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Posted by gdrudd13
 - September 24, 2015, 07:42:02 AM

I used an off the shelf system, but some of the parts weren't quite right. They said they sent the wrong part, but who knows. All that needed work was enlarging a hole slightly, and then buying a longer bolt. Beyond that, there were some custom additions like a pressure gauge and a shutoff valve to protect the gauge when riding.

Here is the writeup:

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=32387.0

Posted by CrshOverride
 - September 23, 2015, 13:19:06 PM
Quote from: gdrudd13 on September 23, 2015, 07:52:13 AM

If you want the most adjustability, there is also air ride. I use it on my bike and it's awesome. But it's not for everyone. If you want simple, I'd go with progressive. They're kind of the gold standard for these bikes.

Did you use an off-the-shelf air ride system or did you have to engineer something custom?
Posted by gdrudd13
 - September 23, 2015, 07:52:13 AM

If you want the most adjustability, there is also air ride. I use it on my bike and it's awesome. But it's not for everyone. If you want simple, I'd go with progressive. They're kind of the gold standard for these bikes.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 22, 2015, 19:42:34 PM

  I went with the progressive shock and am really happy, super easy install and getting the preload and sag was really easy.

Posted by CrshOverride
 - September 22, 2015, 15:00:56 PM

That seemed to be the go to option, but there's also:

Works Shocks - http://www.worksperformance.com/

YSS Racing Suspension - http://www.yssusa.com/

Posted by pcarrell
 - September 22, 2015, 14:54:48 PM

Progressive Suspension is what you're looking for: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/products/metric

Posted by CrshOverride
 - September 22, 2015, 13:26:43 PM

This seems like it should be a simple question. I'm looking for opinions on who makes the best aftermarket shock replacement for the Drifter 800.

Since I'm switching to a two-up saddle and will be carrying passengers, I need something that can handle the load (not to mention I'm not the lightest person the the planet either).

I did double check the shock on the bike and the preload was already all the way at 7.

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