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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by joe at 07-14-2008 9:19 PM. Topic has 18 replies.
  
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 07-14-2008, 9:19 PM
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joe
Joined on 07-15-2008
Rochester, NY
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11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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I came across a post where someone swapped out the stock shocks with 11 inch shocks on their custom. I checked the Oldys site from that post and they're out of stock. Does anyone know of another store with 11" shocks that would fit this bike?
Also, I see you can adjust the shock height, but I have no idea how. Sorry if this question has been asked already. I tried google site search but couldnt find anything. Any advice? Thanks!
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07-14-2008, 10:05 PM
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Blindstitch2002
 
Joined on 05-16-2007
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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My shocks were a bit rusty so what I did was put it on the stand and took a set of channel locks and with a wash cloth under them and pulled it toward the front or the back to go up or down.
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
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07-14-2008, 10:54 PM
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LRCXed
Joined on 05-15-2008
Sacramento, California
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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07-17-2008, 5:27 PM
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iradiate
Joined on 06-16-2008
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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When you lower the rear, what do you do to the front to lower it down to match???
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07-17-2008, 6:32 PM
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LRCXed
Joined on 05-15-2008
Sacramento, California
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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Loosen the triple tree clamps on the front tubes and raise them up to lower the front end.
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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07-17-2008, 7:03 PM
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iradiate
Joined on 06-16-2008
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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I'm looking forward to seeing this done. May be something I like to do to mine....
How many inches lower does it make the bike from stock?
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07-21-2008, 8:03 PM
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dean
Joined on 06-13-2007
Pittsboro, NC
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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 iradiate wrote: | | I'm looking forward to seeing this done. May be something I like to do to mine....
How many inches lower does it make the bike from stock? |
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good question. i'd like to know the answer to that too. and these are 11 inch shocks... what are the stock shocks?
83 Gl650I
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07-21-2008, 10:53 PM
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LRCXed
Joined on 05-15-2008
Sacramento, California
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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The stock shocks are 12 3/4 inch long. I don't know how much it lowers the bike, as we have not done it yet to my sons 80 Custom. Put pics here if someone does!
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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07-22-2008, 10:43 AM
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joe
Joined on 07-15-2008
Rochester, NY
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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Well I just slapped some of those 11 inchers on my 79 cx500 custom and there was a noticeable change in the bikes profile and handling. it looks much cooler now IMO and my feet are comfortably flat on the ground. a shorter seat would definitely improve the look too. that damn stock seat is TALL. I'll post some pics when I get home tonight if I have time.
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07-22-2008, 5:22 PM
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WisconsinCX
Joined on 07-07-2008
Germantown, WI
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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Years ago I lowered a 81 750F for my soon to be exwife in this manner. It worked very well. Yeah, she got the house, car, AND bike.
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07-25-2008, 5:42 PM
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blondeangel1145
Joined on 09-17-2007
Omaha, NE
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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I got mine from http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/rear_shocks.htm (at the very bottom of the page). When you put them on don't forget the lower the fork tripple trees. My bike just got done this week and I took it for my first ride last night and it was perfect. I cut down the seat and put the lower shocks on, now my feet perfectly touch. I will put up pics soon.
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07-25-2008, 5:55 PM
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Anonymous
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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You still made out well, less one wife.
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07-25-2008, 7:35 PM
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tntchitwood
Joined on 03-02-2008
Pine Knot, KY
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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Yea, I've given away everything I own 3 times. Trust me it was worth it considering the wife I have now.
Tom
'82 Silverwing Chopper
'02 750 Shadow
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx
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07-25-2008, 8:19 PM
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wridley
Joined on 06-28-2007
Didsbury, AB, Canada
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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11 inch shocks, harley dyna wideglide seat, highway pegs, and new hard bags!
Willy
1982 CX500C
1980 CX500D
1981 GL500I (wife)
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07-25-2008, 9:04 PM
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LRCXed
Joined on 05-15-2008
Sacramento, California
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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Now that what I call "sittin in the weeds"  Looks nice and comfortable!
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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08-04-2008, 7:03 PM
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joe
Joined on 07-15-2008
Rochester, NY
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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How do I lower the fork triple trees and how much should I lower them after putting on the 11" shocks?
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08-04-2008, 8:40 PM
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Blindstitch2002
Joined on 05-16-2007
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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Wridley Nice seat. It looks comfortable.
You can lower the forks by loosening the two bolts holding each fork to the tripple tree. Slide the forks up matching distances so it doesn't sit wierd or bind causing the seals to leak.
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
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08-04-2008, 8:42 PM
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Blindstitch2002
Joined on 05-16-2007
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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How do you like the windshield. I have a small one that I cant seem to convince myself to put it on.
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
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08-04-2008, 11:34 PM
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Natrik
Joined on 04-17-2008
Eugene, Oregon
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Re: 11 inch shocks on a CX500 Custom
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I like it! Those hard bags look great. I'd even remove the blinkers on the tail light and wire in the ones on the bags. I can't wait to lower mine. That's the next thing I'm going to do, I have my eye on a set of Sportster 11" shocks.
Also, that's the first of my highway bar design that I've seen on another bike! Looks great!
If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....
1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian
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