Anyone have any recommendations for replacement rear shocks on a RT1 or are the original dampers serviceable?
Original part number is 291-22210-71.

Morning Pete.

I've seen mention of "Redwings", plus one or two others that I can't remember the name of! Maybe search the forum if no-one chimes in.

Pete-Rt1,

I got a pair of RedWing 'Hammerhead' shocks back in 2012 for $200. They don't appear often, but I found a listing on Ebay today for a set, at $350 for the pair. They were made by a division of Kayaba back in the day. Link is below.

Hammer

www.ebay.com/i/164130119201?chn=ps&norov...wEAQYASABEgKzC_D_BwE

darinm mentioned these shocks (link below) in one of his threads. Put them on a CT2 with some modifications needed to the top mount (too wide). The are not expensive!

www.bmikarts.com/Showa-Motorcycle-Shock_p_5405.html?amp=1

Based on his recommendation, I got them, and yes, too wide at the top, and the eyelet bushing sleeves are too small for the shock bolts. I was going to use them on my AT1 restoration bike, but changed my mind as I wasn't sure about modifying the top mount, and how it would look.

Then I got my '71 DT1 and the rear shocks had ze-ro damping. So I grabbed these Showa shocks and did the mod to the top mount and drilled the sleeves oversize, and, they look great! Their damping is just ok for a 200 lb. rider

Thanks Apex, they look great.
I'll see if they are available in the UK.

There's always Hagon here in the UK of course. I've no idea what they're like nowadays, mind.

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