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Message started by Wolfman on 08/22/11 at 14:22:38

Title: Shock replacement?
Post by Wolfman on 08/22/11 at 14:22:38

This is for those that have switched to intruder or sportster shocks on their s40.
6 ft rider 200 lbs, occasinal 2 up with about a 140lb rider.
The 800 intruder or 883 sportster shocks going to be a better fit/ride?

No cant afford progressives unless you got set cheap...lol
Dont really want to put stock shocks back on.
So im looking at intruder and sportster shocks.
Buddy has some 11 1/2 inch eye to eye off a yamaha 750(cant remember the model) he thinks might work. But im afraid they might be to heavy even through their adjustable.

Thoughts, comments, experiances?

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by BurnPgh on 08/22/11 at 14:32:11

I got a set of progressives but they're the softer spring rate. You may liek them solo on the top setting but 2 up isnt a great option. They're rather bouncy. SWitched to intruder shocks...im very pleased but i got a steal on them price wise.

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by Serowbot on 08/22/11 at 14:36:23

Go Sportster,... Intruders are soft.... You'll need to change bushings to fit...

I love my Intruders,... but 150 in full gear... and I have them set on 5...:-?...

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by verslagen1 on 08/22/11 at 14:51:25

if you go sportster, go HD. Stock stortster will be too light.
The progressive spring you want is a something...1313...something.

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by mmosel on 08/22/11 at 14:53:16

I'm about 175 and 6'. Ride mostly solo. Am I on the border between Sportster and Intruder?

What years of intruder or sportsters work?

Do you have to order out for new bushings?

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by verslagen1 on 08/22/11 at 15:01:13

Yes you can ride standard sportster shocks 412-1005?
at 240, I had them on the 5th knotch.
yes you will need bushings, HD are 1/2" and ours are a little smaller.
a tube with 1/32" and an OD of 1/2" will work.

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by mmosel on 08/23/11 at 02:10:08

Any thoughts on these? Not a bad price for new. 11.75". Have no idea as to the quality of the product of course.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sportster-2004-Harley-Lowering-Chrome-Shocks-11-75-New-/250644916389?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5b99e8a5

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by Wolfman on 08/23/11 at 03:23:41

So HD Sportster shocks would probably be my best bet then?
Dont want em beating me to death when im rideing solo though as thats the way i mostly ride.
Any yamaha shocks fit that you know of?
The ones my buddy has are supposed to be pretty good.

Title: Re: Shock replacement?
Post by KiauniusLT on 08/23/11 at 05:06:31

Stock stortster will be too light.

I agree ::)