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06 Oct 2008 14:44 - 06 Oct 2008 14:46 #240422
by 77_650B1
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels
New shocks are awesome!! was created by 77_650B1
So I got these cheap new dual rate shocks on eBay for 80 bucks plus shipping. Mine were gone and I was low on money. They arrived today, I slapped them on, and what a difference! No more wallowing around. I have the preload set too high since I figured two notches would be good without even testing, but thats easy enough to fix. Just wanted to share my happiness, its so nice to make the bike work and look that much better.
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels
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06 Oct 2008 15:36 #240433
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KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
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Who makes them? Glad your happy and hope they last for ya.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
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06 Oct 2008 17:34 #240448
by 77_650B1
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels
Replied by 77_650B1 on topic New shocks are awesome!!
Says "Forsa MDI" on the box, looks like an old aftermarket set or something. They look good, black body with chrome springs, fit into the stock mounts perfectly. Just gotta find the right preload setting and they should be great.
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels
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06 Oct 2008 18:49 #240467
by bill_wilcox100
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic New shocks are awesome!!
Congrats!
So now we want pictures.
Best of success.
So now we want pictures.
Best of success.
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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06 Oct 2008 23:06 - 06 Oct 2008 23:06 #240539
by PLUMMEN
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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the stock ones were pretty lame at best when new,30 years of use does them no favors.:laugh:
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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07 Oct 2008 00:11 - 07 Oct 2008 00:13 #240543
by kzr750r1
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
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You ain't kidding... My current crome units were a cheap replacement during the inital rebuild. Far better than mush of soft internals after years of neglect on the units that came with the bike.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
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08 Oct 2008 02:54 #240732
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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shocks and decent tires were 2 of the biggest issues these bikes had,even whennew.
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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08 Oct 2008 08:58 #240769
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1982 KZ1100 A2
1982 1100 SPECTRE
1982 1100 SPECTRE
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I need a new pair for my 82 A2. My fat butt along with the vetter pack make for alot of bottom outs. The ones I have still hold air but are much too soft even at the highest setting. When I got the bike one shock was set at one and the other at 4. Talk about a squirrelly ride.....chris3
1982 KZ1100 A2
1982 1100 SPECTRE
1982 1100 SPECTRE
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08 Oct 2008 11:37 #240790
by 77_650B1
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels
Replied by 77_650B1 on topic New shocks are awesome!!
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThese are from the same guys I bought mine off, same make, just all chrome instead of half black.
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels
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