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Forza rear shocks
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can be seen here:
www.oldbikebarn.com/Rear-Shocks-14-3-8-Eye-to-Eye
or would progressive from z1 be a wiser choice?
any other suggestions?:dry:
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I just bought a set off ebay for my 650, $112USD shipped to Canada. The mount up easy, look good, and seems to perform well. They're a lot stiffer then what I had, but I think thats just cause my old ones were so gone. So far I like them and wont be getting anything else anytime soon. Hard to beat them for the money, as Progressives will set you back twice as much.
Thanks...that is the type of info we all like to see:)
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I just like finally being able to provide a bit of advice after taking so much from this site
Were the shocks you purchased actually as long as they stated (14+ inches)?
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I just bought a set off ebay for my 650, $112USD shipped to Canada. The mount up easy, look good, and seems to perform well. They're a lot stiffer then what I had, but I think thats just cause my old ones were so gone. So far I like them and wont be getting anything else anytime soon. Hard to beat them for the money, as Progressives will set you back twice as much.
booyah!:woohoo: Thanks man! thats just what I was looking for.
I'm 98% sure my current shocks (stock) are 13.5". The forza's are 14 3/8. Would the extra 7/8 inch mess things up. Correct me if I'm wrong, but would the higher shocks change the trail/rake angle and make the bike a little more responsive? I am kinda looking for a more street oriented aggresive style more than the cruiser that its originally meant to be.
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would the higher shocks change the trail/rake angle and make the bike a little more responsive
It will, especially if you are used to worn out shocks. When I replaced mine, they would bottom out over bumps and wallow in the corners.
I feel like I ride my bike hard and I have no complaints about the rear shocks, the front suspension, however...
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