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Harley Shocks for XJs

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by pyannaman, Jul 10, 2010.

  1. pyannaman

    pyannaman Member

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    Guys,

    Was nosing around to change my rear shocks...found these below...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... OTORS:1123

    Emailed the guy regarding fitment to other bikes...ie ours... and he replied that others from the XJ forum have bought these shocks from him in the past.

    But he indicated the eye is 1/2" and the width is 1.25".

    FWIW...

    PY

    '82 750 XJ Maxim- the almost finished work in progress??
     
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    BillB Active Member

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    Looks like they are proud of em too.
     
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    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Just remember a Harley weights lots more than your XJ, if you install them be prepared to have that "hard tail ride". I have a set on a XS1100 and the ride was prety bad because the springs are so stiff.
     
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    ihad a set of progressive fhocks for a sportster 11 in i think it road like a hardtail maybe it was because they were lowering shocks. i had no suspejnsion rise at all from the driveshaft and it was putting down 125 rwhp. and they were on the softest setting
     
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    Thanx for the info...

    My shocks may be gone...feels like a hardtail now _ but I will look into that...

    Regards,

    PY
     
    pyannaman, Jul 11, 2010
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    I heard that Suzuki Intruder shocks will fit our XJ's and offer a nice ride. Can anyone shed some light on this?
     
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    i am going to put a set of 700 virago shocks on my maxim x about an inch shorter
     
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    i have a 82 750 maxim would you let me know how that works for you . i am short and to get my other foot on the ground would be great, i dont want to cut any padding out of the seat to get me closer to the ground thanks
     
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    skillet Active Member

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    Suzuki Savage shocks will work :wink: ...

    skillet
     
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  10. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    The virago shocks are a direct bolt-in. I have a set on my xj700 bobber that I put on last week. They are an inch shorter. I have them set to the middle setting, but if you need it a little lower yet, put them on the softer settings and you'll get a little lower yet as you sit on the bike. If you need to see a pic of what they look like, let me know and I'll take one for you.

    Dave Fox
     
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    Dave,

    Please post the pic...

    Thanx

    PY
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    pm me w/ an email address. I can;t get pics to load in a forum.

    dave
     
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  13. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I posted a pic of the bike in my gallery. Look for the the black xj700 bobber
     
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