Hi All,
I'm cafe'ing an 83 Aspencade.
I've removed the bags, fairings, crash bars, OE exhaust, seat etc. I remove a couple hundred pounds of weight from it, including the entire air suspension system, and capped the air line holes in all the shocks. I've found that the ride is extremely hard, and I wonder if its because the OE shocks were designed for the weight of the bike in factory configuration?
I intend to convert to aftermarket non air, coil over type shocks.
Can anyone recommend a set that will improve the harsh ride now that the bike is much lighter?
https://youtu.be/__0girRyc5c
Rear shock advice
Moderators: sunnbobb, Neil, Forum Moderators
- Wolfie666
- Chrome Member
- Posts: 131
- Joined: Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:45 pm
- Location: Bridgeville PA 15017
Re: Rear shock advice
I run Progressive's 412's, and have on a bunch of wings.
There is three different springs available as well, although I run the heavier one.
There is three different springs available as well, although I run the heavier one.
.
Don't take life seriously,
You will never get out alive!
.
Don't take life seriously,
You will never get out alive!
.
- Rat
- Photo Gallery Admin
- Posts: 15457
- Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:59 pm
- My Album: https://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rat/
- RIP: cookie
- Location: Toronto .... Canada
Re: Rear shock advice
Popular choice .... scroll to the bottom of the page for other threads on the topic .....
Gord
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 6 Replies
- 290 Views
-
Last post by 82aspy
-
- 5 Replies
- 467 Views
-
Last post by nicdes
-
- 2 Replies
- 2425 Views
-
Last post by wayneperry
-
- 9 Replies
- 602 Views
-
Last post by rcmatt007
-
- 20 Replies
- 549 Views
-
Last post by robin1731