Rear Shocks (OEM Style) | Honda CT90 / Trail 90

Description

Rear Shocks (Factory Style) | Honda CT90 / Trail 90

Decades on, the CT90’s original rear shocks sag and lose their damping, turning every bump and dirt road into a rough ride. These factory-style rear shocks are the OEM-style replacement for the Trail 90 — and unlike the originals on the early bikes, they’re adjustable. Sold as a pair.

Why You Need This

As the original dampers wear, they lose their effectiveness — the ride goes spongy and harsh, and the back end stops settling over bumps. Our factory-style shocks restore a smooth, controlled ride and clean up the look of your CT90. They feature a standard spring-preload adjuster, so you can dial them in for your weight — unlike the rear shocks on the early CT90 (K0–K6), which weren’t adjustable.

Specifications

Dimensions

Note — appearance: The early Trail 90 (K0–K6) used shocks with shrouds color-matched to the bike. These replicate the later K7–K9 factory shocks with exposed springs — so on an early bike they look a little different, but they fit and work just the same.

Installation

Difficulty: Beginner

Tools needed: Wrenches for the upper and lower mount nuts.

1. Lubricate the shock bushings with grease before fitting — they slide onto the frame mounts more easily.
2. Bolt the shocks on at the upper and lower mounts.
3. Set the spring preload for your weight: with you seated on the bike, the shock should compress about 20–30% of its travel. Measure travel from the bottom of the rubber bumper on the chrome tube down to the piston seal on the lower body, and adjust the preload — tighter when carrying a passenger.