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View Full Version : Are rear shocks serviceable??? NXC1978 18th February 2005, 23:15 Hey, does anyone know if I can take these rear shocks apart on my 02 1200C? Thanks, Nick :help1 http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/1533Shift_Handel.JPG Moonpie 19th February 2005, 21:50 You panning on shortening the springs? Do not forget to lower the front also! Get that lower frame rail even with the ground! I have struts on mine, 10" eye to eye, forks tubes raised about 1 1/4", and the kickstand is still useable. Jamie NXC1978 24th February 2005, 16:34 Hell yes I want to shorten the springs!!! :D Does anyone know how to take these darn shocks apart??? I already have the lowest lowering kit I could find for the rear, but look at the distance between my rear tire and the rear fender. It's hidious!!! :yikes Also, why do I need to lower the front also. I mean I was planning on it, but I didn't know it was a requirement. Benetampa 24th February 2005, 16:48 There is a shop that will shorten your shocks, it is talked about in a couple threads here. I can't remember the site. Something like MBproducts.com , maybe? Anyway i believe it costs about $70. Goob luck. willprevale 24th February 2005, 16:53 Also, why do I need to lower the front also. I mean I was planning on it, but I didn't know it was a requirement. It's not a requirement but if you want to retain any kind of handling, it's strongly suggested. NXC1978 24th February 2005, 17:08 Thanks Ben for the info and I will take your advice Will and Moon. Kind of bummed though... wanted to take them apart myself :( pilot 27th February 2005, 16:20 Dude, you can!! I've taken apart several, all you have to do is get the springs compressed. Do this by using metal hose clamps. Run the clamps, 4 of them, around a few coils of the spring, and tighten. You will take the tension off of the end of the shock which simply screws off. Then you can cut your springs with a dremel, or whatever, and reinstall. The last set I shortened was on my Wife's Kawasaki, lowered the rear an 1 3/4". Goodluck. NXC1978 28th February 2005, 17:59 God bless you Pilot!!! :clap Lets get low!!! :danceman DLM32 28th February 2005, 18:26 Nick, The suicide shifter and foot clutch on your Sporty is the bomb! :clap missyd 28th February 2005, 19:18 Poor Sporty! Look like a torpedoed ship who is taking water at the stern .... :yikes :yikes My shocks a fully servicable! :shhhh NXC1978 28th February 2005, 19:35 Thank you DLM! Check the thread I started today, finally got it finished! Whoo hooo!!! skooter 5th March 2005, 23:27 Check out the line of progressive shocks. A nice pair of 11" s will do nice to lower the bike. The cost is a little bit more than shortening the springs but they work great. Jason's Sporty 6th March 2005, 01:40 Just get a set of hardtail struts!!!!!! rlowride 14th March 2005, 05:05 how many turns. did, would you cut off to drop and inch or so? i have access to a set of 2002 custom rear shocks.. cheap or free.. i wouldnt mind looking into it.. NXC1978 14th March 2005, 17:34 I haven't had a chance to cut the springs yet, but I will post results when I do. There has been too much good weather to tear down the bike. :p Nick rlowride 16th March 2005, 03:45 I haven't had a chance to cut the springs yet, but I will post results when I do. There has been too much good weather to tear down the bike. :p Nick looking forward to it.. |