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31 May 2010 23:03 #372533
by School Teacher
1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA
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Any body run them? if you do or have in the past tell me why you do and if you don't any more why did you stop?
why do people run them?
thanks in advance for the education.
why do people run them?
thanks in advance for the education.
1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA
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01 Jun 2010 08:58 #372579
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Air Shocks
Air adjustable shocks provide an easy way to adjust the spring rate, more air pressure = higher spring rate. Goldwings and Concours 1000s used them. I used to ride a Concours and the air shock made it very easy for me to adjust for changing load and riding conditions, ie - adding or removing luggage and passenger. Modern sport bikes generally use a threaded collar to make this adjustment. It is more difficult to use, but there is no chance of leakage. Unless a person needs to make frequent adjustments, I see no need for the air shock's added weight and complexity. A premium set of mechanically adjustable shocks makes more sense to me. YMMV.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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