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Buying replacement rear shock absorbers for 500 k1.

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Although my rear dampers work cosmetically they are not in great condition - chrome top covers rusted, springs rusty, wrench marks on lower body adjuster.

Toying with buying an aftermarket version that will fit - so far only found these - they look a cheap finish  in the photo any pointers please for something closer to the originals?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262974179765

Laverdaroo:
They look OK Ted but you pay for what you get with suspension,dont forget that. Ive gone aftermarket as the quality is better but like I say, you pay for what you get. The YSS ones, although not visually correct have a good right up and you can find them new from around £100. Go for the best you can,you cant compromise on 'danglers' so do the reading and get the best that suits your needs andfits in well.

Bryanj:
I had heard not good reports of those type Ted, Hagons are good but may be a bit long as they seem to "standardize" the length for all the fours

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Just found these pretty close in appearance to the originals ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274378003616?hash=item3fe23414a0:g:nJAAAOSw-i9ezOoV

Laverdaroo:
They are terrible Ted, dont do it.

Cant go wrong with Hagon but like what Bryan said.
Basically the more you pay the better they get in general but always check spec.  The bikes that the ones you show are listed as fitting, all vary somewhat in weight, having or giving differing performance on what bike you put them on. Thats a bit vauge for me tbhand screems of poor quality, nevr mind the price. Realistically you want a shock thats for your bike not somthing there or there abouts. It'll probably be an awful ride ifyou dont and or restrict what you do on the bike.  Just get quality over visual correctness, thats just me and  hasnt let me down on anything Ive owned but Iappreciate originailty and the need to keep things Honda.
Everyones different but for me its performance over looking right when fitting suspension on bikes.

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