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rear shock advise needed
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The factory shocks were pretty bad. I bought my KZ750 new, and I asked one of the mechanics how many miles I could run before the shocks were gone.... his answer was:shadow44 wrote: In the middle of a complete and major rebuild and restore of my 76 kz900. a couple of years ago, I did a quick restore and put on some new rear shocks factory replacements from johnnys Vintage MC (good people) but I am not happy with them.
"They were gone when you bought the bike."
The owner of the dealership heard that and glared at him...... :laugh:
I got some progressive (brand and type) rear shocks that are gas filled and I think they are great. You can buy a wide range of spring sets to go on them to dial in for your typical ride weight and they are adjustable.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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We went with Progressive gas shocks with the heavy duty springs ( straight black ) through Z1e.
When I'm alone I set them to the middle setting , when we ride together it's on the highest setting and they work well, smooth ride and we don't bottom out on the pot holes.
JD
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bountyhunter wrote: ...The factory shocks were pretty bad. I bought my KZ750 new, and I asked one of the mechanics how many miles I could run before the shocks were gone.... his answer was:
"They were gone when you bought the bike."
Wow, an honest dealer! It is true, the original shocks were the biggest weak point on the KZ's. Mine were totally shot before 10,000 miles. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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