Shock replacement?

nomad38028 · 02-21-2011, 02:10 PM

Many of you have mentioned the Progressive shocks for replacement over the OEM shocks. I saw them in a JP Cycles catalog. I noticed the come in 11, 12, and 12.5 inch lengths. What are the stock shocks? Which length would I need to get for a 08 Nomad? Will any of them work and what is the advantage of the different lengths?

Thanks

**minst7877** · 02-23-2011, 08:08 PM

Shorter shock will lower the rear of the bike. It also eats up some of the suspension travel.

DC

rewindgy · 02-24-2011, 04:20 PM

The 13" for the Honda Valkrie / Interstate seem to be a good choice if you don't mind the bike sitting slightly taller. I run the 160 / 80-16 tire for the GL1500's on the back and I'm only 5 ft 6 and I sit with my knees bent! Also, with that tire size the speedo is only slightly out.

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nomad38028 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 66	Shock replacement? Many of you have mentioned the Progressive shocks for replacement over the OEM shocks. I saw them in a JP Cycles catalog. I noticed the come in 11, 12, and 12.5 inch lengths. What are the stock shocks? Which length would I need to get for a 08 Nomad? Will any of them work and what is the advantage of the different lengths? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Shock replacement? Shorter shock will lower the rear of the bike. It also eats up some of the suspension travel. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Shock replacement? The 13" for the Honda Valkrie / Interstate seem to be a good choice if you don't mind the bike sitting slightly taller. I run the 160 / 80-16 tire for the GL1500's on the back and I'm only 5 ft 6 and I sit with my knees bent! Also, with that tire size the speedo is only slightly out.
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