VTX SHOCK
info/Installation Instructions
Are there any options for new rear suspension?
Yes. The shocks from the VTX 1300, 1800, and
Valkyrie (non Interstate) are all bolt-on options to
the Super. If you use any of these shocks as they
are, they will lower the back of your bike a couple
inches. In order to maintain stock height as much as
possible, you will need to swap out the shock tops
with those from the Super (You will need to make or
borrow a spring compression tool to do this or have
a dealer do it for you). Also, if you decide to use
your new shocks as they are, you will need to
slightly bend-out the leading edge of your grab
rails in order to get the proper clearance.
So how do I change my shocks?
It's pretty simple, and many have even done it
without jacking-up the bike. Most of the project is
straight-forward except for the lower nut on the
left side. Loosening this nut will occasionally back
out the bottom mount (stud) to which it is attached.
To avoid this, hit the end of that acorn nut with a
hammer a couple/few times (Protect the nut so you
don't damage it). Then, put your socket on the nut,
gently tighten, then quickly jerk it loose. You may
have to do this several times before it will come
off without also removing the stud/mount from the
drive housing.
Valkyrie shocks with Super tops/ as is = Near
stock height/Noticeably Lower.
VTX 1800 shocks with Super tops/ as is =
Noticeably lower/Very Low.
VTX 1300 shocks with Super tops/ as is =
Low/Slammed.
Valkyrie or VTX 1800 shocks with Super tops would
be the best choices for 2-up riding. VTX 1300 shocks
even with Super tops would not be the best choice
for 2-up.
Part Numbers and
dimensions.
VTX 1300 = MEA-671, 12 1/8" center to center (all
models) and 642 lbs.
VTX 1800 C = MCH-003, 12 1/2" center to center and
705 lbs. (dry).
VTX 1800 R = ???-671, 12 1/2" center to center
and 718 lbs. (dry I believe).
Valk standard = MZO-A41, and MZO-003, 13" center to
center and 680 lbs. (dry).
Valk Interstate = MBY-671, 13" center to center and
I believe 710 lbs. (dry).
Stock Super = MNO-003, 13 3/4" center to center and
510 lbs. (dry).
NOTE: Some of these part numbers may have been
superseded, as they are a few years old. My
experience has been that you will usually be
directed to the new part number if using any decent
search function.
Just remember, when putting the Super Shock tops
on any of the above shocks, you'll add 3/4" to any
of them, they all have the same shock perches. The
Valks with the Super tops will keep you closest to
stock height.