MaKaw Shock Alternatives

csguru · 07-28-2008, 02:49 PM

Has anyone used any other shocks on a 06 1600 Nomad? I saw a few posts indicating that Progressive Suspension had shocks that would fit but according to them they do not.

tnx all

**ringadingh** · 07-28-2008, 02:57 PM

Guys have used the Progressives and HD shocks as well. I believe you have to change the bushings in the eyes of the shock to fit them on the Nomads. Its a pretty easy swap to do.

07-28-2008, 03:00 PM

I understand you can put Harley shocks on one for half the price of Kawi's, but of course nobody advertizes that fact. With the 1500's you must change the HD rubbers to fit the 1500 shock studs. Since 1600's have a needle bearing upper shock mount (why I do not know) you'd probably have to forego that and use regular rubber isolators.

Also check here:
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...4-48961BF0E86B

cactusjack · 07-28-2008, 03:21 PM

It would be nice for a company like Progressive to make a direct-replacement aftermarket shock for the Nomad. It would give us a choice.

csguru · 07-28-2008, 03:23 PM

What is a "needle bearing upper shock mount"?? I'm familiar with a bolt on the top & bottom, a couple of spacers, couple rubber pieces and your done.

07-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Check the link I posted CJ. I think that's pretty close, or at least as close as anybody makes.

**ringadingh** · 07-28-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

It would be nice for a company like Progressive to make a direct-replacement aftermarket shock for the Nomad. It would give us a choice.

They used to make them up until a couple years ago. they stopped because of poor sales.

cactusjack · 07-29-2008, 12:21 AM

OUCH! Not inexpensive, are they?

07-29-2008, 12:28 AM

Nope.

I also was looking at these, which the seller says can be ordered for heavy bikes like the Nomad and are completely rebuildable:

Low_and_Mean

07-28-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
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07-28-2008, 02:57 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	MaKaw Shock Alternatives Guys have used the Progressives and HD shocks as well. I believe you have to change the bushings in the eyes of the shock to fit them on the Nomads. Its a pretty easy swap to do. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-28-2008, 03:00 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	MaKaw Shock Alternatives I understand you can put Harley shocks on one for half the price of Kawi's, but of course nobody advertizes that fact. With the 1500's you must change the HD rubbers to fit the 1500 shock studs. Since 1600's have a needle bearing upper shock mount (why I do not know) you'd probably have to forego that and use regular rubber isolators. Also check here: http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...4-48961BF0E86B
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07-28-2008, 03:21 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	MaKaw Shock Alternatives It would be nice for a company like Progressive to make a direct-replacement aftermarket shock for the Nomad. It would give us a choice. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-28-2008, 03:23 PM	#5
csguru Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 179	MaKaw Shock Alternatives What is a "needle bearing upper shock mount"?? I'm familiar with a bolt on the top & bottom, a couple of spacers, couple rubber pieces and your done. __________________ 2006 1600 Nomad 2004 Shadow Sabre KawaNow 00539 VROC 27039 KD8FMG <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=fd1ba75e-1098-4403-8785-772de5dd81c4" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/stats/img.aspx?txt=Cacheaholic+Extraordinaire&uid=fd1ba7 5e-1098-4403-8785-772de5dd81c4&bg =2" alt="Profile for csguru" /></a> Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-28-2008, 03:24 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	MaKaw Shock Alternatives Check the link I posted CJ. I think that's pretty close, or at least as close as anybody makes.
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07-29-2008, 12:21 AM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	MaKaw Shock Alternatives OUCH! Not inexpensive, are they? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-29-2008, 12:28 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	MaKaw Shock Alternatives Nope. I also was looking at these, which the seller says can be ordered for heavy bikes like the Nomad and are completely rebuildable: Low_and_Mean
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