Source for 10.5" shocks

tidd1340 · Jan 23, 2011

Anyone know where to get some decent 10.5" shocks? I just ordered my visual impact kit and need to get some. I saw these on Ebay,any thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0576642939&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I was thinking of going with the Burly lowering shocks for
harleys,but they are 200.00 or so.I don't mind spending the extra cash if they are worth it,plus the come in black.Even with the VI kit and burly shocks im still under what a hardtail would cost...any thoughts?

bluebikerblan · Jan 23, 2011

These folks http://www.tasclassicmotorsports.com/servlet/StoreFront have been selling a lot of decent 10.5" shocks that fit XS 650's right. Be sure to tell them for a XS 650

Really good knowledgeable family business! Pleasure to recommend them!

PS....Come to think about it the shortest they sell may be 11.O" can't recall for sure? Blue

nj1639 · Jan 23, 2011

Right on Blue....'tis where I got mine a few years ago and no problems.

to add...http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/tasclassicmotorsports/Detail?no=572

tidd1340 · Jan 23, 2011

I looked at the site and see only 11"..can anyone post a link?

nj1639 · Jan 23, 2011

Not sure what weight yer running but I'm pushing 185lbs and I believe I've scraped the wheel on the rear fender once since having these shocks. They will get rid of that space between the rear tire and fender that you can wing a frisbee through and give the ass end of yer bike the slammed rear look.
On a side note.....the side stand will NOT lean the bike like it does with the stock shocks. A good breeze'll knock her over, and the service (center) stand becomes more of a bear to use. I eventually put a front end off an xs750 on....increased the front height about an inch + and put the stands back to where they function.

I've since put the stock forks back on and set those 11"rs from Tass to their stiffist setting.....all's right with the world.

yamchop · Jan 23, 2011

i found some on ebay for a 110 monoshock pit bike. i think it cost me $30 bucks for 2 of them. they are plenty stiff too. i think they'ii work great. dont have the bike on the road yet but i was jumping on the bike to see how much they would move and if they would work. ddint break and i wieght 225lbs.

Tech7 · Jan 23, 2011

tidd1340 said:
Anyone know where to get some decent 10.5" shocks? I just ordered my visual impact kit and need to get some. I saw these on Ebay,any thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0576642939&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I was thinking of going with the Burly lowering shocks for
harleys,but they are 200.00 or so.I don't mind spending the extra cash if they are worth it,plus the come in black.Even with the VI kit and burly shocks im still under what a hardtail would cost...any thoughts?

I'd be afraid to buy from anyone who sells shock "obsorbers". :laugh:

pyroman · Jan 23, 2011

I'd be afraid to trust My life to $30 e-bay shocks.

jamesgs4 · Jan 23, 2011

tidd1340 said:
Anyone know where to get some decent 10.5" shocks? I just ordered my visual impact kit and need to get some. I saw these on Ebay,any thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0576642939&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I was thinking of going with the Burly lowering shocks for
harleys,but they are 200.00 or so.I don't mind spending the extra cash if they are worth it,plus the come in black.Even with the VI kit and burly shocks im still under what a hardtail would cost...any thoughts?

10.5 Rebel shocks work pretty good on xs650's. I have the preload adjusted to the highest setting to keep from scraping when the bike is loaded up, because my fender is only 1.5" away from the tire. I have also shortened my kickstand and centerstand.

Capt_Zoom · Jan 23, 2011

jamesgs4 said:
10.5 Rebel shocks work pretty good on xs650's. I have the preload adjusted to the highest setting to keep from scraping when the bike is loaded up, because my fender is only 1.5" away from the tire. I have also shortened my kickstand and centerstand.

I picked up a set of '09 Rebel shocks off ebay for $60. They look brand new. The PO totalled her rebel at around 400 miles.

carter724 · Jan 23, 2011

I just put 06 Rebel shocks on mine too (1000 miles on them). Very happy with the quality and look. I lowered my front end 2" also, so i need to chop about an inch out of my kickstand. I got mine for $40 shipped, so what the hell? they're worth a try.

kayakcullen · Feb 10, 2012

Don't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but I am interested in doing this as well. I have an 82 heritage special that I have been working on. I am planning on leaving the mounting location where they are since I don't know anything about welding. with some of the shocks mentioned above, would they work for my sitituation? Since I way 270ibs, that is the part I am conerned about.

jamesgs4 · Feb 10, 2012

The rebel 250 shocks are a lot stiffer than stock xs shocks, so that is a plus for heavier riders. You will want to shorten your kickstand though.

I am Carbon · Feb 10, 2012

i got BRAND NEW HONDA REBEL 250 CMX REAR SHOCKS OBSORBERS CA too on ebay for $74 n 15 for shipping got em in 4 days
I got them from jmeimotor

kayakcullen · Feb 10, 2012

Just bought the same shocks :thumbsup:

Thanks guys. :bike:

Ghetto · Feb 11, 2012

Anyone ever run any of these????

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-5-Rear-S...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5d3242f2c6

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-5-SHOCK-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2eb9a4ce95

Source for 10.5" shocks

tidd1340

XS650 Addict

bluebikerblan

Geezer

nj1639

Paleo-simplistic

tidd1340

XS650 Addict

nj1639

Paleo-simplistic

yamchop

XS650 Addict

Tech7

XS650 Junkie

pyroman

Pyroman

jamesgs4

fuck this, let's ride!

Capt_Zoom

Raider Rider/xs newbie

carter724

XS650 Enthusiast

kayakcullen

XS650 Enthusiast

jamesgs4

fuck this, let's ride!

I am Carbon

shade tree mechanic

kayakcullen

XS650 Enthusiast

Ghetto

Bob it!

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