shocks

Anyone have a good condition set of 11.5" shocks?

Does any body else have to stand on their tip toes while siting on their Max :damn angry: Well I use too. Plus the bike was so tall,..It was like mounting a horse. YA,..I'm a little guy.....with a need for big power :eusa_dance: So heres my low buget, labour intensive fix.! I took some carboard...

Ok I have a pair of rear shocks off a xjr 1200 and I want to fit them to my Vmax.So has anyone done this?And if you have how did you do it? I'm thinking push out the old rubber mounts and machining some polyurethane bushes to suit with steel sleeves in the middle.Is this a viable option or is...

Hi guys, I need to replace my rear shocks due to my last crash, where can I find the best deal ? I will love to get a set of 440, but might be out of my budget since I need to replace some other things. I usually see those for $550-660 without shipping ($80 extra) which might be already...

I JUST PUT ON NEW 13 INCH PROGRESSIVE SHOCKS & TOOK OFF MY 1 YEAR OLD 12.5 IN PROGRESSIVE SHOCKS . .. WHEN I PUT THE 12.5'S ON LAST YEAR AND ADJUSTED THE PRELOAD WITH THE WRENCH THEY GIVE YOU , SCRATCHES THE PAINT A LITTLE AND WHILE TURNING IT , THE PAINT GETS SCRAPED OFF OF THE DIFFERENT "...

Hey Guys, I got my 440's installed yesterday. They fit and look great IMO. You can tell they hadn't moved (been in the box) in a while because when I sat on it, it was like sitting on a bike with struts... Hey... I'm a big guy so that's saying something. I bounced a few times and they...

anybody have a set of good aftermarket shocks like Progressive 440's, or something close , in the 12.5 to 13 in. range? thanks, Smackdown

Hello people, I haven't been active for a while, but I sure have been reading various threads. I want to put a Metzler 880 170-80-15 on the rear, and run 12.5 Progressive 430 shocks. Do I have enough clearance in there for this combination. thanks Smackdown

If a guy wanted to invest in a decent set of rear shocks for his Max what would they be? Keep in mind that this guy isn't rich but can definitely lean toward something that will pay off in quality and ride. I read a few threads but they never ended with a definate on whether the ZRX or the KYB's...

Im cheap...but resourceful. SOOOO,lets get creative! I want some better rear shocks and Ive been TOLD that the rears off an old GS1100 will fit but I wanna know my options. I really want coil overs like the ones you find on Ebay for $150 but word has it they are weak and Ill bottum out...

Front Forks (Incudes Shipping for your price!!!): Springs kit $92.95 Retail vs $80 your price - front springs only Springs with lowering kit $118.95 Retail vs $100 your price - front springs and lowering kit. Rear Shocks - ALL HD Versions though regular is available and sometimes cheaper...

Harley Touring air shocks? pics added Does anyone know if these would work well on a max? I would just keep my stockers, but I'm going all black and don't want to paint the shocks/springs. I also think these look better, cleaner. These are supposed to be 13" eye-eye, but I just don't know how...

Well, Parts for the max have been arriving the last couple of days, but when the shocks came I just had to throw them on. I got new 412 progressives at 11.5" and threw them on this evening. I wish I had gotten the 11" shocks, but other than that, I'm very pleased. Best $215.00 I've spent so far...

I'm thinking to buy them. they look good, they are all black and they don't look to fat, this is what I'm looking for. I just put 17 inch wheel at rear and I think 1.5" shorter shocks will make it better now. any one is having them on? opinios plz or sugestions for something similar. Vitek

Got these Harley shocks $139 new from Jireh ,with a little modification, they'll fit fine:punk:

Anyone happen to have the weight of the V-max center stand? With attatching bolts/nuts/springs? How 'bout the weight of a set of stk rear shocks?

So, while researching shocks, I started getting curious about progressive shocks, as they seem to be a popular choice... I am 6 feet 250 pounds with no gear - and I have come to the conclusion I should likely not get the 412's because of my weight. Any heavy hitters out there have any shock...

Hello, I would be very interested in yout thoughts about what settings are best on stock shocks, I know it all depends on conditions but I would like to hear what your settings are and how it affects your bike. The pros and cons of each setting would be nice to know as well Thanks Ron

Hi all, I'll be layout out a new chassis this fall. I'd like to get some input based on experience . What is the best rebuild-able shock? I've always used progressive's... the 440's are expensive and they are good, but is there something better out there?

I'd like to welcome Vmaxforum's newest Vendor Ricor Racing Shocks. :clapping: They are offering suspension improvements for the VMax. Brian (RICOR SHOCKS) will post what they have available shortly.