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Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: timtim on June 21, 2007, 04:24:36 PM

I have a '96 with 60,000 miles. Should I be replacing rear shocks soon?Anyone know the replacement interval for these stock shocks?

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Len Averyt on June 21, 2007, 08:41:51 PM

Sorry cant help... But...Wow...You ride a lot! :shock:

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Gloveberg on June 21, 2007, 09:29:37 PM

Pfftt...I got him beat. 76,000+ on my '96 :wink:

Back on topic, the interval is not listed but after that many miles they most likely will be getting weak. You can usually nab a used set on eBay for cheap or if you want find a good used set of VTX1300 shocks for better looks and a firmer ride.

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Len Averyt on June 21, 2007, 10:12:20 PM

:oops:

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: timtim on July 17, 2007, 03:12:39 PM

Thanks guys for the responses.I've been off-line since June.Still averaging over 45MPG for my work commute.I'll try Ebay for VTX shocks for a firmer ride.Since i'm not getting any lighter.

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: bambam on July 19, 2007, 09:26:42 AM

I replaced the stock one with the Honda Shadow 1100 Ace shocks and worked great since the diference in weight betwen the 2 bikes is not to big. VTX are a little harder since is a heavyer motorcycle.

Just my 0.02 cents

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: TLRam1 on August 06, 2007, 06:55:34 PM

On the VTX shocks are the specs the same, will it keep the Magna the same height... ie: height, travel, bolt-on etc. the same?

I am putting in progessive in the front for the dive issue (not sure if it will help much or if I will still need to put in spacers) but the rear progresssives are high dollars! I think I would like the back a little stiffer. How much stiffer are the VTX's? Are they stiff at the weakest setting?

That is a great find for less dollars! Shed some light on the 1100 also or are they about the same as the Magna?

94 Magna 50k

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Lurkin on August 07, 2007, 07:47:18 AM

The VTX 1800 shocks are close enough to the same, while the 1300 shocks are a bit shorter (0.5" I think).

I installed a used set of 1800s a couple months ago, and am about to go back to stock. The 1800s are just too stiff for 1-up riding for my tastes. I didn't want to lose any ride hight, so I never tried the 1300s.

Rod.

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Greg Cothern on August 07, 2007, 07:56:14 AM

Rod what ya want for the VTX shocks?? Got any PICs??

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Lurkin on August 07, 2007, 12:08:46 PM

I haven't even gotten 'em off yet, hold your water son ;-)

I'm going to try and find some 1300s first (yes, I see what I said a couple hours ago), after that I'll probably ask $50 plus some amount for shipping unless a pick-up can be arranged. But, "must find 1300s first...."

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Lurkin on September 18, 2007, 02:48:53 PM

Greg, you still interested in a set of VTX 1800 shocks (see above)?

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Greg Cothern on September 18, 2007, 04:09:41 PM

I am....

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Curtis_Valk on September 18, 2007, 08:31:18 PM

I'll give you a set of I/S shocks with 50k miles on them. :roll: :wink: :roll: :shock:

Title: rear shock absorbers
Post by: Lurkin on September 21, 2007, 08:05:17 AM

Greg, I sent you a PM a couple of days ago, did you get it?

Rod.

Magna Owners Of Texas

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