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Message started by hammerman47 on 06/14/17 at 17:36:35

Title: Rear shocks
Post by hammerman47 on 06/14/17 at 17:36:35

Looking for a little more comfort in rear. What shocks will fit and would it be good to go with longer? Thanks James

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 06/14/17 at 18:02:07

I highly recommend that you contact Chris Liviengood at CL Mototech (chrislivengood.net). He can build you a set of RFY shocks in a 12.5" length that are superior to anything in their price range. I have a pair of 13.25" remotes that transformed the ride of my bike. Dave is running a pair of RFY Gas Shocks that Chris rebuilt for him, perhaps he will chime in and let you know what he thinks as well.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by HAPPYDAN on 06/14/17 at 20:46:55

http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/900024545

I put these on my 2012 S40, it helped a lot. Stock shocks are 10.5 inches, these are 11.5. These bolt right on using existing hardware, and don't require any further mods to passenger pegs or stock muffler. They do raise the seat about an inch. Back then, PS didn't offer any for the S40; maybe they do now. The type is Progressive Suspension rear shocks 412-4201C, 11.5 inches, for Suzuki S50/Intruder 800.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by batman on 06/15/17 at 19:40:03

Progressive shocks can be used on many bikes ,when you order them you need to order a bushing kit (about $8.00 ) it comes with 4 sets of bushings ,one will adapt the shocks to our mounts.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by kojones on 06/16/17 at 03:23:51

Just replaced mine with used '00 Sportster Showa shocks, no clearance issues. Had to replace the bushings though, was easy with a small bench wise.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by batman on 06/16/17 at 06:18:38

The progressive bushing kit is just small metal cylinders that slip in between the rubber bushings that come in the shocks and the studs/bolts,there is no need to change the rubber bushing ,makes mounting fast and easy.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by hammerman47 on 06/16/17 at 16:35:44

Thanks all for your reply. I have a set of 01 sportster shocks and might try them.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by HAPPYDAN on 06/19/17 at 08:17:20

595A4F565A550F033B0 wrote:

Progressive shocks can be used on many bikes ,when you order them you need to order a bushing kit (about $8.00 ) it comes with 4 sets of bushings ,one will adapt the shocks to our mounts.

That must be something new, then. Mine came with a several sizes of bushings, one set fitting perfectly. That was a few years ago, tho.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by batman on 06/19/17 at 11:21:59

It might be that my supplier charged for them ,it was about three years ago for me too.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by verslagen1 on 06/19/17 at 12:56:17

To adapt the sportster shocks, you need a tube to fit between 14mm and 1/2".
.032" wall works fine.

Title: Re: Rear shocks
Post by MiniSteve on 06/20/17 at 19:00:41

Thought i'd chime in and give my experience so far.

There are quite a few threads on rear shock replacements where the Progressive 412 series shocks have been given a good wrap. I ordered the 412-4232C (11" with soft springs) as I am a lightweight at 60kg/132lb.

'Reelthing' posted in another thread suzukisavage(dot)com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1220847171 all the part numbers and their tension:

Soft Ride 11" 412-4232C 90/130lb
Standard 11" 412-4233C 115/155lb
Standard 11.5" 412-4201C 115/155lb
Heavy Duty 11.5" 412-4236C 125/170lb

Since having installed them with no issues(came with a pack of bushings). I start on the lowest preload setting and gradually ended up on the highest setting due to bottoming out the shocks! on bigger bumps it was quiet jarring.
On the highest preload setting, I find it damps the bigger/sudden bumps/level changes on the roads really nicely.

The sag on the lower settings would be approx 50% of the springs which I've read is around optimum(30-50%). On the highest its about 15-20%. I know with suspension it can get quite technical as the leverage created by the swing arm and the orientation of the shock being at a 45degree angle influence this all.

In summary with a question... While I believe it works well now and is comfortable, I should have gone with the Standard 11" or Standard 11.5" as I occasionally also ride with a pillion.
-Like most things, the optimum range to operate in is in the middle. With my preload set to max, are there any issues regarding it being harder on some internal part of the shocks or anything that I should be aware of that would justify me ordering some of the 'Normal' springs and having them installed by a suspension place(can that even be done?)

Cheers!
Steve