?? Adding washers to make fit

mooserd · 11-16-2013, 04:43 PM

Wonder if adding washers to a pair of shocks that were sent to me. Would need about .25 inches of spacers. Would adding washers to the inside then adding the shock have any affect on the bike, safety??

have an 07 Nomad 1600. One shock is leaking air, Will not hold the pressure.

Thanks

**cnc** · 11-16-2013, 05:21 PM

If your saying the bushing is shorter than the stud and or the bottom bolt giving you side to side slop then I see no issue. If your saying the bushing is a greater diameter than the stud, then you need a sleeve to take up the slop.

BigRat · 11-16-2013, 05:31 PM

Plus I'd look for a spacer 1/4" thick and use that - better than a bunch of washers, if available.

**MAS Tequila** · 11-16-2013, 09:51 PM

It has been done before with no ill effects.

MT

rewindgy · 11-17-2013, 12:45 PM

My Progressives came with a selection of washers

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mooserd Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Holland, Ohio Posts: 92	?? Adding washers to make fit Wonder if adding washers to a pair of shocks that were sent to me. Would need about .25 inches of spacers. Would adding washers to the inside then adding the shock have any affect on the bike, safety?? have an 07 Nomad 1600. One shock is leaking air, Will not hold the pressure. Thanks __________________ Vic "Nomad" Linsten Columbus Ohio Vulcan Riders Chpt 1-32 EMT, CPR, 1ST Aid instructor 2015 Vulcan Voyager 1700 New Holland, Oh VROC Member # 35721 http://www.columbusvulcanriders.com / https://www.facebook.com/groups/273462896002700/ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-16-2013, 05:21 PM	#2
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	If your saying the bushing is shorter than the stud and or the bottom bolt giving you side to side slop then I see no issue. If your saying the bushing is a greater diameter than the stud, then you need a sleeve to take up the slop. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	It has been done before with no ill effects. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	My Progressives came with a selection of washers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-16-2013, 05:31 PM	#3
BigRat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 430	Plus I'd look for a spacer 1/4" thick and use that - better than a bunch of washers, if available.
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