1800 Suspension: Bushings, Fork Springs, Fork Seals&Cleaning
2008年11月20日 · 1800 Suspension: Bushings, Fork Springs, Fork Seals&Cleaning Jump to Latest 34K views 26 replies 19 participants last post by dsbarros Feb 2, 2021
Rear shock bushings replacement | Honda VTX Forum
2013年9月17日 · The bushings are really easy to replace. As stated above, a vice makes small work of the task. Use a couple of sockets to press the old out and wood blocks to put the new ones in. Put the bushings in the freezer over night to shrink them and make the install easier.
Progressive 412 Series Shock Absorber Bushing Change
2013年6月3日 · I love my Progressive 412 11.5 inch shocks on my 2003 VTX1800R, but after 7 years, the bushings were destroyed, and the bike had a gentle floating sensation in certain maneuvers. I ordered two bushings, one from McMaster Carr, and one from DLP for the stock shock. The McMaster-Carr, P/N 6389K344 is NOT THE RIGHT PART for this bike or these …
Suspension Upgrade | Honda VTX Forum - vtxoa.com
2019年7月25日 · I have Progressives + 12.5 wt. in the front (equal parts of 10 & 15 wt.), and MB entry level gas shocks on the back. My bushings for the same are a combination of nylon sleeves and bronze flange bushings from the Lowe's specialty hardware drawer.
Suspension upgrade suggestions - Honda VTX Forum
2022年5月9日 · I am considering putting some time and energy into the suspension of my 2003 VTX 1800c after this riding season. The bike has 15,000 miles on it and at times it's like riding a pogo stick down the road. I ride solo exclusively having removed the rear seat and pegs. The bikes does have a batwing front fairing and Viking saddlebags.
Backyard air suspension for VTX. Any thoughts?
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progressive nylon shock bushings | Honda VTX Forum
2013年5月21日 · The McMaster-Carr bushings are $5.36 /5 bushings. Don't know what the shipping is. I have these in my shocks and they are Very f irm, no give, think hard plastic. I am thinking about putting the green bushingsin to try them. I think they are the bushings for the 1800' s. I am willing to spend 10 bucks for a little more comfort.
Which rear shocks to get? - Honda VTX Forum
2010年4月6日 · Sounds like the Prog. Tech is giving you good info. Stock shocks are 12.25", which only gives the VTX 3.9" of suspension travel, anything shorter will decrease travel and give you a stiffer ride because length is measured eye to eye at full extension, and downward travel is set for stock tire to fender clearance.
Front and rear suspension and some other doodads
2024年2月12日 · Right now, I’m thinking about replacing my rear OEM shocks with progressive 444. While doing that, I’m considering race tech emulators for the forks. Is it worth it though? I ride a lot and my sitting apparatus is numb after 50 miles. I do know that my shock bushings need replacing so perhaps i can attempt that before springing for ...
Rear Shock Replacement for 1300R - Honda VTX Forum
2014年2月21日 · Looking around the boards I've seen some weird info. regarding the Progressive 412 shock bushings and an apparent defect where the shock came apart on the road with one guy. The 412 and the original Honda shock are comparable in $$$. Other Progressive shock models are more expensive and I'm wondering if the additional cost means a better ride ...