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1986 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk Rear Joint Repair and Short Shock Order Checks

The rear-shock choices for a 1986 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk include a referenced joint-rubber pair and several universal custom shock finishes. Determine whether the existing mounting joints are being renewed or complete short shocks are proposed. Those decisions require different component checks, and matching length alone does not settle the attachment choice.

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Honda CB1100 CB1000 shock absorber joint rubber set 2 52484-292-000

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

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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...
Universal chrome shrouded 290mm shock absorber set side detail

Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Chrome Shrouded 290mm

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Universal black shrouded 290mm shorty motorcycle shock absorber set

Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Black Shrouded 290mm

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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
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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...
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Universal black 290mm shorty motorcycle shock absorber set

Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Black 290mm

$139.95 USD
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Slam the back end with this Custom Shorty Shock Absorber Set, measuring 290mm (11 3/8") eye-to-clevis, noticeably shorter than stock for custom café, bobber,...
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1986 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk · Joint Rubber or Short Custom Shocks Buying guide

Establish the mount class and package count before comparing finish

Joint reference 52484-292-000 supplies two rubbers. Chrome shrouded shocks supply two at 290 mm eye-to-clevis with 12 mm ID x 21 mm upper bushings. The black eye-to-eye pair uses 10 mm ID x 21 mm OD at both ends. Black shrouded clevis shocks publish no supplied count.

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Honda CB Shock Absorber Joint Rubber Set/2 ~ Replaces 52484-292-000 Referenced rear joint rubber pairTwo 52484-292-000 pieces for matching left and right rear-shock joints.View part Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Chrome Shrouded 290mm Chrome shrouded clevis pairTwo custom 290 mm eye-to-clevis shocks with 12 mm ID x 21 mm upper bushings.View part Universal Motorcycle Shorty Shock Absorber Set ~ Black Eye-to-Eye 290mm Black 290 mm eye-to-eye pairTwo custom shocks using 10 mm ID x 21 mm OD bushings at both eyes.View part

Related parts: Black shrouded clevis finish; supplied count unstated

Define the retained-joint work before buying only rubber

Check both shocks, mounting sleeves, bolts and frame or swingarm bosses for wear. The two referenced joint rubbers cushion the corresponding compatible connections. Their supply does not establish that worn sleeves or damaged mounting hardware can stay in service, or that they fit every proposed custom shock.

Keep shorter-shock measurements separate from original ride-height specifications

The 290 mm choices are universal custom products. Assess mounting width, suspension travel, spring and tire clearances, chain angle and stand position as their listings require. Five-position preload adjustment does not state the original CB450SC shock length or a guaranteed amount of rear lowering.

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What should be inspected before treating the joint-rubber pair as the complete repair order?

Check both shocks, mounting sleeves, bolts and frame or swingarm bosses for wear. The package supplies two 52484-292-000 rubbers for matching joints. Use the retained hardware’s condition to decide whether additional mounting work is needed alongside those two pieces.

What differentiates the mounting requirements of the two 290 mm shock configurations?

The clevis choices specify 12 mm ID x 21 mm upper bushings and a lower clevis. The eye-to-eye pair has 10 mm ID x 21 mm OD bushings at both ends. Confirm the actual attachments; the eye-to-eye pair cannot substitute for a required clevis.

Which supply detail needs clarification before choosing the black shrouded clevis finish?

The black shrouded listing describes a set but does not state its supplied shock count. The chrome clevis and black eye-to-eye alternatives explicitly include two. Confirm that package quantity while retaining the same custom mount, travel and surrounding-clearance assessment.

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