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XJ700 shock help please, just need suggestions.

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by 4freese, Jul 8, 2014.

  1. 4freese

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    I did search and did not find any definitive answers. I have an XJ700 1986 with the 14mm shock mounts. I am wondering what 12" to 12/5" shocks you guys have run on your bikes. I am looking for black but will settle for black and chrome. I am looking to sell some sportster 11" black shocks as they will not allow my fender to clear the battery box or seat the way I am building it.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Progressive makes a nice shock that is tailored to your bike. They have a few options, and are a good value.
     
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    Thank you for the suggestion. I do like progressive and use them on pretty much all my builds. If nobody else chimes in I will just go that route but hopefully I can find something less expensive and different. I can't wait to post pictures of this beast I am building. It is definitely going to catch attention.
     
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    If you want to go a little cheaper route you can get shocks from a savage 650. They pop up on ebay pretty cheap, I think I paid like $30 for mine. I set them at the stiffest setting because I was worried about rubbing but havnt had any issues
     
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    ^ I run these on my 700 as well.
     
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