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KZ 650 modern shocks
- Tweasl
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Took my bike for its first outing in over ten years the other day. It was good to feel the force of the 70's once again. The bike ran pretty good, but will need some jetting changes etc. However, I am not satisfied. I need to modernize my scoot and the first thing I want to do is add a set of modern aftermarket or OEM shocks that will be about 1" longer than stock. I want to quicken the steering up some w/o a wheel change right now. I have been through the archives and it looks like a 13" eye to eye shock will do it? Am I correct? Also, what modern sportbike or naked bike has a shock with these dimensions?
Thanks Larry
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Hello all,
Took my bike for its first outing in over ten years the other day. It was good to feel the force of the 70's once again. The bike ran pretty good, but will need some jetting changes etc. However, I am not satisfied. I need to modernize my scoot and the first thing I want to do is add a set of modern aftermarket or OEM shocks that will be about 1" longer than stock. I want to quicken the steering up some w/o a wheel change right now. I have been through the archives and it looks like a 13" eye to eye shock will do it? Am I correct? Also, what modern sportbike or naked bike has a shock with these dimensions?
Thanks Larry
what is your price range and your intended use for your 650 Larry?
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1977 KZ650C1, Kerker Header, Dyna ignition and coils, GPZ 750 oil pan and cooler
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