Rear Shock Mount

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firestoned

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Discussion Starter • #1 • Nov 7, 2009

On my 2000 V star 1100, down where the rear shock mounts to the frame underneath the bike, there is what appears to be another lower mounting location for the shock assembly. Does anybody know why it is there? What would happen if I switched locations?

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