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05 Sep 2008 14:04 #235674
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Does anyone know which progressive shocks will fit a 1982 KZ750-N1?
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05 Sep 2008 14:17 #235676
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Check with Jeff at
www.Z1Enterprises.com
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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05 Sep 2008 22:59 - 05 Sep 2008 23:01 #235751
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1979 KZ-750 Twin
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Last time I talked to him, he offered to mount the springs on the shocks no charge if you buy them from him.... a very generous offer if they still do it. That job is a royal PITA if you don't own a spring compressor.
BTW, I got the Progressive brand shocks/springs for my 750 twin. Not sure if yours is the same, but I recall the spring rates were something like 80/120 in that ballpark. I think that is the pound force required to compress the spring one inch and then two inches.
BTW, I got the Progressive brand shocks/springs for my 750 twin. Not sure if yours is the same, but I recall the spring rates were something like 80/120 in that ballpark. I think that is the pound force required to compress the spring one inch and then two inches.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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15 Sep 2008 17:16 #237271
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Tried Z1 but they are unable to cross reference. They suggested that I take some measurements from my old shocks. What would you measure and how? Have any of the Spectre owners here changed out the air shocks to standard shocks?
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15 Sep 2008 17:42 #237274
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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Did you try the progressive website?
www.progressivesuspension.com
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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15 Sep 2008 17:58 - 15 Sep 2008 17:59 #237278
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Tried the progressive web site and also spoke with there tech support they dont have any shocks listed for a 1982 KZ750-N Spectre.
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15 Sep 2008 18:14 #237282
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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Some other website to try:
1. www.hygearsuspension.com
2. www.aftershocks-suspension.com
3. www.gpsuspension.com
4. www.oldkawman.com
5. www.oldbikebarn.com
6. www.bikebandit.com
7. and maybe www.racetech.com
1. www.hygearsuspension.com
2. www.aftershocks-suspension.com
3. www.gpsuspension.com
4. www.oldkawman.com
5. www.oldbikebarn.com
6. www.bikebandit.com
7. and maybe www.racetech.com
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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15 Sep 2008 18:24 #237284
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Measure the distance center to center between the two mounting bolt holes.
76-80 KZ750 twin is 12.5"
80-82 KZ750 E & H is 13.5"
Then select springs to match your weight and riding style. I bought 90/140 springs (I weigh 235 lbs) and they were entirely too stiff.
76-80 KZ750 twin is 12.5"
80-82 KZ750 E & H is 13.5"
Then select springs to match your weight and riding style. I bought 90/140 springs (I weigh 235 lbs) and they were entirely too stiff.
KD9JUR
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