Will these shocks fit an 80G

[1887]

I assume they are the correct length? What about the grommet rubber, I assume there is different sizes? The owner say the spring rate is: 210/250 lbs/in. I am 240 lbs and I ride hard (sometimes), is that adequate?

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-pa...ale/1064737551

Thanks

[bikerphil]

Probably not a direct fit. If they are for Harley Davidson, the eyelet size is probably 12MM, ours is 14MM, the length is correct. The spring rate is heavy duty. The width of the eyelet may be too wide, hard to tell from the pics.
They of course could be modified to fit your bike if you feel like grinding/drilling, I have Harley Dyna shocks on my F model and made them fit. They ride nice.

[1887]

Thanks for the info, I will pass on these and keep looking.

[crazy steve]

Those will fit, but there will be just a bit of work needed. Progressive shocks have the right size shock stub holes (for Harley use, they come with adaptor sleeves/spacers that you won't need). The eyes also narrower than OEM Harley shocks, so you won't have to mod them there either. You will need to come up with an adaptor to reduce the hole size at the swingarm mount with it's smaller bolt (you can also drill the swingarm for a 1/2" or 14mm bolt) and they may have 'offset' eyes so you'll need to pay attention to which way you install the offset.

Those are also 'standard' Harley length (not the stiff 'lowering' shocks), you'd need a part number to determine if they're 'standard' or 'heavy duty' springs. The standard springs are roughly equal to OEM Yamaha, the HD springs can be a bit stiff unless you ride two-up or ride a dressed XS.

Good price for new-in-box...

[hamjam]

I copied and googled Progressive Suspension 412 series shocks

put in 1980 yamaha xs1100 std and it gave me this http://www.progressivesuspension.com...-series-shocks
which kinda maybe looks a lot like this
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-pa...ale/1064737551

[1887]

The owners sent me a photo of the box, the sticker reads :

28494
Chrome 12.6
412 Series
For FXD/L models from 1993-1997 and FXDWG 1993-1997
412-4038C
Standard top and bowtie bottom cover

Is there anyway I can install the without drilling into the swingarm?

[skids]

The second link shows shocks that are not "progressively wound." I have always been happy with stock rear shocks which are a linear rate I think.

[crazy steve]

...Is there anyway I can install them without drilling into the swingarm?

Sure, get a bushing to reduce the hole in the shock eye down to the size of the stock XS mounting bolt. If you bought a set for the XS from Progressive, that's what you'd get. You might even contact them, maybe you could buy one from them. Otherwise, this would be a simple job on a lathe or you might even be able to find something to work at a decent hardware/bolt store.

[skids]

Try Ace HW.