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Message started by Doc on 08/26/16 at 12:50:15

Title: Rear shocks
Post by Doc on 08/26/16 at 12:50:15

I have a 2007, bought a few weeks ago. Would like to put on some fresh rear shocks that maybe have a bit more travel. Have seen references to doing that on the forum, but no specifics as to brand/type of shock. Recommendations?

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by old.indian on 08/26/16 at 13:20:04

Intruder 800 shocks. Two additional inches of travel. You can find them on EBay. Minor "adjustments" to allow for belt clearance.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Kris01 on 08/26/16 at 13:22:46

Progressivesuspension.com

I don't know which p/n. Somebody will chime in.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by batman on 08/26/16 at 13:24:35

Our stock shocks are 10" progressive shocks can be obtained in different lengths and with different springs ( what you pick should depend on your weight ,or if you ride two up or carry loads on trip ,etc.) most people go to 11 1/2 or 12'' which give 3' travel over 2'' stock. go to the progressive site and look at the 412 series ,then look at different sites to find the best price ,mine were 150bucks and came with bushings to fit any bike

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Doc on 08/26/16 at 14:20:08

Ah, good info! Ask and the Forum provides.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Tocsik on 08/26/16 at 14:35:56

best way to find things is the Google search trick to add the "site:..."
I've been reading a lot on rear shocks lately, too.

type (or cut and paste) the following into a browser search:

rear shocks site:suzukisavage.com

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Reelthing on 08/26/16 at 19:01:09

Do you really want more travel or a better ride?

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Kris01 on 08/26/16 at 19:06:33

Something has been mentioned in the past about the bushings needing to be trimmed. Anybody?

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by old.indian on 08/27/16 at 06:43:40

Intruders bolted right on for me.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by verslagen1 on 08/27/16 at 07:16:41

Me too 'Cept I took off the chrome covers.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/27/16 at 08:37:07

0C3B3B322A363730395E0 wrote:

Do you really want more travel or a better ride?

I'm pretty sure there is a clue up in there somewhere.

Who would want a longer travel?
Someone who is tall and wants it to fit better.
Looking to play with steering geometry.
Better ride.
All or some of the above.

So, what is the reason?

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Doc on 08/27/16 at 13:21:37

I'm tall, I guess, at 6'2"; seems more leg length than waist- to- crown tho! To my mind, a longer travel shock would provide a softer, more compliant ride, but that's only an assumption on my part. I only weigh 160lb, but it seems I hit "bottom" on my current shocks fairly frequently. I also wanted to see how changing the height of the rear would alter the handling. Not that I find the steering problematic, but I would prefer something more akin to what I had in a previous bike (Moto Guzzi California).

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by batman on 08/27/16 at 15:39:21

I went with progressive's ,with the heavy duty springs be cause I normally ride two up, combined weight 340lbs, and my passenger has a couple of bad discs, I went with a longer shock to allow longer movement and the side benefit of reduced steering angle which does allow quicker handling and less ,or no ,in my case, peg scraping.