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I need to replace the rear on my new2me XS Eleven Special. I see Progressive and Hagon advertised. Are there other options?
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Jim Parks aka Sylvester
Where did all the years go? I think I slept through the last two decades.
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There are the Chinese JCW economy shocks, if you are a heavier rider or ride 2 up, the springs will be too weak. I have used these and adapted the stock XS11 springs (not a direct fit) and they work ok. Some fellas use Honda Shadow shocks.Originally posted by Sylvester View Post2H7 (79) owned since '89
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YSS is an economical quality option.Marty (in Mississippi)
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I fit the XJ1100 airshocks on mine. They work good for me.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Greg,Originally posted by BA80 View Post
Can you explain HOW the XJ shocks make an XS a totally different
bike? Is it better ride quality? More adjustability? Better handling?
Thanks ... I'll stop asking questions now and start listening ...
Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
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All of the above.Originally posted by Prisoner6 View PostGreg,
Can you explain HOW the XJ shocks make an XS a totally different
bike? Is it better ride quality? More adjustability? Better handling?
Thanks ... I'll stop asking questions now and start listening ...
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I bought a set of YSS shocks a few month ago. They are great quality for the price. When you order from them, you specify your weight, your passenger's weight and the percentage of riding time that you expect to do solo, 2up, touring, etc. They will select springs that they think will suit you the best. I've put about 3k on them so far and immediately took a trip from Maryland to Maine the day after I installed them. It was a very noticeable improvement compared to my failing stock SF shocks.---------------
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I replaced my worn shocks with 2009 (IIRC) Shadow 1100 shocks and the ride improved dramatically. You can find them on cheapbay for next to nothing and there are no springs exposed.1980G Standard, Restored
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I switched from Progressive HD to XJ Air Shocks and agree with Greg it totally changes the bike in a good way. Less tiring to ride LD.Originally posted by Prisoner6 View PostGreg,
Can you explain HOW the XJ shocks make an XS a totally different
bike? Is it better ride quality? More adjustability? Better handling?
Thanks ... I'll stop asking questions now and start listening ...
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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I am running Showa air shocks; stock on a Harley davidson FLH; Roadking electraglide, etc. 35 psi max. Take offs about $25. I believe the same shock is used on some honda goldwings. I changed the rubber eye grommets, putting the Yamaha rubber part into the showa eye, so as to fit stock XS bolt. Also ground small portion off shock corner to clear helmet lock. Much improved over worn out stock XS shocks.
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Are the XJ air shocks a direct fit/bolt-on for a '79 SF?Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
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You have to remove the helmet lock and route the air hose up around the top rear of the tool box, but yes.Originally posted by Prisoner6 View PostGreg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I swapped the gromets left to right and did not need to remove anything. I'll try to get a pic tonight.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
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81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
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Ha ha...I don't know anyone who uses that helmet lock anyway and the hose lays pretty naturally along the top rear edge of the tool box.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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