Beefier Rear Shocks on 78 kz650

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23 Jun 2011 09:22 #458870 by brademan76
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Hey guys,
I've recently acquired a 1978 kz650. My 6'3" 220lb frame bottoms the current rear shocks out pretty easily on bumps. I'm wondering what other shocks out there could help me with this problme. I haven't had much luck with the search feature on this forum, it seems kind of primitive. My first step is probably to ID the current shocks on the bike. Any help would be appreciated!

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23 Jun 2011 09:34 - 14 Feb 2013 11:35 #458873 by martin_csr
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23 Jun 2011 10:04 #458882 by 650ed
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Dave Quinn will set up your new Hagon shocks for you to match your weight, bike, riding style, etc. I've had mine for 4 years now and they're still great. Here's the link.

davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cg...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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23 Jun 2011 13:01 #458929 by brademan76
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Thanks guys, I'll look into those options mentioned!

I've also read about some monza sport shocks, and they also offer a cafe shock? What is the theory behind those shocks with the extra cylinder thing? Sorry for being ignorant.

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23 Jun 2011 18:40 - 14 Feb 2013 11:35 #459003 by martin_csr
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23 Jun 2011 21:23 - 23 Jun 2011 21:28 #459033 by Patton
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brademan76 wrote: Hey guys,
I've recently acquired a 1978 kz650. My 6'3" 220lb frame bottoms the current rear shocks out pretty easily on bumps. I'm wondering what other shocks out there could help me with this problme. I haven't had much luck with the search feature on this forum, it seems kind of primitive. My first step is probably to ID the current shocks on the bike. Any help would be appreciated!


Has pre-load adjustment been made? :unsure:

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Good Fortune! :)

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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23 Jun 2011 22:13 #459037 by hocbj23
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I also vote for the Hagons set up by Dave Quinn.Built 2 pair for me and they make a world of difference in ride quality.bj

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