Rear Suspension is Dead

[Korr]

Hiya fellas So my rear suspension has finally taken a dump I am looking into getting the ones they have at mikesxs.com. The measurements i took for the ones i have on now are not very precise they are about 13 1/2 eye to eye. Would this one be the correct fit? For the measurement they list, is that measured at the highest setting or lowest setting?

Part #06-3601
Shock Absorber Set - (Monza Traditional) for 1974-84 XS/TX650's -Dual Progress-
ive wound Chrome Springs & Long Black top shroud with black shock body.
13 3/16" (335mm.) eye to eye., Includes preload wrench & set of eye rubbers.

I found some of the posts that you guys have used mikesxs.com rear suspensions even though they are for a lighter bike & it all turned out ok. Couldn't find any info on what size you guys are using though.

Thanks for listening guys!

[79XS11F]

Eye to eye free length with the bikes rear wheel off the ground. Spring preload does not change the eye to eye length.
Rob

[bikerphil]

The measurement listed is eye to eye fully extended. You could put any length on you want, lower the measurement, the lower the bike will sit.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Korr,

The stock length according to the Partsnmore ones which are the only ones they offer for the XS11 is 12 3/4", part #06-3607.

However, as has been stated, you can adjust this IF you want to change the seat height a little bit, to make it easier to flatfoot it, etc.!
T.C.

[GARTHXS]

partsnmore

I have two sets of these and they seem to work fine

[Korr]

Awesome thanks for the replies guys! I will go with the stock size you listed.
partsnmore is a few bucks less and it's the same part #