86 rear suspension

[racerguy36]

Yes, I know, there's a mile long list of questions about the rear shock replacement for the 1st gens. However, has anyone tried a newer year rear shock assy on the 86-93's? There's a lot of talk about Hagon and new aftermarket stuff that isn't available anymore or is big bucks, but I haven't come across anyone discussing whether or not say a 09 , or 12 will fit the earlier bikes. 

Anyone?

[cimmer]

I havent heard of anyone trying to do that in all the years I been here in the group. To be honest I am not even sure how the 2nd Gen rear suspension is set up. The mounts would be the big question and then if the shock has the right length to match the  1st Gen shock.  What I did was to find a progressive replace rear spring already mounted on a shock and install that on my 89VR. I do add a little air pressure to it and it seems to work nicely for me. Progressive has long since discontinued the spring of course.

All I can say is pick up a used shock and measure it against yours and see if it might work.

Good luck

Rick F.