Motorcycle Shock Absorbers & Struts
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- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1225)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$20.65
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1219)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$21.54
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1213)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$21.54
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1214)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$21.54
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1215)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$21.54
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1211)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$21.54
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1212)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$21.54
- All Balls®Shock Bumper (37-1216)Shock Bumper by All Balls®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$22.72
- Arnott®Black Mono Shock Suspension Kit (MC-3585)Black Mono Shock Suspension Kit by Arnott®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$1,286.09
- Arnott®Chrome Mono Shock Suspension Kit (MC-3586)Chrome Mono Shock Suspension Kit by Arnott®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$1,286.09
- Arnott®Ultimate Ride Shock Kit (MS-3396)Ultimate Ride Shock Kit by Arnott®. For riders with an aftermarket adjustable air suspension kit who are looking to replace their rear shocks, but not the rest of the kit, Arnott now offers a shock only option. Arnott's Ultimate Ride...Black FOX street performance IFP shocksGoodyear multi-ply air sleeve$1,034.10
- Arnott®Ultimate Ride Shock Kit (MS-3395)Ultimate Ride Shock Kit by Arnott®. For riders with an aftermarket adjustable air suspension kit who are looking to replace their rear shocks, but not the rest of the kit, Arnott now offers a shock only option. Arnott's Ultimate Ride...Black FOX street performance IFP shocksGoodyear multi-ply air sleeve$1,034.10
- Arnott®Ultimate Ride Shock Kit (MS-3398)Ultimate Ride Shock Kit by Arnott®. For riders with an aftermarket adjustable air suspension kit who are looking to replace their rear shocks, but not the rest of the kit, Arnott now offers a shock only option. Arnott's Ultimate Ride...Black FOX street performance IFP shocksGoodyear multi-ply air sleeve$854.10
- Burly Brand®12.2" Slammer Shock (B28-1220B)12.2" Slammer Shock by Burly Brand®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Made with innovations for the latest in qualityPerfect for motorcycle applications$431.96
- K&L Supply®Adjustable Fork Seal Driver (35-7998)Adjustable Fork Seal Driver by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$246.34
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT 12" Shock Absorber (HD039S3)FLH/FLT 12" Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FLH. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$759.70
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S2 12" Shock Absorber Black (HD775S2)FLH/FLT S2 12" Shock Absorber Black by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FL. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$679.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S2 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber (HD357S2)FLH/FLT S2 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson 1986 ~ current FLT all Motor officer special version. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$1,499.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S2 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber (HD044S2)FLH/FLT S2 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson Touring. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$1,499.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S3 12" Shock Absorber Black (HD775S3)FLH/FLT S3 12" Shock Absorber Black by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FL. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$759.70
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S3 13" REB Adjustable Shock Absorber (HD159S3)FLH/FLT S3 13" REB Adjustable Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FLHRC-I. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$999.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S3 13" REB Shock Absorber Black (HD772S3)FLH/FLT S3 13" REB Shock Absorber Black by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FL. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$999.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S3 13" Shock Absorber Black (HD777S3)FLH/FLT S3 13" Shock Absorber Black by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FL. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$679.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S3 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber (HD044S3)FLH/FLT S3 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson Touring. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$1,499.00
- Ohlins®FLH/FLT S3 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber (HD357S3)FLH/FLT S3 COMP/REB Adjustable Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. Shock absorber for Harley Davidson 1986 ~ current FLT all Motor officer special version. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards...Made with dedication to forward-thinking design and high qualityUnique, dependable, and functional$1,499.00
- Ohlins®Rear Shock (HD772S2)Rear Shock by Ohlins®. Want to take your ride to the next level in performance and comfort? Then, look no further than these premium-grade suspension parts. Expertly crafted from the finest materials for impeccable strength and...Manufactured from superior materials for dependability and valueTough-as-nails construction built to last for many years to come$999.00
- Ohlins®Rear Shock (HD159S2)Rear Shock by Ohlins®. Want to take your ride to the next level in performance and comfort? Then, look no further than these premium-grade suspension parts. Expertly crafted from the finest materials for impeccable strength and...Manufactured from superior materials for dependability and valueTough-as-nails construction built to last for many years to come$999.00
- Ohlins®Rear Shock (HD039S2)Rear Shock by Ohlins®. Want to take your ride to the next level in performance and comfort? Then, look no further than these premium-grade suspension parts. Expertly crafted from the finest materials for impeccable strength and...Manufactured from superior materials for dependability and valueTough-as-nails construction built to last for many years to come$759.70
- Ohlins®Shock Absorber (HD777S2)Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$679.00
- Ohlins®Shock Absorber (HD022S2)Shock Absorber by Ohlins®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$679.00
All modern motorcycles are equipped with suspension parts that help improve handling and provide comfort for riders and passengers by absorbing vibration and the energy of impacts caused by road irregularities. The front suspension consists of a pair of telescopic fork tubes, while the rear section includes a swingarm suspended on single or double shock absorbers or rigid struts. By changing and adjusting shock absorbers, you can fine-tune your suspension so that it can provide the quality of ride that you want. Almost all hydraulic or high-pressure gas monotube shock absorbers on motorcycles, which are also called “shocks” or “dampers,” come with coil-over springs. Hydraulic shocks may have internal or external oil reservoirs.
By choosing and installing new shock absorbers on your motorcycle, you can change the stance of your machine, its ride height, and handling. Also, you might want to replace your dampers if your old parts are worn or damaged. Most riders prefer to make their vehicles ride as smoothly as possible without losing their handling quality. One of the simplest and most affordable ways of upgrading a motorcycle suspension is the installation of performance shock absorbers with velocity-sensitive damping and quick pre-load adjusting capabilities. You can fine-tune the quality of the ride on the fly depending on the load and riding conditions.
Today, you don’t even need tools to adjust the compression rate of your shocks. You simply flip the switch or turn the threaded pre-load adjusters to achieve noticeable changes in ride quality and handling. You may want to make an adjustment or install new dampers if you feel that the ride is too harsh, and the suspension is too rigid or is not using full travel. Also, you may experience excessive body roll or bottom out completely on large bumps or landings after jumps on a dirt bike. The installation process is fairly simple, and the job could be done with only basic hand tools.
The only "advanced" thing that you will need to swap your twin shock absorbers is a motorcycle jack or lift stand. You have to find a safe way to elevate the rear side of your bike and then support the weight of the rear wheel assembly to eliminate the pressure on the shock fasteners. You can use wooden planks and wedges to keep the wheel from falling down when you remove bolts holding the shock absorbers. If you have decided to install taller shocks, make sure you lift your bike high enough to lower the swingarm to fit new parts.
There are only two bolts for each damper – the upper one on the frame, and the other one on the swingarm. Remove the bottom bolts first. That way the shocks will safely hang on the upper fasteners without crashing on your hands when you take out one of the bolts. For the same reason, put on the upper bolts first when installing the new shocks. If new dampers are longer or shorter, remove or add planks under the rear wheel and adjust the wedge to align mounting points on the swingarm and the bottom of new shocks. Check your service manual and use a torque wrench to tighten shock absorber bolts according to the factory specifications.
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