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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by redneckzombi, Apr 9, 2008.

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  1. Jolly_rogger

    Jolly_rogger New Member

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    any one got pics of what the struts look like that they have made ? also what should they be made out of ? I'm a big guy so i don't think that cutting my springs would be a good idea and i'm not sure if harley shocks would really be much better of an idea. I'm 270 lbs
     
    Jolly_rogger, Nov 19, 2009
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  2. 1FASTHOE

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    here's a pic of the ones i made, solid aluminum. i didn't care for the ride, but i have a bad back.. :( i now have shocks off a suzuki savage, they are a bit stiffer then stock xj shocks, imho and lowered the bike two inches or there abouts.





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  3. MaximumX

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    Rogger:

    Look around for some Progressive shocks. They have just about every possible combination of spring rate, length and travel. I have some 440's mounted on my MaximX. They're about 11.5 inches and have nice heavy springs. I forget the exact rate, but think HD bagger. Anyway... They look great (to me) and ride nice. Even with a passenger, I haven't bottomed these, even over speedbumps.

    Lemme see if I can find a link to pics...

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... art=0.html

    There're pics of the 440's on the second page.
     
    MaximumX, Nov 20, 2009
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  4. TIMEtoRIDE

    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    Someone on this site reported frame cracks on a 650 Maxim after just 2 months of struts, so you may want to lower the back tire pressure a bit.

    I think the easiest way to make them would be to go to a machine shop or fabricator and have them drill the 4 holes in solid bar with their drill press.
    Bring your measurements. Aluminum would be trick !
     
    TIMEtoRIDE, Nov 20, 2009
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  5. chadall3n

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    does anyone have a definite answer on whether or not the suzuki savage shocks are 10.5" eye to eye?
     
    chadall3n, Jan 19, 2010
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  6. 1FASTHOE

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    They are 10.5 "



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    1FASTHOE, Jan 19, 2010
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  7. koolaid5

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    Bike looks great. What seat is that on there? I was going to go with struts, but now I guess I'll scour ebay for some savage shocks. Thanks!
     
    koolaid5, Apr 7, 2010
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  8. 1FASTHOE

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    the seat in that pic is a stock 85 700 seat. you can also check out
    suzukisavage.com for a set of shocks.
    just join and ask around....good luck
     
    1FASTHOE, Apr 7, 2010
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  9. koolaid5

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    thanks a lot Hoe... I'll do that
     
    koolaid5, Apr 7, 2010
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  10. padre

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    I weigh 240 and have Showa shocks with 11.5" eye to eye and four stage valving, the bike definitely handles much better but mine has 18" wheels so I can't go much lower. how much weight are the savage shocks rated at, does anyone know?
     
    padre, Apr 9, 2010
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  11. skillet

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    I'm right at 220lb and have no problems with the savage shocks. They actually dropped my seca 2 5/8"...

    skillet
     
    skillet, Apr 9, 2010
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  12. koolaid5

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    wow...you measured down to 1/8"? I'm not quite as precise. I just would have called that 2 1/2 :D
     
    koolaid5, Apr 9, 2010
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