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ChopperCharles · 11-18-2022, 11:27 AM

I realize I never posted back here with my shock solution. I went with YSS shocks, part number 789.02.20. They're for an old early 00's era CB500. They're a bit on the stiff side and don't offer adjustable damping, but they made an amazing difference. If anything, it's a little over-damped now. Very nice on the twisties, but could be a little more compliant on the highway. Spring weight is perfect for my fat arse.

Manufacturer: YSS
Adjustment: Preload (continuous)
Manufacturer Part Number: 789.02.20
Brand: YSS
Color spring: Black
Diameter: 10 mm
Fastening top: Eye
Diameter pin piston: 12 mm
Type5: Shock absorber emulsified
Features spring: 46-17-25-260
Item Length: 380 mm
piston diameter: 30 mm

I first started with the absolute cheapest remote-reservoir shocks on eBay (like $60) and even they were light years ahead of the stock shocks. I ultimately decided I wanted quick-release luggage on the bike, and the remote reservoir gets in the way of the mounting bracket. So I went with the YSS shocks, which don't have a reservoir.

Charles.

11-18-2022, 11:27 AM	#21
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	I realize I never posted back here with my shock solution. I went with YSS shocks, part number 789.02.20. They're for an old early 00's era CB500. They're a bit on the stiff side and don't offer adjustable damping, but they made an amazing difference. If anything, it's a little over-damped now. Very nice on the twisties, but could be a little more compliant on the highway. Spring weight is perfect for my fat arse. Manufacturer: YSS Adjustment: Preload (continuous) Manufacturer Part Number: 789.02.20 Brand: YSS Color spring: Black Diameter: 10 mm Fastening top: Eye Diameter pin piston: 12 mm Type5: Shock absorber emulsified Features spring: 46-17-25-260 Item Length: 380 mm piston diameter: 30 mm I first started with the absolute cheapest remote-reservoir shocks on eBay (like $60) and even they were light years ahead of the stock shocks. I ultimately decided I wanted quick-release luggage on the bike, and the remote reservoir gets in the way of the mounting bracket. So I went with the YSS shocks, which don't have a reservoir. Charles.
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