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21 Aug 2007 14:33 #165446
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im wanting to get shocks that will let the rear end of my bike down a lil bit. i currently have the stock shocks that are 13.5 inches eye to eye. i was wondering if anyone has done the same thing and how they liked it. ive looked at fleabay but to no avail cant seem to find anything shorter thats in a decent price range. this is for a 78 1000 by the way. gringo seems to like the 500 vulcan shocks but would that get me down any?
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21 Aug 2007 14:52 #165452
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Honda VT 750 shadow 11.5 inches. you need to get them from a bike approx. same size and weight so the spring rates will be similar
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21 Aug 2007 16:43 #165470
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did u do it to yours? and did u like it?
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21 Aug 2007 17:21 #165480
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Couple of years ago I picked up a pair of Harley shocks at a swap meet. I was told they were off a "Hugger" whatever that is. Anyway they were 11 1/2" shocks. I had to grind some off the eyes to make them fit and swap out the rubber pieces, but I think the bike handles better and rides better. Also had to cut off the side stand and reweld it since it was then too long. Took about 1 1/4" out of it. I dropped the front end by sliding the fork legs up about and inch so your stand measurements may differ. Only problem I have is that I have to keep the shocks on the highest setting or they wil drag the fender on a bump. I would say 12" or 12 1/2 Inc would be perfect. Some of the earlier KZ's had a shorter sidestand with a more forward position. Should work if you can find one.
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