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23 Aug 2012 17:03 - 23 Aug 2012 17:07 #544339
by Spectre1982
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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I've got a 1982 KZ 750 Spectre all stock. It has the air suspension front and rear. I'd like to change the rear to regular coil-overs. My air shocks bottom out with a 200 lb rider. I've had the psi at 10, 20, 30+ and it bottoms out. I think they're done for. Anybody have a good source I could look for new suspension components? I'd prefer a performance upgrade, but a stock set would suffice.
Thanks!
Thanks!
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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23 Aug 2012 17:19 #544341
by MFolks
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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Progressive shocks are popular with most riders, but here's more choices:
Shocks and Suspensions
www.progressivesuspension.com
www.racetech.com
www.hygearsuspension.com
www.aftershocks-suspension.com
www.gpsuspension.com
www.ikonsuspension.com/content/the_ikon_suspension_story.shtml (The former Koni shock absorbers)
www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/web...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html
mpcustomvalve.co.za/index.html
Shocks and Suspensions
www.progressivesuspension.com
www.racetech.com
www.hygearsuspension.com
www.aftershocks-suspension.com
www.gpsuspension.com
www.ikonsuspension.com/content/the_ikon_suspension_story.shtml (The former Koni shock absorbers)
www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/web...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html
mpcustomvalve.co.za/index.html
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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23 Aug 2012 19:09 #544364
by Kevin STP
83 Spectre 750
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I had the same problem with my Spectre shocks,I drained the oil and refilled with 7wt. and a small amount of Mystery oil.Huge difference!
83 Spectre 750
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23 Aug 2012 19:23 #544365
by 650ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Call Dave Quinn. He can set you up a set of Hagons to match your bike/weight/riding style, etc. First class shocks and vendor. Lots of styles to pick from; stainless bodies and shrouds. I've had mine for 7 years and love them. Ed
www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/web...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html
www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/web...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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07 Jan 2013 16:44 #566238
by Spectre1982
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
(Avatar picture is from Alleycatscustoms.com)
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I can see my reflection just from the picture!!!
Those look great.
Those look great.
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
(Avatar picture is from Alleycatscustoms.com)
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