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
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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 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
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- Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:37 pm
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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
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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- Motorcycle: 1982 GL1100I Interstate
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
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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
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: 2229
- 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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LittleGoldy
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Re: Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
Well that bump stop cannot seem to find so I ordered the 98101 and it worked out fine with lil extra outta the middle like Wes said. My REAL question is, What did you do to replace the tower bushings? The last piece to my puzzle. Got em all back together but the rubber is not pretty and I still have time to get the right shock grommet. Any clue would be most helpful.
I used a ratcheting box end 9/16" on both sides cause I only had 1 thru socket and wasn't tuff at all.
And the parts have shot up a LOT more now. Springs are $99 and the seal kit is still reasonable and a few bucks for the bump stops. I also found a source for NEW Bottom Shock Boots if anyone is interested. I sure was...........google the GL1200 shock boots and you will find them too....
I used a ratcheting box end 9/16" on both sides cause I only had 1 thru socket and wasn't tuff at all.
And the parts have shot up a LOT more now. Springs are $99 and the seal kit is still reasonable and a few bucks for the bump stops. I also found a source for NEW Bottom Shock Boots if anyone is interested. I sure was...........google the GL1200 shock boots and you will find them too....
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Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.