I'm looking to increase the ground clearance on my 81 1100 and would like to find some longer / taller shocks for the rear.
13 1/2 - 14" are what I would like.
Any suggestions on where I might find some that'll fit?
Longer than stock shocks?
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dontwantapickle
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
I believe 1200 shocks are longer. Aftermarket shocks come in a variety of lengths as do the prices.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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dontwantapickle
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
I never even considered 1200 shocks. I even have a pair stashed around here somewhere.
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
1200 shocks are eye to eye,..would take a lot of modification to make them work
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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dontwantapickle
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
Thanks for that!
Now I won't waste time trying to find them.
Now I won't waste time trying to find them.
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
1100 are eye-to-eye also. 1000’s were different. Right?
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
Well....... I found the 1200 shocks, and whaddya know , they fit right on the 1100.
Unfortunately, a seal leaks so I'm not going to use this pair.
In the end, I would rather not have air shocks on this bike, so I guess it's off to ebay.
Thank you ericheath for providing me (once again) with correct information.
Unfortunately, a seal leaks so I'm not going to use this pair.
In the end, I would rather not have air shocks on this bike, so I guess it's off to ebay.
Thank you ericheath for providing me (once again) with correct information.
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
Sorry for the bad info,... thought you were fitting them on a 1000 
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
If anyone’s keeping track, Cyborg’s waaaaay ahead of me on the correct info department. It is easy to cross which bike has which.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
Cyborg, do you know if there are any longer shocks available for the 1000? I'd love to raise the height of my ride by an inch or two. If that's possible.CYBORG wrote:Sorry for the bad info,... thought you were fitting them on a 1000
So is it possible? I ask because I've got a long inseam (32 inches) plus I wanna be able to ride on rougher roads and the increased clearance would help. Thanks!
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
Not off hand. But if you go to a shock web sight I'm sure you could find something. They are usually sold by length and connection points. and weight of bike and passenger of course. Just decide how much longer you want them. Don't forget to consider the angle of the drive shaft.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Longer than stock shocks?
I had some Emgos on mine that we're an inch longer. I don't have the part number anymore, but it's an easy search. Like Cyborg said earlier, be careful on length.
I don't think that non-serviceable u-joint would appreciate much more than an inch longer set of shocks. I have stock length Progressive shocks now and it's a much better ride. Progressive wound springs and multi-stage dampening would likely do more for you than increased suspension travel.
I don't think that non-serviceable u-joint would appreciate much more than an inch longer set of shocks. I have stock length Progressive shocks now and it's a much better ride. Progressive wound springs and multi-stage dampening would likely do more for you than increased suspension travel.
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