall which spring rate and order # ? Also, Standard, Tourer, or Interstate.

mbramley

  I should add they ask weight 1 or 2 up and if you pull a trailer then they arrive set up for you. Really worked with me. And yes they are in the U.S. California