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1. Remove shocks.
2. Install solid struts.
3. Start shopping for replacement final drive unit.
The left-side shock mount is part of the cast case of the final drive. Not sure just how strong it is, but it's designed to take the cushioned loads of a spring and hydraulic damper. The sudden jolts of a rigid mount might be a bit too much.
I think others have hard-tailed shafties, not sure how they did it or how long they lasted.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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