Lowering the rear end

verticaltwin · Posted: September 2, 2005, 11:50 am Post subject: Lowering the rear end

I got my father in law's 81 running real good now. Carbs done, brakes, new s/a bushings, exhaust back to stock, etc..
He has a bit of trouble getting his leg over the rear end, kind of short legged I guess. I took the preload down on the rear shocks and it helped some, but I was wondering if a guy could go shorter on the shocks?

Anybody lowered theirs with shorter shocks? If you could give me an idea of pros/cons/lengths I'd appreciate it...

Thanks,
Kyle

mo650chopper · Posted: September 3, 2005, 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Lowering the rear end

Look at this thread www.650rider.com/Forum....html#1228

I'm still partial to the aftermarket short Harley shocks, They're relatively inexpensive, not too tough to install and they stiffen up the ride from the mushy stock shocks.

xs650mike · Posted: October 10, 2005, 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Lowering the rear end

I believe Mikes XS has some shorter (and longer) shocks for the XS650. www.mikesxs.com

DRoCk · Posted: October 27, 2005, 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Lowering the rear end

I used Mikes 11.5 inch shocks. With them adjusted a couple clicks, it doesn't even bottom on speed bumps. Just thought i would add this for future use. The shocks are really nice and a perfect fit with no modifications.

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