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FYI, I bought a set of EMGO 17-05592 shocks
They are intended for Norton Commandos
The bushings are 19.1 mm wide with a 9.5 mm diameter ID
Since the upper mount has two clearance holes per, I used 3/8-16 bolts
The lower mount is threaded on one side for the bolt
The shock bushings were just a hair too small for the existing bolts, so I wound up ever so slightly reducing the OD on the bolts
Emgo anything is practically junk. You would be better off finding a used OEM set that isnt leaking and in good cosmetic shape. That at least gives you a fighting chance of getting something that works and getting a deal.
Buying shocks isnt just about buying the right length, its about having ones made for a bike in that weight range. If you really want to split hairs, nicer shocks need valving changes for every 20lbs the bike + rider weight changes for maximum performance. Even budget-minded shocks like Hagons will be build for you and your bike and will perform lightyears ahead of any Chinese garbage.
I don't understand the question.... If the eye in the shock is much smaller than the frame or swingarm, can't you just use a washer or machine up a spacer? Or did I miss something ? Or are teh frame and swingarm too narrow for other shocks?
Nice bike BTW. That should look stunning when you finish it.
That means eye-to-eye shocks are needed. Hagons are 17mm wide at the eyes. You can get bushings from 19mm wide to 24mm wide and for bolt sizes from 8mm to 16mm. Make sure in doing your research that you're not confusing bushing sizes with the actual measurement of the shock eye.
I believe that most of the RFY have near 19mm width eyes. I'd have to measure a set to be sure, but I've sold more than a few sets built for Ascots and nobody complained to me so I assume they worked. And like Irk mentioned, yes they are eye to eye.
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