[dlslick]

I want to put new shocks on my CB450. I dont intend on racing so I dont need real high dollar ones I dont think but would like to hear what others have used for daily riders.
Don

 

[Bird76Mojo]

Redwing shocks are readily available on Ebay and from what I understand they're an improvement over stock. Anything would be. Search Ebay with "redwing shock" and click the box to also search the description.

Of course there's always Koni, Mulholland/Boge, Works, and others. $$$$$$$$ :shock:

GB :mrgreen:

 

[dlslick]

Thanks, for the most part I am very thrifty. My wife has other words to describe it but what the heck does she know. That being said I want to spend the amount of money that gets me good shocks and improves the handling. If I need to pay for Progressives or some other expensive brand I will but this is a bike I dont push too hard but will be riding a lot.
I have seen the shocks you are talking about and they look good.
If they are a good deal I may buy a set for my 350's too. My Scrambler feels like I am riding a pogo stick at times.
I never get over 45 on that bike for some reason, usually blast through the gears and settle in at 45 to 50.

I think I am going out for a ride.
Don

 

[Bird76Mojo]

Here is one variety of shocks available on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/300mm-Ne ... 240%3A1318

By searching "redwing shocks" and clicking on the "search item description" box I found several. I can't vouch for their quality though. At least they'd be new I guess. Be aware that they do offer them in different lengths. 300 and 330mm is what I've seen so far.

On a side note, my old laptop is acting up again. It's taken me about 30 minutes to wait for this thread to appear before I could type a reply, so I may be gone again until I can get this crap figured out! DAMN! :evil:

GB :mrgreen:

 

[dlslick]

Cool, Thanks, I hope you are reading this and have your computer problems fixed. Don

 

[rockgineer]

I got a gift card for JC Whitney and need upgrade my rear shocks on my 1970 cb450.

Any one have any experience w/ the Cheng Shin adjustable shocks?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/4-WAY-ADJUSTAB ... _10111.jcw

 

[66Sprint]

They tend to be a little "stiff" riding at first, but are better than old stockers by a bunch... I have some used eye-to-eye ones, but you'll need eye-to-clevis for the Honda......

 

[NE350]

Here they are on my 72 CB 350K. Can't complain about the price but you get what you pay for. They are stiff even adjusted to the lowest setting.

 

[Chris Garrett]

Black Bomber, would you have a link or a source where you got those shocks? I'm trying to find them for a CB450.

 

[zx12ryder]

Here they are on my 72 CB 350K. Can't complain about the price but you get what you pay for. They are stiff even adjusted to the lowest setting.

2 questions.......1. Can stock shocks be rebuilt? If so is it even worth it....would like to know before i toss my old ones.
2. What exhaust pipes are on the cb350 above?