2013 CB1100 Rear Shocks - Adjustable KYB Reservoir shocks - CHEAP!

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chync dateli

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Hopefully you won't run in to the problem I had with those grab rails. I installed some Ohlins fully adjustable shocks on my cb1100 and noticed the rail interference on the right side too. And I also ground down the grab rail as much as I could. I eventually realized that the reason is that the left side shock mounts are further out on the left side of the bike to clear the chain. I had about an eighth inch gap between my rails and the shock adjustment knob on the reservoir. I thought it would be fine. A month later I noticed oil all over the right side of my rear wheel. The grab rail had crushed the shock adjuster under riding load. I had ridden some with a passenger and I assume it happened then or on a hard bump somewhere. I had to get both shocks serviced and the valves replaced. Mine are under gas pressure so I just inverted them. Someone on the forum pointed out that the old cb1100's had their rear shocks mounted that way. When the sag is set correctly they are an amazing improvement.


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chync, Thanks for your observation. The left shock is a little farther outboard. The adjusters on my shocks are out of the way, but I double checked clearance as compressed as I could, and a little more clearance would be more comforting.

Now, the real question is, how and where did you get that tank for your 2014?