rear shocks
#1
rear shocks
Hello again,
I have a 75 sportster that is running great, the on ly problem is that I am a big guy and when I ride solo, the rear end bottoms out on some bumps and the rear tire rubs the top of the fender. I believe that the original shocks are still on this beast and was wondering everyone's opinion on a good replacement shock. If it were just me riding, i would just deal with it, but my lady wants on there too and even though she is a little thing, with the extra weight I know the bumps that haven't bottomed me out will botoom us out! So...any personal opinon on this subject would be great.
You guys rock!!!
I have a 75 sportster that is running great, the on ly problem is that I am a big guy and when I ride solo, the rear end bottoms out on some bumps and the rear tire rubs the top of the fender. I believe that the original shocks are still on this beast and was wondering everyone's opinion on a good replacement shock. If it were just me riding, i would just deal with it, but my lady wants on there too and even though she is a little thing, with the extra weight I know the bumps that haven't bottomed me out will botoom us out! So...any personal opinon on this subject would be great.
You guys rock!!!
#2
#3
#4
#5
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: 500 miles south from Artic Circle
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
5 Posts
They work and they can be customized to fit but they are good solution.
As Mick wrote buy new shocks, 14.25" is original length in -75, I have good experiences PS products.
#6
#7
Trending Topics
#9
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: 500 miles south from Artic Circle
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
5 Posts
in your -84 lower mounting point is in above rear axle. In -75 lower mounting point is middle of the swing. So in newer frames rear shock is almost vertical and end of swing arm, in older frames shocks are about 30-40º angle in middle of the swing arm.
In normal highway there isn't so much difference ( even if you riding with hardtail) but in twisty farmroad you can tell difference at once. So were and how you are riding makes difference.
#10
I put a set of FXDX sport shocks on the rear of my '83. The springs are a little stiff - I only get about 1/2" sag when I'm sitting on the bike with the springs on the lightest preload. I like a bike that's stiffly sprung, so no problem there. The problem with putting stiffer, better shocks on the rear is the front end then seemed to handle like junk. The new shocks were 3/4" longer than the stockers. That, and the stiffer springs made the front end feel mushy and the bike wallowed in fast turns. Solved that with a set of Progressive springs in the front with 3/4" preload spacers and some 15 weight fork oil. The bike does great now - rides smoother and handles better, and 2-up is no problem.