1980 gl1100 shock replacement

[chuck1380]

I recently experienced a faulty air shock on the right side of my 1980 gl1100. I decided to purchase the progressive 4124222c pair of rear shocks instead of the air ride. I am having difficulty mounting them up. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong, but the shock just seems about 1/2" too long. Is there some kind of trick in mounting these up that I am not doing. I included a picture of the problem area. Any help would be great as the manufacturer is not open until Monday. Thanks, Chuck

 

[zman]

I see the trouble, You need to push them up and onto the bolt, or mount the bottom and push the top onto the top bolt.

 

[dan filipi]

That's what it looks like to me also.
Like gas shocks on a car, ya have to compress them some to get it on the stud.

 

[slabghost]

or step on the tire to drop it enough to fit.

 

[toytender01]

If you get the bike up and pull both shocks it should not be a problem.

 

[zman]

toytender01 » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:54 pm[/url]":1zpsbvrq]
If you get the bike up and pull both shocks it should not be a problem.

Exactly.. I had assumed you were on the center stand but if your not put it up on it or if no stand you need to put the chassis up and let the swing arm drop to the proper height.
The shocks ar fine though..just need some persuasion.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics neighbor!

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic seems your getting good answers

 

[backlander]

Welcome to CGW

 

[chuck1380]

Thanks all. I will be finishing this up tomorrow. Need to get my baby back on the road.

 

[82a]

had a look at this and could be a typo i suppose but the shocks for 1100 & 1200 both showed a 13" inch length, even with diff part #s

somethings not right there cos the 1200 shocks are ~ 14.25"

1200 shocks work but are tight to bolt up to an 1100 that then would also sit higher

 

[joedrum]

hmmm 120 are lower to ground than 1100s so something up here

 

[82a]

here's the link that shows the 1200 progressive shock at 13"
https://www.denniskirk.com/progressive- ... /58689.sku

Progressive Suspension 412 Series Shock Assembly - 4124226C

1100 part# - 4124222c

 

[joedrum]

that's good enough for me maybe the 1200 had wrong shocks on it 13 sounds right 14 no ...sheesh big money for those shocks

 

[backlander]

Ok, I just went and measured stock shocks mounted on three 1200's, all measured 14 inches. Measured one 1200 with Progressive rear shocks, it measured 14 inches.

 

[joedrum]

1200 master has made it clear

 

[backlander]

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: You crack me up joedrum. :wave: