Question about OEM Shocks

[Fazer]

I just bought a replacement shock on Ebay and noticed it's a little different from the one I am pairing it too.  My current shock is a Showa MZO-003 and the one from Ebay is MZO-A41.  Could the A41 be from an Interstate?  I only need to use during the 4-6 weeks my Progressives are being re-built.  Any problems mixing the two for the short term?  Both are the same overall length.

[Chrisj CMA]

Check parts fishe.  But it sounds like one is for std and one is IS.  I would not mix

[hubcapsc]

I borrowed Stanley Steamer's  Interstate shocks for a few weeks while
I was waiting for my Progressive 440s to be rebuilt. I can't imagine there's be a
problem having an OEM Interstate shock on one side and an OEM Tourer/STD
shock on the other... maybe set the Interstate one softer than the Tourer
one since Interstates are a little different because of the Interstate's extra
weight... you'll really appreciate your Progressive shocks when they come
back 

-Mike "just because I don't think it would matter doesn't protect you from a flaming death  "

[Avanti]

If the spring loads are not the same it could twist the swing arm. Bad news for safe steering.

I would not mix them either.

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

I was looking around on Partzilla. The 003 appears to be from a 1997 Standard/Tourer, and the A41 was on a 1999 Standard/Tourer. More than likely just an updated part, but likely same/similar spring rate. I think I'd run it.

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1997/gl1500ct-a-valkyrie-tourer/rear-shock-absorber

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/gl1500ct-a-valkyrie-tourer/rear-shock-absorber

[Fazer]

Thanks guys.  It's only for a short time.  Can't bear the thought of missing a month a riding in the spring.

[nogrey]

I borrowed Stanley Steamer's  Interstate shocks for a few weeks while
I was waiting for my Progressive 440s to be rebuilt. I can't imagine there's be a
problem having an OEM Interstate shock on one side and an OEM Tourer/STD
shock on the other... maybe set the Interstate one softer than the Tourer
one since Interstates are a little different because of the Interstate's extra
weight... you'll really appreciate your Progressive shocks when they come
back 

-Mike "just because I don't think it would matter doesn't protect you from a flaming death  "

I called progressive customer service today about getting a set of 440’s rebuilt. They said they don’t offer that service. Where are you getting yours done?

[mark81]

Didn’t you just get the progressive shocks a few years ago?  I’d hope they last longer than that before a rebuild is due

[Fazer]

No Grey--I called them and had to send a photo of the leaking shock and a copy of my receipt.  I bought them in August 2015.  They are doing this under warranty, I guess.

Mark--surprised me too.  Not that I over work 'em.

[sandy]

Check parts fishe.  But it sounds like one is for std and one is IS.  I would not mix

If you've ever had a swingarm off the bike in your hand, you'd know how stiff they are. Different shocks won't be noticeable. In the short term, use them.

[hubcapsc]

I called progressive customer service today about getting a set of 440’s rebuilt. They said they don’t offer that service. Where are you getting yours done?


Sorry for getting your hopes up... this was about eight years ago...

-Mike

[98valk]

Check parts fishe.  But it sounds like one is for std and one is IS.  I would not mix

If you've ever had a swingarm off the bike in your hand, you'd know how stiff they are. Different shocks won't be noticeable. In the short term, use them.

Agree. the Goldwing GL1500 uses unbalanced shocks.