Rear Shock Absorber Overview : Honda CB350, CB360, CB450, CB550

When it comes to rear shocks for your vintage Honda CB350, CB360, CB450, CB550 they should be swapped out when reviving your bike to be back on the road. For some reason, rear shocks seem to be an overlooked part, but yet they have a huge impact on how your bike feels and handles when riding.

While there are a bunch of mystery universal shocks out there, it is important to buy the right shock for your weight as a rider, the bike's weight, type of riding you are doing and any additional cargo or passengers you may be carrying.

Here at Common Motor, we have curated a handful of rear shock options that are all appropriate choices for your vintage Honda CB350, CB360, CB450 or CB550 and the equivalent CL scrambler variations. With options from basic to premium, there is a shock that will fit your needs as a rider as well as your budget. Our replacement the rear shocks will not only improve performance but will keep in style with the original aesthetics of your bike.

Several rear shock options are available for your vintage Honda CB or CL Scrambler:

[bigal]

I just finished installing one set of their shocks and I'm very impressed. Great price point and the factory shocks on my 75 Honda CB 360t were done. This bike is a rebuild for me (that's what I bought it for) and shocks were one of the easiest things on my list I wanted to change. A lot of people think shocks on a bike are hard to change but they are probably the easiest thing to ever do to improve your bike. Just a few minutes and you're done. Plus, the quality of your ride will improve dramatically.
These are good shocks. Even the stock ones are better than you'll find in some upper end shocks.
Good video as well.

[cspark]

Ikons look like the way to go. Thanks for the rear suspension information. Nice video.

[gtipunk]

Never knew that ikon are koni. Every day's a school day huh

[jackolson]

Any idea when the heavier duty rebound shock all in black will be available thanks, Jack

[josephmcginley]

I have a 1981 cm 200 Honda TwinStar, my clymer Honda service manual does not have a part number. Can't find one on the shocks either. I'm a little over 200 lbs, do you have a shock recommendation for me. I've learned a lot from your channel, hope to hear from you soon. / Best regards, Joe

[Isabella_]

Love it ! Thanks for the thorough explanation - super helpful

[dougelick]

Do you have the higher end, "Dial-a-ride" Icons in 330mm / 13", eye (not clevis) style? The rear shocks on my '93 Nighthawk 750 (RC38) hammer my spine on roads with expansion bumps, practically throw me off the seat. 170 lb rider.

[speedphreax]

Would be great if you also offered progressive or upgrade springs for the 350 twin with external springs. These springs are hard to find new and most old ones are worn out.

[arkapravadutta]

Writing to you from India. I have the new Honda CB350 hness and it's nothing like the old cb350 but it's what I have and I'd like to upgrade the shocks. Can you please reply

[connormulville]

Hey, do you think the Ikon shocks would fit on my 2005 CB250?

[VictorPaulDiaz]

Will the heavy duty shock make the bike sit higher ?

[it_is_what_it_is_brotha]

Would you consider anything different for a 1978 XL350 bc its an enduro? Thanks just susbcribed and have lots of catching up to do.

[brentk]

Hey Brenden -- So let's say I go with the Ikon shocks. I have a CL350, I'm only about 140lbs, and only doing street riding around Los Angeles. What setting should I have it on so I don't get launched off my seat if I mistakenly hit one of our many potholes? Maybe 2-3?

[MannyFBaby]

which ones would i need for a cm400c? thank you

[cdeedy]

Just put the Heavy Duty shocks onto my 1973 CB450 K6. I weigh 200 lbs even. The shocks are way too stiff. Hitting even the smallest bump feels like I might dislodge an organ. Almost no sag when I mount the bike (at least amount of preload) and even when smashing a big pump in the road with a passenger, the rubber stopper has not made it half way up the shock.

[ThePlanBPill]

Dang wish the ikons came in chrome with the shroud. I'm going to pick up the stock ones at some point.

[drakebloodworth]

When will there be more standard ikon sun stock and is there two for one quantity or just one

[erickorpela]

How long are the rear shocks on a 75 550? Looking are replacing them not sure the length

[randalmontgomery]

So for a softer ride (have bad back) does one want less or more rebound stiffness?

[fishiemon]

what about if you are short like me can I get a shorter version so I can sit flat footed I have a 1981 kawasaki csr650