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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 01, 2016, 10:53:03 AM

  The correct shock for a Drifter 800 (greatest bike on the market bar none) is a 465-1148.

I used the following link to install mine and it was really simple, looks like a lot but it is doable with the right tools and most of us have them in the shed.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/monoshock800.html

I called and talked to the support people and because I am under tall and and slightly heavier then normal I added 2 turns to the preload.

Cost is a tad high but a new stock one will be almost the same price, so went for better quality.

Any questions just ask......

Posted by gdrudd13
 - September 01, 2016, 09:54:01 AM

For the rear shock, Progressive Suspension makes a really nice one. Do a search on here and you can find the correct part number. I don't know it off hand. For a standard shock, I'm not sure of any other manufacturers.

Posted by Phoebe5150
 - September 01, 2016, 09:36:39 AM

Thanks for the help!  Do either of you have a suggestion on a manufacturer?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 30, 2016, 12:51:22 PM

  I'll have to agree with gdrudd13, I also have started to put my winter weight on and so am slightly heavier then you. My original shock was almost wore out and so I  replaced it with the progressive  shock, and it is really worth the funds. The labour is not that bad, it is really simple if you take your time and is a really good way to learn about the suspension of your bike. If you have never done it then perhaps an afternoon of work, while some of our experts would have it swapped out in a couple of hours. 

Posted by gdrudd13
 - August 30, 2016, 07:49:20 AM

You can replace the rear shock with a progressive unit, or I installed air ride. I'm thinking your shock is bad though because I weigh significantly more than you do and never had my bike bottom out during normal riding.

Posted by Phoebe5150
 - August 29, 2016, 09:17:57 AM

I just added saddlebags and a trunk to my 2000 (solo seat).  With me at 170 lbs. and very little in the bags and the preload at 7, it still bottoms out.  Anything I can do?

TIA!

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