Hi all

[Eveready1100]

Hi Cuda. Virago 1100 shocks are what you're looking for.
Talked about in this thread - http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31508
You might get away with sliding the forks up in the triple clamps, but any more than a little bit may force you to alter the kickstand to let the bike lean a little more safely when parked.
One more tip - when you have to put the bike up on the centrestand with the shorter shocks, run the rear tyre up on a 1/2" -3/4" thick plank before trying to lift the bike onto the stand. This will negate the effect of the shock change remarkably.

[Cuda 69]

ahh. Thank everready, that was going to be my next question,do virago 1100 shocks fit ? I saw a pair on fleabay and they looked like they fit. I think I'm gonna have to take the centerstand off because having a special and the pipes aren't upswept anymore, I think that may be a problem. I put Kerker turnouts on it (mufflers). It looks like the centerstand will sit to low when it's up, I'm no speed demon,even in corners(well sometimes),but I am afraid that they may drag.I know the Virago's are 11.5". The problem with this whole thing is,I only need a little, so I don't think it's worth all the trouble,think I'll still go with the seat.(good excuse to get a nice cover on the seat.)anybody know what the proper height for the centerstand is to the ground when its in upright position?