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Title: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Skoti on August 10, 2018, 08:41:06 AM
After only few summer seasons and not that many miles my new shockers failed, just replaced them with Ikons and now my CB750 F1 seems like a magic carpet in comparison to the last shockers (before they failed).

See photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/19Z7J2ZBX4GEyStA9
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: UK Pete on August 10, 2018, 09:11:55 AM
Shocking indeed these sellers are selling us cheap shit and getting very rich from it


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Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: paul G on August 10, 2018, 09:30:38 AM
I hate them and he should be called Dick Turpin.
It shows how much they are making when it is cheaper to buy from Yamiya pay the postage and import duties.
 ;) ;)
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Skoti on August 10, 2018, 09:48:10 AM
Actually the shockers listed here on ebay look remarkably similar to my ones that just failed (although they are 3 times cheaper than what I originally paid)!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEC-Rear-Chrome-Shock-Absorbers-Honda-CB750-K0-7-F1-2-SOHC-2a-m23/282558572823?epid=12004691508&hash=item41c9cda917:g:UfgAAOSwRoxXm0Wc
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2018, 10:02:36 AM
We use TEC shocks on all our old Hondas. Excellent quality and VFM.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: petermigreen on August 10, 2018, 10:12:05 AM
We use TEC shocks on all our old Hondas. Excellent quality and VFM.
Plus one Tec shocks
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Skoti on August 10, 2018, 10:38:28 AM
Certainly I wouldn't grumble if I'd originally paid the TEC price for my failed shockers as normally you only get what you pay for regarding quality.

I'm pleased to note the Ikon shockers are fully serviceable with all the internal parts readily available.
Although the Ikons are expensive hopefully the quality will remain long after the price is forgotten.   
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Johnwebley on August 10, 2018, 11:01:45 AM
We use TEC shocks on all our old Hondas. Excellent quality and VFM.
Plus one Tec shocks

 I fitted TEC shocks to the little YAM,very good,and will fit them to the CB200,my original 500 shocks are still looking and working well
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Skoti on August 10, 2018, 11:06:52 AM
Some interesting comments over on the Triumph forum regarding TEC shockers:

https://www.triumphrat.net/air-cooled-twins-technical-talk/745994-tec-shocks-experience-2.html
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 10, 2018, 12:43:15 PM
Never had any issues with quality on any TEC shocks. I fitted TEC's to my CB400/4 over 3 years ago and they are still perfect, chrome is good, no sign of rubbing anywhere and they give a great ride. I had Hagons fitted before the TEC's, nightmare, never again. When OEM shocks are not available I think TEC's are a fantastic alternative in both performance and looks, that's why we fit them to all our SOHC's. Also, having read through some of the posts on the link you gave, it doesn't sound like anyone actually spoke to Matthew Milburn at TEC about the issues, shame, as he is one of the most helpful and understanding people in the bike spares market.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: paul G on August 10, 2018, 12:50:25 PM
Never had any issues with quality on any TEC shocks. I fitted TEC's to my CB400/4 over 3 years ago and they are still perfect, chrome is good, no sign of rubbing anywhere and they give a great ride. I had Hagons fitted before the TEC's, nightmare, never again. When OEM shocks are not available I think TEC's are a fantastic alternative in both performance and looks, that's why we fit them to all our SOHC's. Also, having read through some of the posts on the link you gave, it doesn't sound like anyone actually spoke to Matthew Milburn at TEC about the issues, shame, as he is one of the most helpful and understanding people in the bike spares market.

Tec fitted on all 5 of my restorations and no issues to report (touch wood) ;)
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Trigger on August 10, 2018, 01:21:37 PM
Have used TEC shocks for years now, but not the gas type. Fitted to 8 bikes that i own and one of those bikes has done 23.000 miles with TEC shocks fitted and still going strong  ;)
TEC are not the same ones as Sliver  ::)
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Spitfire on August 10, 2018, 01:58:03 PM
I'm always amazed at different peoples experiences with the same products, one mans meat is another mans poison seems to be true.
Will have to put this thread in the memory bank in case I ever restart my F2 project, mind you the Hagons I fitted to my F1 in 2007 are still going strong and look like new, maybe the luck of the draw, who knows.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: UK Pete on August 10, 2018, 03:26:31 PM
Hagons are usually a safe bet often pricey though
I have tec shocks for a project bike but can't comment as I have not used them
I had a hagon mono shock as a replacement on a bike of mine it made the bike harder and totally altered the back end from standard not In a good way
I never realised how much suspension makes a difference

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Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: philward on August 10, 2018, 06:30:46 PM
My ZZR1100D3's rear shock has just failed (leaking) and I'm just looking at replacement - was considering Hagon but in light of what Pete has just said, might look at YSS or have my standard rebuilt (about £130 I think)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YSS-REAR-SHOCK-KAWASAKI-ZZR-1100-1993-2001-SHOCK-ABSORBER-503/152944967268?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I have just fitted Hagon to the CR and will feedback when on the road in few weeks (got them new on an ebay auction for about £60)
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 10, 2018, 06:36:59 PM
Fitted TECs to both my 400/4 and CB250RSA. Good quality and a very helpful company when I had a problem with a mounting bush that was the wrong size. Two replacements arrived the next morning.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: fryerk on August 10, 2018, 06:40:32 PM
I bought a set of TEC shocks for my modern Bonneville 2 or 3 years ago. They stopped damping and were like pogo sticks after about 9 months. They were replaced under warranty but the replacements lasted about the same amount of time before they too lost all damping. Needles to say I replaced them with a different make. Not sure whether I’d try them again.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Green1 on August 10, 2018, 08:05:28 PM
I have fitted a Hagon mono shock  to my dads Triumph Trophy 1200 and it has totally transformed it.
Before committing to buying it I phoned to make sure it was the right one for my application. After talking with them giving weights and riding style info. I was recommended there cheapest shock and told many people buy there most expensive assuming it means better. It is important to talk to them and have them made to each individual.
I also have Tec shocks on the 750 no complaints yet apart from my pannier bags scuffing the chrome.
I will be fitting them on the 550 as well in the near future as the original ones start to loose it after riding an hour or so
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Rob62 on August 12, 2018, 05:36:08 PM
I bought the tecs on recommendation from this forum. Ive only done 20 odd miles so too early to comment. Although when first fitted they were like pogosticks and the instructions say to fully compress them when first fitting to get them working ok.. well this is not easy unless you are built like arnold schwarzenneger.... so i fitted them one at a time and bounced on them... they seem ok at the mo. Hagons would usually be my first choice as the quality is unquestioned, but the tecs are a good match to the originals and half the price so worth a try i felt.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Trigger on August 12, 2018, 05:48:11 PM
I bought the tecs on recommendation from this forum. Ive only done 20 odd miles so too early to comment. Although when first fitted they were like pogosticks and the instructions say to fully compress them when first fitting to get them working ok.. well this is not easy unless you are built like arnold schwarzenneger.... so i fitted them one at a time and bounced on them... they seem ok at the mo. Hagons would usually be my first choice as the quality is unquestioned, but the tecs are a good match to the originals and half the price so worth a try i felt.

Half the price ! Not sure were you see them at £100. The last set of OEM  NOS pair i bought were £278 and they were as bad as they were all those years ago  ;)
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: SumpMagnet on August 12, 2018, 10:28:48 PM
I have a lovely set of FVQ shocks on my project 750. They are as good today as they were 40 years ago ......

rubbish.

Reading this with interest with regard to my choice of replacement. I was looking at Ikon, Hagon, TEC..... but not sure what is good these days. Last twin shocks I bought were Marzocchi remote reservoirs...
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Rob62 on August 13, 2018, 12:54:53 PM
I bought the tecs on recommendation from this forum. Ive only done 20 odd miles so too early to comment. Although when first fitted they were like pogosticks and the instructions say to fully compress them when first fitting to get them working ok.. well this is not easy unless you are built like arnold schwarzenneger.... so i fitted them one at a time and bounced on them... they seem ok at the mo. Hagons would usually be my first choice as the quality is unquestioned, but the tecs are a good match to the originals and half the price so worth a try i felt.

Half the price ! Not sure were you see them at £100. The last set of OEM  NOS pair i bought were £278 and they were as bad as they were all those years ago  ;)

Half the price of Hagons..... or slightly less than half even.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Erny on August 18, 2018, 09:13:55 AM
Gents, where would you recommend to buy TEC shoks discussed here?
I'm looking to replace my stock shocks on my K7 750. I want to keep original stock look as much as possible
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: royhall on August 18, 2018, 09:52:21 AM
I have a pair of gas shocks the same as the ones that failed in the Triumph picture. These shocks are adjustable in length with a maximum clearly stated. The ones that failed there look to be way beyond that length (although to be fair it is hard to be absolutely certain from that picture). If you need to go longer (as I did) TEC supplied me (free of charge) a longer mounting clevis that was perfect. That guys shock appears to have failed because he maybe couldn't be bothered to read the instructions? Is that really the fault of TEC? My 750F2 is fitted with the shrouded TEC shocks and they transformed the previous bad handling for the better.
Title: Re: CB750 F1 Shocking news. (photos)
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 18, 2018, 10:03:11 AM
Erny, look up TEC bike parts on Google. They mainly sell go faster parts for Triumph Hinckley Bonnie's but the TEC shocks part of the business is for all bikes. They are very helpful.
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