Here is how I changed my rear shocks and seals on my GL1100.
First segment is WHY YOU DO NOT USE AN AIR HOSE TO FILL YOUR SHOCKS.
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I still have the top part of the spring top which was drilled. I lend this out if you pay shipping to and from.
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Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
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Wilcoy02
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1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
HERE IS THE PARTS LIST.
$71.06 Not including the fork oil.
Bumpers $8.15
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspensio ... ingdocs-20
Seals $5.79
https://www.amazon.com/Honda-91213-P2F- ... ingdocs-20
Progressive Springs $57.12
https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Susp ... ingdocs-20
$71.06 Not including the fork oil.
Bumpers $8.15
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspensio ... ingdocs-20
Seals $5.79
https://www.amazon.com/Honda-91213-P2F- ... ingdocs-20
Progressive Springs $57.12
https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Susp ... ingdocs-20
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Wilcoy02
- Posts: 1212
- Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:37 pm
- Location: Marengo, Ohio
- Motorcycle: 1983 GL1100 I purchased 3/16
1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
The 2 pieces for the compression is a 2 inch threaded collar. Found at any DIY store in the electrical. The top one I drilled it so the shock would fit and the cap would clear the collar.
I do lend this one out if needed. All I ask is you pay postage to and from.
You can see how little is drilled out. The threads are just barley left.
I do lend this one out if needed. All I ask is you pay postage to and from.
You can see how little is drilled out. The threads are just barley left.
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Wilcoy02
- Posts: 1212
- Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:37 pm
- Location: Marengo, Ohio
- Motorcycle: 1983 GL1100 I purchased 3/16
1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
Bob just did this replacement. Here is his cost Jan 2019.
The costs were as follows. Rear shock springs (Progressive, kit D) $65.00 (includes shipping), rear shock seals (Honda, $31.95, with shipping) and, 1 QT. ATF @ $4.95. If my math is correct, the total comes to approx. $101.90!
The costs were as follows. Rear shock springs (Progressive, kit D) $65.00 (includes shipping), rear shock seals (Honda, $31.95, with shipping) and, 1 QT. ATF @ $4.95. If my math is correct, the total comes to approx. $101.90!
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duncan99
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1981 Suzuki GS750 (sold for parts)
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
The original (Amazon) link for the seals above appears to go to "Honda 91213-P2F-A01, Engine Camshaft Seal" not shock seals? Which ones are needed (could you include a link please)?Wilcoy02 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:12 am Bob just did this replacement. Here is his cost Jan 2019.
The costs were as follows. Rear shock springs (Progressive, kit D) $65.00 (includes shipping), rear shock seals (Honda, $31.95, with shipping) and, 1 QT. ATF @ $4.95. If my math is correct, the total comes to approx. $101.90!
Thanks!
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Wilcoy02
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- Motorcycle: 1983 GL1100 I purchased 3/16
1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
The price seems to have sky rocketed.
Progressive Suspension 30-5041 2 Piece Oil Seal Rebuild Kit
https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Susp ... B0081XZDHS
Progressive Suspension 30-5041 2 Piece Oil Seal Rebuild Kit
https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Susp ... B0081XZDHS
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newday777
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- Motorcycle: 2008 Cabernet Red. Level 4
1983 GL1100A Wineberry 36,000 miles
1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
Past rides
1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
1999SE Totaled by cager at 105,000 miles
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
What exactly did you use to drill out the top collar, and to what size?
Wilcoy02 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:47 pm The 2 pieces for the compression is a 2 inch threaded collar. Found at any DIY store in the electrical. The top one I drilled it so the shock would fit and the cap would clear the collar.
I do lend this one out if needed. All I ask is you pay postage to and from.
compressor 001.JPG
You can see how little is drilled out. The threads are just barley left.
compressor 002.JPG
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Wilcoy02
- Posts: 1212
- Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:37 pm
- Location: Marengo, Ohio
- Motorcycle: 1983 GL1100 I purchased 3/16
1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
To what size?
The size is the top edge of the shock.
What exactly did you use to drill out the top collar--A drill press was used.
The size is the top edge of the shock.
What exactly did you use to drill out the top collar--A drill press was used.
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newday777
- Posts: 2146
- Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:21 pm
- Location: Milford NH summer/fall & Oceanside, CA winters(N San Diego) with lots of miles riden between
- Motorcycle: 2008 Cabernet Red. Level 4
1983 GL1100A Wineberry 36,000 miles
1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
Past rides
1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
1999SE Totaled by cager at 105,000 miles
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quasi2008
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Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
Hey Wes, got'em done. piece of cake really. I have one of those goofy ratchet and socket sets that have a through hole in both. that let me use a socket over the all thread to run the nuts down. will have the fittings in the mail on Tuesday. thanks much.
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