Author Topic: Aftermarket Boge shocks (Read 22829 times)

Bodi · « **Reply #150 on:** April 23, 2006, 08:42:05 PM »

Not wrong way. My Mulholland shock lower mount fork is centred, no offset. On the 400F the stock shock is about 1" diameter past the chainguard. The Boge/Mulholland spring goes much further down the shock body, and the chainguard is only made to clear the stock shock.
The stock 38T rear sprocket puts the chain just about even with the spring tension adjusting ring's upper flange depending on which setting you choose. A standard chain's pin ends will hit the flange, O-ring chain side plates interfere.
Definitely other models will fit differently.
This offset sounds promising. I've never seen one with an offset. I have about 3 sets here bought new (long ago) and at flea markets over the years.
How does the upper mount accomodate the offste? All stock shocks I've seen have the upper mount and lower mount aligned.

scunny · « **Reply #151 on:** April 24, 2006, 04:01:48 AM »

Bodi, I don't know how your shocks look but check out the photo on page 10 from 78K550, it shows the offset of the Boge shock, well same as mine anyway.

bill440cars · « **Reply #152 on:** April 24, 2006, 05:04:38 AM »

I've never had any dealing with this myself but, maybe the offset didn't come out on
these shocks until sometime after your shocks were made Bodi. I'm just guessing you know.
Maybe situations like yours prompted the to offset the mounts. I know that doesn't help you
but, at least maybe that would explain it. I've got a pair of these on the way myself.
Later on, Bill

I do have a set being shipped today so, in a few days, I'll have my own. Later on, Bill

CBR1100XXX · « **Reply #153 on:** April 24, 2006, 09:04:07 AM »

Received my shocks today, I had bought and paid for them April 17th

I paid the extra bucks for the express mail and here it is April 24th and received them up here, Toronto Canada inside a week.

Without even mounting these, they are impressive looking and came complete with both wrenches for adjustments and rebuilding and instructions

$50 US they are a steal

Thanks Tim,

Regards,
Brian

shockinYallTim · « **Reply #154 on:** April 30, 2006, 06:31:49 AM »

Well all good things must come to an end!
I have just 10 pr. left and their going on ebay TODAY! Thanks to all who purchased shocks from me! I can't thank you enough. It's been a real pleasure dealing with all of you.
I am a service manager at a motorcycle salvage yard in the Denver area and yes I get the opportunity to work on lots of old Hondas, 750s', 550's included. As you know, your local Honda guy will tell ya to go pound sand if you need a repair on your old bike, unless they have an old fool like me, that hasn't figured out a better way to make a living! (Hey that reminds me, I didn't check my lotto ticket yet) LOL.
Special thanks to you Terry, for hooking me up with this website. There is something special to be said for the friendships and commaraderie you find in the motorcycle world, and I appreciate the friends I've made and look forward to the ones I'll meet!
Thanks again,
Tim

Tim. · « **Reply #155 on:** April 30, 2006, 06:43:49 AM »

Tim - when today??? I need a set

CB500_k2 · « **Reply #156 on:** April 30, 2006, 04:43:52 PM »

I just thought I would comment. I bought a set of Boge shocks for my cb500 with the light springs. I must say that this combination provided a great improvement in ride and handling. As a lightweight I found the stock springs to be a bit too stiff and the dampers did not seem to do anything. The new setup gives more compliance over bumps and a more stable ride through twisty roads.

Cowboy48 · « **Reply #157 on:** May 01, 2006, 06:04:43 AM »

I contacted Tim directly and procured a set of shocks this morning. Just thought I would mention it to those of us who are looking for a set and don't want to wait/depend on Ebay.

volthause · « **Reply #158 on:** May 01, 2006, 08:38:49 AM »

I bought a set off Ebay last week sometime and got them shortly after that. They feel really nice, although I haven't had a chance to get any extensive seat-time with them yet. They look great on the bike too!

Tim. · « **Reply #159 on:** May 01, 2006, 11:33:18 AM »

The auction is back up - 7 sets left (I bought mine already) - get 'em while they last!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage-Honda-CB-750-550-400-350-New-Boge-Rear-Shocks_W0QQitemZ4636471642QQcategoryZ35592QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

shockinYallTim · « **Reply #160 on:** May 15, 2006, 05:33:10 PM »

Well i lied i found 5 more sets of the honda BOGE shox's !!!!! Same great deal $ 50.00 plus the ride. $ 10.00 in the usa, TCZFLYNN4@AOL.COM Thats how you find me, thanks TIM

Cowboy48 · « **Reply #161 on:** May 15, 2006, 07:38:43 PM »

I've never just "found 5 more sets" of anything. I must be looking in the wrong places....

BTW I got my set of $50.00 shocks and they are fantastic.

KCs76Cafe · « **Reply #162 on:** May 15, 2006, 07:39:59 PM »

I hope I can scrape up $60 before you sell them all. I would like to have a set.

bill440cars · « **Reply #163 on:** May 15, 2006, 07:45:10 PM »

Tim, I PM'd you. I'd like to get a set for my 750 to pull that sidecar, if possible.

KC, I hope you manage to get you a set, did you send him a message?

Later on, Bill

shockinYallTim · « **Reply #164 on:** May 15, 2006, 09:48:03 PM »

Here's the story i had to move my oldest back from collage this weekend,so i had to clean out the race trailer, 25-7-7, thats were i keep the shox stash. In one of the boxxes of boge 305 was a layer of the boge 320's thats how i found the last 5 sets. I put them on e-bay tonight. I do have 4or5 shox's that i held back just in case somebody got a bad one. I also sent a guy idown under the wrong ones. He wanted the 305's and i set him the 320's, so in a couple of weeks i might have 2 more sets. I hate getting old, it's a #$%* !!!! TIM

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #165 on:** May 16, 2006, 12:20:41 AM »

Quote from: shockinYallTim on May 15, 2006, 09:48:03 PM

Here's the story i had to move my oldest back from collage this weekend,so i had to clean out the race trailer, 25-7-7, thats were i keep the shox stash. In one of the boxxes of boge 305 was a layer of the boge 320's thats how i found the last 5 sets. I put them on e-bay tonight. I do have 4or5 shox's that i held back just in case somebody got a bad one. I also sent a guy idown under the wrong ones. He wanted the 305's and i set him the 320's, so in a couple of weeks i might have 2 more sets. I hate getting old, it's a #$%* !!!! TIM

Hey Tim, if you want to save on the return shipping from "Down under", re-direct 'em to me mate! Cheers, Terry.

Noel · « **Reply #166 on:** May 16, 2006, 12:28:36 AM »

I effed up his last auction by accidentally ordering two sets. I'd been assuming the $50 was per shock.

Fifty bucks for a PAIR of shocks. Too bad he's not selling whole NOS motorbikes.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #167 on:** May 16, 2006, 12:44:57 AM »

Quote from: Noel on May 16, 2006, 12:28:36 AM

I effed up his last auction by accidentally ordering two sets. I'd been assuming the $50 was per shock.

Fifty bucks for a PAIR of shocks. Too bad he's not selling whole NOS motorbikes.

Hey Noel, did you miss out on that auction too? Those 3 NOS Sandcast CB750's that Tim sold me for 150 bucks are gonna be great when they finally arrive here, it's a pity I've no room in my garage and I'll have to park 'em out in the rain! Oh well...........

Noel · « **Reply #168 on:** May 16, 2006, 12:48:46 AM »

shockinYallTim · « **Reply #169 on:** May 16, 2006, 07:06:52 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on May 15, 2006, 07:45:10 PM

Tim, I PM'd you. I'd like to get a set for my 750 to pull that sidecar, if possible.

KC, I hope you manage to get you a set, did you send him a message?

Later on, Bill

GOT YOU COVERED BILL !!!!!! MAKE SURE YOU OK IT WITH THE BOSS !!!!! LOL

shockinYallTim · « **Reply #170 on:** May 16, 2006, 07:09:43 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on May 16, 2006, 12:20:41 AM

Quote from: shockinYallTim on May 15, 2006, 09:48:03 PM
Here's the story i had to move my oldest back from collage this weekend,so i had to clean out the race trailer, 25-7-7, thats were i keep the shox stash. In one of the boxxes of boge 305 was a layer of the boge 320's thats how i found the last 5 sets. I put them on e-bay tonight. I do have 4or5 shox's that i held back just in case somebody got a bad one. I also sent a guy idown under the wrong ones. He wanted the 305's and i set him the 320's, so in a couple of weeks i might have 2 more sets. I hate getting old, it's a #$%* !!!! TIM

Hey Tim, if you want to save on the return shipping from "Down under", re-direct 'em to me mate! Cheers, Terry. He had a mate comeing here, but he just e-mail me and said he had them sold down there ?? i'll keep you posted TIM

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #171 on:** May 16, 2006, 02:07:31 PM »

Ok mate, let me know! Cheers, Terry.

scout18 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 16, 2006, 04:35:44 PM »

Hey I just bought a set too. perfect timing. I have been lookin' for a set of rears "cause mine are just worn out. I'll let you all know how it goes too.

Tim. · « **Reply #173 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:41:43 PM »

I bought mine a while back, but unfortunately the postal system is taking it's sweet time. Hopefully I'll have them soon to mate up with the new springs in my front forks, which are wonderous.

scout18 · « **Reply #174 on:** May 16, 2006, 06:46:32 PM »

ooohhh new front springs, that sounds great too. I'd settle for some damping. I gotta change those seals

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