Lower seat-

[old sinner]

Guys, I would like to lower the seat on my 1990 Vulcan 500 so after reading posts bought a set of shocks off a Suizuki 650, 1996 model( according to the seller) off E Bay- no help, same size as the ones on the bike, 12 inches. Question- what is the best shock to get , also what size are the shocks on a 96 Savage? Or other options?
Thanks,OS
PS- shocks for sale cheap-

[Blaine]

Originally Posted by old sinner

Guys, I would like to lower the seat on my 1990 Vulcan 500 so after reading posts bought a set of shocks off a Suizuki 650, 1996 model( according to the seller) off E Bay- no help, same size as the ones on the bike, 12 inches. Question- what is the best shock to get , also what size are the shocks on a 96 Savage? Or other options?
Thanks,OS
PS- shocks for sale cheap-

The Savage (S40) shocks should be 10 1/2".

[old sinner]

Blaine, looks like I got E Screwed-
OS

[juanvm7]

I installed this on my 500, but you have to remove the metal bushings and file to size (the width) they are wider than the mounting U bracket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180827864814...S:3160&vxp=mtr

[Blaine]

Originally Posted by juanvm7

I installed this on my 500, but you have to remove the metal bushings and file to size (the width) they are wider than the mounting U bracket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180827864814...S:3160&vxp=mtr

Yep.I believe they are 11" in length.

[juanvm7]

Description

Aftermarket, Good quality!

Eye to eye of center to center: 270mm (10 5/8"); Bushing: 14mmand 10mm;

Honda Rebel CA250 1996-2011
Honda Rebel CMX250 1996-2011
Honda Rebel CMX250C

[old sinner]

Read the post about making a jig for disssembling shocks, thought I would try to cut down the shocks I got from E Bay, any tips on cutting springs? Maximun amount to cut off, shape ends etc.?
Thanks, OS

[old sinner]

Any tips about cutting the shock springs, never done this, max. amount to cut?
OS

[coolmesser]

personally I would call Hagon Shocks USA in Cali. They make some that are 255mm long and they can match whatever bushing size you need.

http://www.hagonshocksusa.com/HagShocks.htm

[Blaine]

Originally Posted by old sinner

Read the post about making a jig for disssembling shocks, thought I would try to cut down the shocks I got from E Bay, any tips on cutting springs? Maximun amount to cut off, shape ends etc.?
Thanks, OS

When I cut mine,I just used a cut off wheel on my grinder.I cut 1 1/2" coils out of mine.But I cut out a half coil at a time & reassembled to check for height.I ground the tip of the coil flat so there is no sharp edges to sit inside upper cap.