VintageCB750 Supplying CB Riders Since 2010

About Us Why Us? Reviews Shipping Info Returns Contact Us
Wish Lists
0 My Cart

Your cart is currently empty.

Browse all parts
Total (USD): $0.00
View cart
Menu
Search
Wish
Cart 0
My motorcycle Choose your Honda CB model

Search parts

Searching all Honda CB parts

Example: brake pads or oil filter.

1981 Honda CB900C Custom Shock Sets & Mounting Parts

Measure the rear shock mounting centres on your 1981 CB900C Custom before choosing a finish. The selected chrome-spring and black sets both specify 325mm eye-to-eye and four-position preload. Joint rubbers and replica mounting hardware support separate repairs when the existing shocks remain suitable.

Close ×
Your saved bike Choose your Honda CB model

Shop By Category

Most orders ship same or next business day Fitment guarantee Listed for your exact model and year? We’ll make it right if it doesn’t fit as described. Mechanic-backed support Ask our team for help choosing the right Honda CB part.
Currently viewing Shock Absorbers

Honda motorcycle parts

Choose your model and year to see parts listed for your bike.

Honda CB1100 CB900 CB750 type shock absorber nut 90309-315-000

Honda CB OEM Type Shock Absorber Nut ~ Replaces 90309-315-000

$3.95 USD
49-0779
Replace your shock absorber nuts with this Shock Absorber Nut, a replica of the OEM type used when installing shocks. Replaces OEM #90309-315-000.Note: 2...
Honda CB1100 CB1000 CB900 type shock absorber washer 90521-292-000

Honda CB OEM Type Shock Absorber Washer ~ Replaces 90521-292-000

$2.95 USD
49-0778
Replace your shock absorber washers with this Shock Absorber Washer, a replica of the OEM type used when installing shocks. Replaces OEM #90521-292-000.Note: 2...
Honda CB1100 CB1000 shock absorber joint rubber set 2 52484-292-000

Honda CB Shock Absorber Joint Rubber Set/2 ~ Replaces 52484-292-000

$6.76 USD
73-0093
Replace your shock joint rubbers with this Shock Absorber Joint Rubber Set of 2, replacing OEM #52484-292-000.Key Features• Shock absorber joint rubbers• Set of...
Honda CB900C CB1000C CB650SC 325mm stock length shock absorber set

Honda CB Custom Stock Length Shock Absorber Set ~ Black / Chrome 325mm

$139.95 USD
06-3647
Fit stock-length 325mm rear shocks to your CB900C, CB1000C Custom, or late CB650SC Nighthawk with this Stock-Length Shock Absorber Set. Black body with chrome...
Sold out
Universal black 290mm eye-to-eye shorty motorcycle shock absorber set

Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Black Eye-to-Eye 290mm

$139.95 USD
06-3592
Go shorter with a different mounting configuration using this Custom Shorty Shock Absorber Set. Black body and shroud with black progressive-wound springs, 290mm (11...
New
Sold out
Honda CB1000C CB900C rear shock fork gaitor

1980-83 Honda CB1000C / CB900C Rear Shock Fork Gaitor ~ Genuine Honda OEM

$34.95 USD
99-5459
Upgrade or restore your classic Honda motorcycle with this Rear Shock Fork Gaitor — genuine Honda OEM quality made to the factory specifications. This...
Honda CB650 CB900 CB1000 black shock absorber set stock 325mm length

Black Shock Absorber Set ~ Stock 325mm Length

$139.95 USD
06-3600
Replace your shocks with this Shock Absorber Set, black body with black springs and black end cap. 325mm (12 3/4") eye to eye. 4-position...
Honda CB900C CB1000C CB650SC 325mm stock length shock absorber set

Honda CB Custom Stock Length Shock Absorber Set ~ Black / Chrome 325mm

$139.95 USD
06-3607
Match the shorter CB900C, CB1000C Custom, or late CB650SC rear geometry with this 325mm Stock-Length Shock Absorber Set. Black body with chrome progressive-wound heavy-duty...
Sold out
Universal chrome 290mm eye-to-eye shorty motorcycle shock absorber set

Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Chrome Eye-to-Eye 290mm

$139.95 USD
06-3593
Pair a shortened chrome look with eye-to-eye mounting using this Custom Shorty Shock Absorber Set. Chrome body and shroud with chrome progressive-wound springs, 290mm...
compare

1981 Honda CB900C Custom · Shock Sets & Mounting Parts Buying guide

Compare the original air system with the replacement shocks

Honda’s original 1981 CB900C rear shocks use upper and lower eyes and a linked air system. Both featured replacements are 325 mm eye-to-eye coil-spring pairs with four-position preload. Match the actual mounts and supplied bushes before fitting.

Parts to consider

Honda CB Custom Stock Length Shock Absorber Set ~ Black / Chrome 325mm 325mm chrome-spring shocksBlack bodies with chrome springs and end caps; four preload positions, with bushings, inserts, washers and preload wrench.View part Black Shock Absorber Set ~ Stock 325mm Length 325mm all-black shocksBlack bodies, springs and end caps; 325mm eye-to-eye, with four-position preload adjustment.View part Honda CB Shock Absorber Joint Rubber Set/2 ~ Replaces 52484-292-000 Shock joint rubber pairTwo replacement joint rubbers; reference 52484-292-000.View part

Related parts: Replica shock nut · Replica shock washer

Check the complete replacement mounting package

The chrome-spring and all-black pairs list bushes, inserts, washers and a preload wrench. Their photographs show an eye at each end, consistent with the original mounting type. Check bush sizes and clearance against the motorcycle; the separate 52484-292-000 joint-rubber pair is not automatically a replacement for every bush supplied with an aftermarket set.

Assess lowering on the shaft-drive Custom

The 290 mm custom shock pairs in this category are shorter than the featured 325 mm sets. Sharing eye-type ends does not establish suitable ride height, travel or clearance. Have the shaft-drive suspension geometry, exhaust clearance and stand position assessed before choosing a different length; generic chain-angle advice does not apply to this motorcycle.

Buying questions

Can the original air-pressure instructions be used for these shocks?

No. The featured aftermarket sets specify four-position spring preload, while Honda’s original shocks are connected to an air system. Use the replacement maker’s installation and adjustment instructions and address the original air connections as that installation requires.

Does 325 mm prove that the shocks reproduce Honda’s original ride height?

It is the listed replacement eye-to-eye length. Confirm the fitted mounts, bush dimensions and intended application; overall length alone does not establish loaded ride height, spring rate or suspension travel. The product description is not a substitute for those installation checks.

Do the two joint rubbers replace every bush in a new shock pair?

The separate pair replaces reference 52484-292-000 at its matching mounts. The complete shock sets already list their own bushes and inserts. Compare the actual bush dimensions and instructions before adding separate rubber, nuts or washers.

Not sure which part you need?

Send your model and year, plus photos of your existing part and any changes to the original setup.

Ask a fitment question
Parts categories for 1981 Honda CB900C

Your cart

×