shock

Like the title says I am looking for the distance from the lower rear shock mounted spool to the ground for a Carrozzeria/ 18" wheel/ tire and a stretched 3" swingarm with the lower shock mounts moved forward. My bike is in it's winter cocoon minus the wheels so not able to get my own...

I'm trying to black out a majority of my max and its been a long process and one of the last pieces are the rear shocks. I don't mind the stock feel but I do mind the chrome and slight rust. I thought if I could disassemble the rear shocks it would be easier to paint/powder coat the parts i...

Does anyone have any Progressive 412 shock adapter bushings? Or maybe a source for thin walled pipe to fab some? I need all four (4).

Well this is my first post to the forum, and I have a '97 Max that I've had for about 2 months. I love the bike. But I now want to make it ME. I'm looking to lower the bike right now about an inch or so. I can do the front fork lowering mod, that takes care if the front part of the bike. Now...

Has anyone ever taken apart the rear shocks? I hear they are not servicable, but can they be modified... It looks like the spring will come off with the help of a spring compressor which would reveal a big nut at the top of the shaft - so I assume the top mount can be taken off? Could you...

What length of shock are riders using to gain more clearance and enhance handling. I come from a sportbike background and would like to improve the handling of my Vmax.

I have been looking for a decent set of rear shock caps that are slotted for bungee attachements.... I was wondering if anyone had a line on a decent set? Also I am looking for a rear cargo plate that isnt too obtrusive or bulky for that matter.... anyone know of anything??? :confused2:

I'm setting up my 3" over swing arm and I'm looking to see what others have done with securing the PCW shock extension to the pumpkin. It fastens to the axle, shock mount and to the shock. The axle portion is held on with the factory parts, and the shock mounts to the other end, I can put a nut...

On my swing arm there are two identical brackets on each side of swing arm.. right now its on the most rear hole. Its a mad max swing arm. I was wondering if I move the shocks to the FWD holes making the shocks more vertical what effects will this have on stiffness / handling??? Im looking for...

Was wondering what setting most were using on the back shocks and why. I just cruise mine around and don't beat on her too much. Also ride the other half with me so any help is appreciated. Also, I have stock shocks.

I bought a new Yamaha FZ8 on Halloween as some of you know. I got a really great price on the bike to start with. I looked through all the paperwork that came with my bike once I had it home. I found a questionnaire that said I could receive Cash Back if I'd take the time and fill it out and...

Does anyone know of another bike part number that will work? I know the OEM stud is attached and not a separate part but my OTec one is and I just sheared it off :bang head::bang head::bang head:.

I've tried to strip one of my rear shocks to clean and repaint the spring, couldn't see any way to remove spring. I took off the large circlip that was holding the top plastic adjuster on and two springs and ball bearings fell out, I can see where they go but I moved the adjuster gear and don't...

Hi all: Any of ya have the ability to modify the shocks from a Kawasaki ZRX1200 so that the ends would fit on the shock mounting studs on a Max? The shocks are similar to the stock Max's, just with slightly smaller entry hole for the frame/swingarm studs. Here's a link to the parts...

Guys, I'm desparate for the metal sleeves for Progressive shocks that adapt them to the V-Max mount stud. They're supplied with the shocks, but try finding them separately! I'd pay good money for anyone who has a few extras laying around... (like 4 of them).

I have seen these things before for the cargo nets on my friends max at work but can't find them anywhere on the interwebs. I don't know what they are called, otherwise I wouldn't be in this situation, but would appreciate if anyone could help me find where I can get them. They mount on the...

My stock rear shocks feel like they need to be stiffer, I adjusted them at the top but I would like them a little stiffer. Can you adjust them from the bottom also? I know about the progressive shocks, just not ready for that mod yet. I rode the 85 Max for 19 years and never seem to have this...

Any idea where I can get a set of rubber bushes and the steel sleeve for each end of the stock shocks? Looked on the Yamaha parts web and they dont show them. Jim

Does anyone know what metric tap size is needed to get the shock mount from my Vmax to go into a 1999 Venture final drive. I tried to find a 86-93 Venture final drive to no avail, so I'll have to drill and tap the shock mount on this one. Thanks,

what exactly to they adjust? i assume the dampening but what do you actually gain from being able to adjust them? i keep playing with the settings but i cant seem to notice any difference. for what its worth i weight about 180