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Message started by engineer on 10/03/17 at 18:22:30

Title: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by engineer on 10/03/17 at 18:22:30

A few years ago I installed 11 1/2 inch HD Sportster shocks on my S40 and they were an improvement over the stock shocks but were still a little stiff going over certain areas of the local roads. Those shocks jacked up the rear end and steepened the rake angle enough that the bike turned into the curves a little quicker which was something I liked, but I still wanted something softer.
So I finally bought and installed a set of Intruder shocks and they made a world of difference. I set the pre-load up by two notches and the ride is wonderful. I have back problems and there are certain patches of pavement I dreaded crossing but no longer. I can see why the performance oriented rider would need stiffer shocks but considering my back it's the best thing I've done to any bike. They are a little soft but still they haven't bottomed out on me yet. I will have to install Serowbot's spacer mod to the side stand, it works as it is but the bike leans over a little too much when parked.

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Serowbot on 10/03/17 at 18:33:03

Told ya' so... ;D ;D ;D...

Congratulations,.. ride safe n' comfy,,, 8-)

PS.. hockey puck...

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Mike Franklin on 10/29/17 at 14:05:51

Benn thinking about changing out the stock shocks on my S40. Stock are only 10.5". You went an inch longer; any issues with the side stand being too short?

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Dave on 10/29/17 at 14:20:16

0A2E2C22013526292C2B2E29470 wrote:

any issues with the side stand being too short?

4F594E534B5E53483C0 wrote:

PS.. hockey puck...

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/29/17 at 20:04:01

Bot lives in Arizona. If he can find a hockey puck, I figure anyone can.

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Serowbot on 10/30/17 at 06:58:49

;D...

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Mike Franklin on 10/30/17 at 07:32:58

Have mercy on a 60-year-old newbie! Any photos or descriptions of the hockey puck sidestand mod? I've spent some time searching posts without luck.

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Dave on 10/30/17 at 08:34:48

Serowbot drilled a hole in the foot of his kickstand, and drilled a similar hole through a hockey puck.....and bolted the darn puck to the bottom of his kickstand.

It isn't a fashion statement that I would make - but it doesn't sink into soft ground (I wonder if they have ever seen mud in Tucson?).

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Serowbot on 10/30/17 at 08:52:59

What's mud?...
We do have asphalt in liquid form.... :-?

Simple mod... (pardon the grunge,.. mod is 10 years old)
http://oi68.tinypic.com/2rzvzx5.jpg

Pedals are a bit more involved... :-?
http://oi66.tinypic.com/2eur0qt.jpg

Title: Re: Finally got some Intruder shocks
Post by Mike Franklin on 10/30/17 at 09:34:06

Cool! Thanks!