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Rear shock length

Started by HeavyHustler, July 23, 2013, 07:04:26 PM

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HeavyHustler

July 23, 2013, 07:04:26 PM
Does anyone have the exact measurements of the length of the stock rear shock on a 97 Steamer?  I found a new ohlins and am wondering if it'll fit.
My bike isn't here yet so I can't measure mine.  :icon_rolleyes:
Cheers,
Mark

ned37

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July 26, 2013, 11:29:33 PM
14.5"  eye at top and clevis at bottom
95 blue steamer
04 husaberg fe650e

HeavyHustler

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July 27, 2013, 01:39:06 AM
Quote from: ned37 on July 26, 2013, 11:29:33 PM
14.5"  eye at top and clevis at bottom

Is that measured from the center of the eye Ned?

The Ohlins I found is  13 3/4" eye to eye.

Thanks for checking!

Cheers,
Mark

ned37

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July 27, 2013, 07:00:20 PM
center of the eyes
95 blue steamer
04 husaberg fe650e

Mustang

#4
July 27, 2013, 08:25:47 PM
why not get a suspension shop to rebuild your OEM steamer shock ........ :bug_eye

they ARE rebuildable . :thumbsup

HeavyHustler

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July 28, 2013, 02:26:53 AM
Quote from: Mustang on July 27, 2013, 08:25:47 PM
why not get a suspension shop to rebuild your OEM steamer shock ........ :bug_eye

they ARE rebuildable . :thumbsup

Well there you go!  LOL!  I swear I saw a post somewhere that said they weren't rebuildable......oh well!

ned37

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July 28, 2013, 05:51:41 PM
i've put an aftermarket MOOSE (about $35) seal head in mine.  new oil, repressurize (i used air at 150 psi), good to go.
filing the end of the shaft to not destroy the retaining nut was the hardest part.
95 blue steamer
04 husaberg fe650e
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