Honda Rebel Shocks

[bpd106]

I know this is one of those things that has prbably been beat to death, but I'm about ready to start cuttin' on my '81 xs650 Speciall II. I know what I'm going to do, which includes new, short shocks. I found some Honda Rebel Shocks, which are the 10.5" eye to eye, they are listed for a Rebel 250. Are these the ones that everyone else is using? By that I mean for a 250?

Thanks,
BPD106

 

[nj1639]

Probably, as the Rebel 450 is kinda rare.
I put 11 inchers on mine, lowers the back end nice but puts the sidestand use a little precarious.
I just put some xs750 36mm forks on, about an inch and three quarters longer than the 650 forks....side stand function has returned to normal.

 

[durgam_K]

NJ, does that 750 front with trees, bolt right into a stock 650 neck??? Just curious.
Sorry to hijack, by the way...

 

[nj1639]

Unfortunatly, no. A little bit of a process but I'd do it again if I get another 650.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3390

 

[durgam_K]

Great thanks.

 

[Teebs]

I know this is one of those things that has prbably been beat to death, but I'm about ready to start cuttin' on my '81 xs650 Speciall II. I know what I'm going to do, which includes new, short shocks. I found some Honda Rebel Shocks, which are the 10.5" eye to eye, they are listed for a Rebel 250. Are these the ones that everyone else is using? By that I mean for a 250?

Thanks,
BPD106

Yes, those are definitely the ones you want.

 

[Ghetto]

Should lower about 2". Good comfortable drop.