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Kz1100 spectre rear shock help
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17 Jan 2022 01:49 #860611
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Hi , looking for some advice on replacing the very tired shocks on the back of my 1983 kz1100 spectre , I’ve recently put back on the road after 7/8 years of standing .My main concern is what size of shock will fit , the eye to eye distance is 325 mm , the nearest I can find is 320 mm or 340mm, would I be able to fit the longer shocks without causing problems ? I don’t really want the bike to sit any lower than already is, I’ve never owned a shaft drive bike before so a bit clueless and don’t want to mess the bike up , any advice would be appreciated , thanks Steve .
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17 Jan 2022 12:21 #860628
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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Have you looked at these?
www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/?year_id=1561&...ction=vpf-ymm-search
These used to be known as Koni, a well respected shock back in the day.
www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/?year_id=1561&...ction=vpf-ymm-search
These used to be known as Koni, a well respected shock back in the day.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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17 Jan 2022 13:10 #860635
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'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
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Both iKon and Hagon have a good reputation.
www.ikonsuspension.com/product/7610-1429/
www.z1enterprises.com/hagon-rs-shocks-st...z1-kz1000-kz750.html
www.ikonsuspension.com/product/7610-1429/
www.z1enterprises.com/hagon-rs-shocks-st...z1-kz1000-kz750.html
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
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17 Jan 2022 13:11 #860636
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1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel
2001 ZX-6R
Replied by ghostdive on topic Kz1100 spectre rear shock help
I've got longer shocks from a 900 on my 750 shaft, works fine and I appreciate the higher seat. I think eye to eye is something like 340/350mm.
1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel
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17 Jan 2022 13:49 #860638
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Thanks , I think I’d like to raise it up a touch , I was just worried I was going to through something out of sync , maybe I’ve been overthinking it , going to have a shop about and see what a can afford to go with .
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