73 CL350 ... 11" shocks, where to get?

[bww_mn]

Hi, i'm looking to drop my 73CL350 a couple inches. Plan on going shorter shocks in the back, from 12.5" eye-eye to 11-11.5" eye-eye, and then raise the forks through the tree in front.

Any suggestions on where to get reasonable priced shocks for back? Do i need to drop the $ on progressives or go w/ no-names?

Thanks,
Brad

 

[DrJ]

11" shorties are most commonly bought here:

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm

 

[bww_mn]

Thanks DrJ.

 

[bww_mn]

DrJ,

A follow up thanks. I read somewhere to simply grab some honda rebel shocks. But, checking out the link you sent and then running to the garage, i realized I need the clevis mount.

Thanks again!
Brad

 

[bww_mn]

Also, i just connected w/ dime city and they have 11" shorties as well. Said they'd have up on their webstie today.

- Brad

 

[JRK5892]

pull your shocks apart and cut out a coil

 

[DrJ]

Also, i just connected w/ dime city and they have 11" shorties as well. Said they'd have up on their webstie today.

- Brad

Good to know, probably the same MDI shocks that Cycle Recycle has.

 

[bww_mn]

pull your shocks apart and cut out a coil

JRK, i'm new to this. Are you saying just cut the "spring/coil" down to 11"?

Thanks,
Brad

 

[DrJ]

I don't understand how shortening the coil will reduce overall shock height since it''s the damper rod that limits length. Reducing the coil length will just reduce the preload and soften the shock.