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Post by crazycoyote82 on Jan 26, 2012 13:45:05 GMT -6
I just installed some 650 shocks. I reused the bushings from my stock shocks. There a lil bit of play in it. Will this be ok? If not, where can I get the correct bushings?
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Post by zekkfett on Jan 26, 2012 13:57:18 GMT -6
Was there something wrong with the stock LS650 bushings that came with the shocks?
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Post by crazycoyote82 on Jan 26, 2012 14:12:39 GMT -6
didnt come with any
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Post by Blaine on Jan 26, 2012 14:30:55 GMT -6
There shouldn't be any play in the bushings.Your local auto store or motorcycle shop should have some kicking around.   |
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Post by zekkfett on Jan 26, 2012 15:21:07 GMT -6
There shouldn't be any play in the bushings.Your local auto store or motorcycle shop should have some kicking around. Ditto. Or just buy some stock LS650 Bushings. Should be easier to find and cheaper than ones for a 454. |
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Post by crazycoyote82 on Jan 26, 2012 22:26:53 GMT -6
well....... Autozone doesnt have anything. The Kawasaki AND Suzuki Dealer dont have them either. Any other ideas?  |
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Post by qwerser on Jan 27, 2012 2:07:17 GMT -6
Make your own. Sounds ghetto...but how about some rolled up duct tape around the little rod holder thing. Lets get some pictures!
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Post by iMav on Jan 27, 2012 7:37:17 GMT -6
New set of shocks with everything can be had HERE... |
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Post by Blaine on Jan 27, 2012 7:41:47 GMT -6
well....... Autozone doesnt have anything. The Kawasaki AND Suzuki Dealer dont have them either. Any other ideas? Can you find a larger set (salvage yard) and trim them down to fit?  |
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Post by mattsunn on Jan 27, 2012 7:46:15 GMT -6
How about Progressive? They usually sell their shocks with various bushings, maybe they sell the bushings alone.
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Post by zekkfett on Jan 27, 2012 8:11:10 GMT -6
Cut a small piece of round tube, and sleeve the stud on the frame, then shocks on over the sleeved stud. Not sure of the stud size, but a short piece of the appropriate size hard brake line should work. Might have to do a couple layers of different sized line, to get the desired thickness you need. A tip, for larger or custom sized tubing, use a Dremel to cut long ways down the tube and split it, then roll around the stud and trim. Easy way to make a custom sized sleeve. A local shop might have short pieces of brake line just laying around on the floor. Or you could find anything around your shop to use as a sleeve. Seems to me the easiest and quickest solution.
There is a difference between the S40 shocks and the Savage shocks, different sized bushings.
I BELIEVE the S40 shocks are direct bolt-on, with correct bushings, for our bikes. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Good luck, as the bushings don't appear to be something you can buy.....without buying new shocks.
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Post by qwerser on Jan 27, 2012 10:54:08 GMT -6
I like the tube idea better. Then maybe wrap a little duct tape for precision.
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Post by zekkfett on Jan 27, 2012 11:52:36 GMT -6
I like the tube idea better. Then maybe wrap a little duct tape for precision. Shrink tube on top of the sleeve maybe?? Or air line hose. 1/4 or 3/8 air line seems like it should work. Trim to fit. |
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Post by tinlizzie37 on Jan 27, 2012 14:16:31 GMT -6
Try the product called (Goop). I've made all kinds of bushings and other things with this stuff. It cures just like hard rubber, and wears the same. Give it a try, most Auto stores has it. Bob
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Post by eaglerider on Jan 27, 2012 17:42:47 GMT -6
Zekk's tube suggestion is the way to go, or go to a hardware store, and find a real close size brass bushing.
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Post by crazycoyote82 on Jan 28, 2012 8:03:51 GMT -6
I ended up going to the parts store and getting bushings for a car. its the ONLY thing I could find. I had to split them. Cut about a 1/4in out of them so they would fit. Then trimmed the sides after I got it on there. Seems to be working pretty good.
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Post by joenson on Nov 8, 2012 5:46:13 GMT -6
New set of shocks with everything can be had HERE... Well. According to 'PNM' there are several different models with each their length, from 290 mm to 365 mm. Will they all fit.? I'd like the rear end to be as low as possible (290 mm) |
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Post by Blaine on Nov 8, 2012 7:04:17 GMT -6
They will fit as long as they have the "eye" in both ends.I have 9 1/2" shocks on mine.But I have the inner fender removed. |
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Post by joenson on Nov 9, 2012 15:46:30 GMT -6
9,5 "... That's shorter than the ones at "PNM"
290mm = 11,4 " as far as I know.
I'd rather have 9,5 " ;D
- where did you get them.?
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Post by Blaine on Nov 9, 2012 16:04:15 GMT -6
9,5 "... That's shorter than the ones at "PNM" 290mm = 11,4 " as far as I know. I'd rather have 9,5 " ;D - where did you get them.? They were 11's & I shortened them by dissembling them & cutting the springs.They were ordered through a local dealer. |
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Post by joenson on Nov 30, 2012 9:27:13 GMT -6
So I found a pair of shocks only 260 mm long (10"). I took of the old ones, but the rubber bushings in the buttom (on the swing arm) is stuck. Almost seems as if they were vulcanized on.  Have anybody else had that problem.? I have to get them of, as I am planning to slip the struts for my new back fender on the rod before I put on the shock.  |
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Post by Blaine on Nov 30, 2012 10:10:19 GMT -6
You can try heating them up with a heat gun or hair dryer.Also if you can get something (like a small modeling knife) between the bushing & shaft to help break it loose. |
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Post by joenson on Dec 31, 2012 14:23:44 GMT -6
Well... I didn't like the look of the shocks i purchased, so i decided to go for the LS 650 shocks - they look awesome.!  But what do you folks do with the bushings.? As far as I know, the bushings on the LS 650 shocks is 12 mm inside and the rods on the 454 is 14 mm... ____ Happy new year, by the way.! |
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Post by Jet⚡Black on Dec 31, 2012 17:57:46 GMT -6
Bust out the petroleum jelly  I'm pretty sure Ace hardware stocks bushings, if you cant negotiate it on there for some reason. |
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Post by bmwpowere36m3 on Dec 31, 2012 18:04:52 GMT -6
Maybe it depends on the model year of the savage shocks, but mine fit without modification. The bushing diameter was the same as the original shocks. The only exception being the rubber bushings were fitted with metal sleeves, whereas the original ones weren't.
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Post by joenson on Jan 1, 2013 12:40:44 GMT -6
..?? Well, my originals came with metal sleeves and one of them was completely stuck because of rust, so I had to remove it with a mini grinder.. Just gotta try to get some LS 650 shocks and then figure out how to mount them... |
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Post by bmwpowere36m3 on Jan 1, 2013 13:23:58 GMT -6
..?? Well, my originals came with metal sleeves and one of them was completely stuck because of rust, so I had to remove it with a mini grinder.. Just gotta try to get some LS 650 shocks and then figure out how to mount them... Yes, I was mistaken. It was hard to see, but on my original shocks only the lower bushing has a metal sleeve in it. Both bushings have an inner diameter of 14 mm and my LS650 shock was the same (except it had a metal sleeve in both upper/lower bushings of 14 mm). |
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Post by joenson on Jan 3, 2013 13:41:15 GMT -6
So.. I found a pair of shocks from a '88 LS 650 on 'the bay'.. Cost me 140 $ inclusive PnP from Germany. I think it's a reasonable price. Now I'm excited to see how they fit...  |
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Post by joenson on Jan 8, 2013 17:22:06 GMT -6
Perfect fit - looks awesome.. They actually lower the bike more than I expected. ;D |
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Post by Blaine on Jan 8, 2013 18:25:26 GMT -6
Perfect fit - looks awesome.. They actually lower the bike more than I expected. ;D Awesome!!! ;D  |
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I'm pretty sure Ace hardware stocks bushings, if you cant negotiate it on there for some reason.
