Installing an 08 shock on a Classic: Difference between revisions
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If you were wondering if a shock from the newer J series would work on an F series bike, well, it will. Our man swapped his out in about about 20 minutes. It's extremely easy. What you're gaining is a somewhat stiffer shock, and preload adjustability. There are no other adjustments on this shock. | If you were wondering if a shock from the newer J series would work on an F series bike, well, it will. Our man swapped his out in about about 20 minutes. It's extremely easy; it bolts right up. What you're gaining is a somewhat stiffer shock, and preload adjustability. There are no other adjustments on this shock. | ||
Here are the two shocks side by side. The one on the bottom is the 08 shock. It's about 1/4" longer. This means that with 130/90-16 tires, the centerstand probably won't lift your rear tire off the ground. You might need a thin piece of wood or something for that. | Here are the two shocks side by side. The one on the bottom is the 08 shock. It's about 1/4" longer. This means that with 130/90-16 tires, the centerstand probably won't lift your rear tire off the ground. You might need a thin piece of wood or something for that. | ||