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HELP, I need shocks badly

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by WarriorPrincess, May 21, 2011.

  1. WarriorPrincess

    WarriorPrincess Member

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    I belong to a mostly sport bike club and I like to impress them. I carve canyons with them. I was riding a 81 XS650, but 2 days ago I got a XJ650 Maxim in very nice condition, but it needs shocks and forks. So for carving canyons what shocks and attention to the front forks would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    Joanne
     
    WarriorPrincess, May 21, 2011
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    ive got some shocks off my xj650 if ur interested
     
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    For the rear - anything new would be an improvement over 30 year old hardware.
    For the front - I read a discussion on the XS site about drilling passages to change the damping and rebound, adding thicker oil, more oil, and progressive springs. These changes were to make the forks work more like a modern bike. Same ideas can be used on the XJ, but you would need to get with a mechanic who is willing to build something non-stock.
     
    TIMEtoRIDE, May 28, 2011
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