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Rear shocks

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tonyp12, Apr 4, 2007.

  1. tonyp12

    tonyp12 Member

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    Does anyone have a pair of decent used shocks for sale?

    Heck, I only really need one right now.

    Bike is an '82 550 maxim.

    Thanks

    PS- I don't like to deal on flea-bay.
     
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    Altus Active Member

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    As a safety note - never replace just one - always replace shocks, springs, and anything suspension related as a pair.

    All the XJ's used the same standard shocks - 12.5" eye-to-eye. So you can use shocks from any XJ -- and any bike with the same length for that matter, if you don't mind swapping out the bushings to fit. (HD shocks are a popular choice - can get them as take-off's pretty cheap)
     
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    im gonna use one thats about 11.5" eye to eye... get that rear end a little lower... =]
     
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    I was thinking about 11"ers but couldnt readily find any. I'm still searchin though.
     
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    Is that 12.5" eye to eye with the shock closed, fully open or at rest?
     
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    12.5" extended, I'm looking to lower rear about an inch as well,
     
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    Thanks, That's what I was looking for.
     
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    You can find 11.5" shocks at mikesxs.com. Part # 06- 3608.
     
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