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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by hellbilly, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. hellbilly

    hellbilly Member

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    Does any one know if the rear shocks from a honda rebel wiill fit on the 83 maxim 650? I am looking for a cheap way to lower my bike and these measure at 10.5 instead of the curent 12.5.
     
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    would they be stiff enough to support a 2" drop? rebels are tiny it has to be like half the weight of a 650
     
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    I installed Progressive 412 11.5" rear shock designed for the HD 883 Sportster. They work well, are stiff enough, and my 5.3" SWMBO's frame is comfortable at that height.
     
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    Hey Skippy,

    Aggieland eh? Nice, we should ride sometime

    Billy,

    Try locating some 10.5's from a harley dealer, sportster shocks
    They will need revamped bushings, but thats pretty inexpensive
     
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    Ha, Billy! I gotta keep "Rosie" running for more than 10 minutes! I just received the alternator parts from Chacal, so I am excited to get Rosie back together.

    Truth to tell, Rosie is SWMBO's bike, so I have been riding my Kaw, since my XS11 is acting a fool right now too!

    I see you are right behind Northgate. I am in Edelweiss, and work at the Bush Library. You should come by sometime.

    But, yes, we should get together so I can see what an XJ, running looks like!
     
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