Recent content by akira

Nice! I was looking for those, but never found any. Ended up modifying stock Harley 883 Sportster shocks. They are 11" eye to eye. Top is stock 13" shocks and bottom is the 11" Sportster shocks:

Going to try out the Special 12.5" ^^^thanks Brassneck! Anyone know if the current Progressive shocks and the stock Special shocks will use the same diameter mounting hardware? I recall reading something that referenced Progressive using different hardware..

anyone holding the stock SPECIAL 12.5" shocks?

Yes, choke is on. I was only referring to ambient temp to reference the I wasn't anywhere with freezing temps. Bike fires right up with kickstart, just no power to the electric starter at the button on the controls. Going to pull the controls and make sure all contacts are clean and that the...

Thanks for the info! I will look into the stock replacements. Bike is just a bit tall for rider with the Progressive 13".

Not sure about the forks. Just picked this up and will be identifying if forks are 2 over etc. Overall, the bike funs great and is very clean!

Thank you for the responses. Will clean, test and get back to you with findings.

'78 XS is a little tall for rider. Female rider: 5'5" 120lbs Current shocks measure 13" eye to eye. They are Progressive shocks that read 1353 95/130. Contacted Progressive and they say that no shorter direct application is available. Looking for shorter shocks 11.5"-12.5" Saw...

Hi, Just picked up a 78 xs650 with 9k miles. Bike is great. Having an issue with the electronic start when the bike is cold. I live in SanDiego California, so it's not "cold" temps. I turn the ignition key on to the center position and push the electric start button with no result. If I...