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Old 04-04-2017, 11:07 AM
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Where can I find rear shocks for a 72 FX that have a 5/8" mounting bushing? All of the ones I find have 1/2" mounting bushings with a metal sleeve in them. The shock mount studs on the bike are 5/8"

My shock bushings have no metal sleeve in them and the rubber bushing rides directly on the mount stud.
 
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Maybe you can change the studs to 1/2 inch, just a thought...
 
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we have used nylon bar stock in the past and made bushing to fit
 
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Originally Posted by CRASH69
Maybe you can change the studs to 1/2 inch, just a thought...
That may be the direction to go. Thanks
 
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