I need shorter rear shocks

[ZenBiker_imp]

I've researched shorter shocks, and here's what I've found (I'm late to this thread; I've only had my bike for two weeks):

Ikon offers shocks for our bike with a max length of 14.25" and a min length of 11.73":

[url=http://www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/shop/7610-1507/]Ikon Shocks for CB1100

Most aftermarket manufacturers, customizers, and tuners advise against using shocks lower than 30mm--about 1.2"--from stock shocks. You need to make sure the tire doesn't bang into the fender when the shock fully compresses. I haven't done the calculations, so I don't know if it will. Others have noted problems with the catalytic converter hitting the ground when the stock suspension fully compresses. I haven't had that happen yet; I ride a Deluxe.

If you use shorter shocks, to maintain handling relatively comparable the stock suspension's I recommend raising the fork tubes 1/2", as most folks here suggest. By setting your forks and shocks to full-soft you’d lower things a bit more.

I searched for fork lowering kits; there are some for various Honda models, but I didn't find any for the CB1100. You could go with custom forks by a shop like Forks by Frank, but I'll wager those would cost major bucks. I didn't ask.

So with adjusted fork tubes, a customized seat, and shorter shocks you'll definitely move closer to your comfort zone.

I've reached my technical know-how limit, so other members, please chime in and correct/amend my suggestions if/as required.