Topic: 1982 cb650sc rear shocks...rebuildable?

[rab1dwolf]

I have two sets of rear shocks and they are both spongy (at max setting) and won't allow me to have a passenger so I was thinking of looking into rebuilding them (or having someone do it for me) or buying a new set.  progressive ones are way too expensive and I have been trying to find slightly cheaper ones to no avail...


any opinions or ideas?

[bryanj]

Different springs, yes if you can get em. Hydraulic re-buid nope

[cb650]

DK had some in the 05 book for a 79 750 that looked good.   Might be little longer.  Trying to get around to checking further if they still have them.    Just checked and they are no longer available.



                     Terry

[rab1dwolf]

JcWhitney has some shocks listed for my bike but they don't have a name brand, AND the picture is of shocks with eyes on either end when mine is eye/clevis style...

[francisew]

Hi Guys,

My rear shocks seem to have completely failed last night on my way home.

The springs are fine, and I checked that it wasn't just the adjustements, all that is in place.

I heard some weird pinging noises... I'm worried that the springs in the hydraulic part of my shocks may have broken on the crappy Montreal roads.

When I get on the bike, I can hear air rushing out of the rear shocks. They compress all the way down. Then when I get up, the shocks don't decompress. Instead, if I pull on the rear grab-bar, the back raises easily, and I hear a similar 'whooshing' air noise. As far as I can tell, the problem is dead shocks...

Is this something that needs to be purchased new? My Clymer says 'you can't rebuild rear shocks.' Is this true? Any ideas? I *WAS* planning to drive to Ann Arbor to be with my wife on Monday. This is not good at all.

Thanks!
Francis

[c_kyle]

Hey,

I don't know how much you're wanting to spend, but I picked up a set of Hagon's for under $200 from David Quinn.  That's cheaper than Progressive w/ springs.

[rab1dwolf]

I upgraded to the progressives and they are VERY nice.  a little expensive but I get a AMA discount at my local honda dealer so it wasn't too bad.

I have two pairs of chrome 1982 cb650sc eye/clevis style shocks that worked ok for single rider weight but sucked for passenger weight.  If you are looking for something to at least get you through short term I could part with one or both of these sets if theyd work for you.  I dont think they would reach you in time for your trek on monday without shipping being ridiculously expensive

[francisew]

As a follow-up to my previous post of suspension despair...

My mechanic specializes in motocross bikes, and he knew of a less well-known brand with a model that looks distinctly different, but has the proper double-eye shocks for my bike. I ended up paying 125$ for the pair, shipped in 3 days. I rode them from Montreal, to Ohio, to Ann Arbor, and though they're black and only single-adjustment, they are holding up really well, and quite comfortable. They've also held up well with my wife as a passenger. Unfortunately, I forgot the box in Montreal, and mounted them with the brand name on the inside of the suspension. I'll check the brand when I have a chance...

And I should mention that I really appreciated rab1dwolf's kind offer of parts (sorry for not courteously replying earlier... it's been a bit wild). You guys are awesome!

Francis

[rab1dwolf]

np. I know how it goes when you have a time line to get the bike rolling again, been there multiple times.  If you ever need something gimme a holler I have LOTS of misc. parts now