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Posted by chief
 - October 26, 2018, 15:39:05 PM

Okay, so bottom-line... the OEM monoshock is available from Kawasaki by special order only.

Thanks for the info!

Posted by The Bride
 - October 24, 2018, 17:50:01 PM

Great news!  Freedom Powersports of Canton, GA came through.  I just picked up my mono shock, special order from Kawasaki in Japan.  $505 instead of $640 that I was quoted at other dealerships, and some online sources, and none of them could figure out how (or cared enough) to get it done!  Princess will be back on the road this weekend  8).

Posted by The Bride
 - October 09, 2018, 20:30:50 PM

Thanks much for that lead!  I'll follow up there if the Kawasaki Japan special order falls through.  12 days and counting...

Posted by Pete
 - September 30, 2018, 12:02:52 PM

Hagon in the UK sells mono-shocks for VN800 Drifters in two flavours - with or without hydraulic remote preload adjustment.

Hagon has been around for donkey's years, highly regarded, reputable company, well know for shocks for racing bikes.

https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/config.aspx?TypeID=M

Posted by greenbarn
 - September 29, 2018, 21:22:43 PM

I hope that's not just a "run-around"....    Hope it comes to you in TWO weeks!!

Posted by The Bride
 - September 29, 2018, 21:19:48 PM

Update:  I called a couple of dealers and found one parts guy who was interested in getting to the source of this backorder issue. He called Kawasaki. The story is that Kawasaki will sell the shock but only as a special order. So I went ahead and ordered one through Mr Helpful Parts Guy. I'll let you know in 3 weeks whether or not it arrives.  I'm hopeful!

Posted by The Bride
 - September 26, 2018, 19:40:02 PM

I'll go to CL and look, thanks!

Posted by chief
 - September 26, 2018, 15:21:48 PM

There are some listed on ebay right now. I have heard folks have used VN800 (classic) monoshock after a little filing to make it fit.

Posted by The Bride
 - September 26, 2018, 13:16:16 PM

Update...not good news!

Whether OEM or aftermarket (Provressive), the shock is on worldwide backorder with no estimated release date.

Anyone have a used but useable 800 monoshock they'd like to sell?

Posted by chief
 - September 20, 2018, 10:41:31 AM

That's a good question. Don't remember ever seeing that spec.

Posted by The Bride
 - September 19, 2018, 12:42:54 PM

It's time to replace the rear shock on Princess, my 800 that's lowered 2".  My question is...does anyone know the OEM's spring rate?  Progressive's 465 is 400/450.  I'd like to compare before purchasing as I'm not looking for a stiffer/heavier rating.  My 110 lbs. of rider was happy with whatever the OEM had. 

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