Need new rear shocks for 1600

gv550 · 04-30-2009, 03:33 PM

I just blew a seal in one shock (148k miles) and I'm looking to find a replacement set and hopefully improve the suspension from stock. Progressive does not list any for the 1600 Nomad but I've read here about others using the Progressives for the 1600 Classic. How well do they work? I'm 200lbs and my passenger is 160 and my touring luggage is about 50lbs.
Are there any other brand of shock available for the 1600?
Garry

spirello · 04-30-2009, 03:40 PM

148??? MILES OR KILOMETERS EITHER WAY DAMN DO YOU EVER SHUT THAT THING OFF?? WHAT YEAR IS THAT THING? I HAVE A 2006 I RIDE QUITE A BIT AND I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 27,000 MILES ON MINE

strobe · 04-30-2009, 05:35 PM

Check out the Progressive 412 or 440 series. They do not list the Nomad 1600 as a fit, but it takes the same ones as the Classic which is listed.

I have the 412's on my wife's bike and they were a great improvement!

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

gv550 · 04-30-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spirello

148??? MILES OR KILOMETERS EITHER WAY DAMN DO YOU EVER SHUT THAT THING OFF?? WHAT YEAR IS THAT THING? I HAVE A 2006 I RIDE QUITE A BIT AND I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 27,000 MILES ON MINE

It is 148k miles, or 238,000 kilometers. And I do shut it off to put gas in. :)

gv550 · 04-30-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by strobe

Check out the Progressive 412 or 440 series. They do not list the Nomad 1600 as a fit, but it takes the same ones as the Classic which is listed.

I have the 412's on my wife's bike and they were a great improvement!

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

Did you install those 412's on a 1600 Nomad? I'm curious about access to the preload adjuster collar, will I have to remove the bags to change preload?
How do they ride compared to the stockers, much stiffer over bumps?

Garry

strobe · 04-30-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gv550

Did you install those 412's on a 1600 Nomad? I'm curious about access to the preload adjuster collar, will I have to remove the bags to change preload?
How do they ride compared to the stockers, much stiffer over bumps?

Garry

Sorry, not on a Nomad, should have said that, more a comment to the improvement over a stock shock. The 412's have the preload collar and may require the bags to be removed to alter it though. On new shocks it moved quite easily, so you may be able to get at it enough to move it without removal, but it would be tight. Chuckster just ordered some I think so he may have a better idea.

borto1990 · 04-30-2009, 08:40 PM

I think oldbones has a set too.. maybe the 440's though if he's lurking around anywhere to comment...

strobe · 04-30-2009, 09:19 PM

There is a one or two guys with the 440's in this thread as well you can maybe check with:

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=10063

**Kawhead** · 05-01-2009, 11:10 AM

I got the 440's from http://www.onestopmoto.com and I have to remove the bags to adjust the preload. The ride is a bit better but I mainly got them to lower the ride. And you have to shim the top of the shocks with three 14mm washers on each side on the Nomad.

**Kawhead** · 05-12-2009, 11:46 AM

gv550, In case you got the shocks you need to make sure you don't bind the shocks. In other words I found out the hard way that three 14mm washers at the top is to tight and gives you a less than perfect ride. There is a fix for it on Gadget's site. And the difference is night and day.
http://www.gadgetjq.com/shock_unbind.htm

04-30-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	Need new rear shocks for 1600 I just blew a seal in one shock (148k miles) and I'm looking to find a replacement set and hopefully improve the suspension from stock. Progressive does not list any for the 1600 Nomad but I've read here about others using the Progressives for the 1600 Classic. How well do they work? I'm 200lbs and my passenger is 160 and my touring luggage is about 50lbs. Are there any other brand of shock available for the 1600? Garry __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-30-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	Need new rear shocks for 1600 148??? MILES OR KILOMETERS EITHER WAY DAMN DO YOU EVER SHUT THAT THING OFF?? WHAT YEAR IS THAT THING? I HAVE A 2006 I RIDE QUITE A BIT AND I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 27,000 MILES ON MINE
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04-30-2009, 05:35 PM	#3
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Need new rear shocks for 1600 Check out the Progressive 412 or 440 series. They do not list the Nomad 1600 as a fit, but it takes the same ones as the Classic which is listed. I have the 412's on my wife's bike and they were a great improvement! http://www.progressivesuspension.com/ __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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04-30-2009, 08:40 PM	#7
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	Need new rear shocks for 1600 I think oldbones has a set too.. maybe the 440's though if he's lurking around anywhere to comment...
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04-30-2009, 09:19 PM	#8
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Need new rear shocks for 1600 There is a one or two guys with the 440's in this thread as well you can maybe check with: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=10063 __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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05-01-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Need new rear shocks for 1600 I got the 440's from http://www.onestopmoto.com and I have to remove the bags to adjust the preload. The ride is a bit better but I mainly got them to lower the ride. And you have to shim the top of the shocks with three 14mm washers on each side on the Nomad. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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05-12-2009, 11:46 AM	#10
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Need new rear shocks for 1600 gv550, In case you got the shocks you need to make sure you don't bind the shocks. In other words I found out the hard way that three 14mm washers at the top is to tight and gives you a less than perfect ride. There is a fix for it on Gadget's site. And the difference is night and day. http://www.gadgetjq.com/shock_unbind.htm __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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