KZ 650 modern shocks

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22 Feb 2007 09:51 #114425 by Tweasl
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Hello all,

Took my bike for its first outing in over ten years the other day. It was good to feel the force of the 70's once again. The bike ran pretty good, but will need some jetting changes etc. However, I am not satisfied. I need to modernize my scoot and the first thing I want to do is add a set of modern aftermarket or OEM shocks that will be about 1" longer than stock. I want to quicken the steering up some w/o a wheel change right now. I have been through the archives and it looks like a 13" eye to eye shock will do it? Am I correct? Also, what modern sportbike or naked bike has a shock with these dimensions?

Thanks Larry

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22 Feb 2007 19:41 #114622 by 77KZ650
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Im not sure about length, but ZRX shocks are a nice upgrade.
07 MDP Rookie of the Year
01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH

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22 Feb 2007 19:48 #114628 by dutchz
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ZRX shocks are 14"+. Not sure what other bikes have what you're looking for.
1974 Kawasaki Z1
Stock front hub and rear axle.

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23 Feb 2007 07:53 - 21 Feb 2013 21:28 #114734 by H1Vindicator
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23 Feb 2007 14:44 #114816 by Reifer
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progressive suspension has shocks available for the 650. pretty sure you can get them in different lengths. the springs are progressive wheich means they get stiffer the more they are compressed. my bro has them on his 78 650. riding the darn thing is like riding in your lazy boy! could ride it all day and never have any discomfort. they go for around 165 bux a pair.
1974 Z1
1978 kz1000
1979 kz1000
1981 GPz1100
1993 ZX 7
1995 KX 250
2000 ZRX 1100
2002 ZX12

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23 Feb 2007 20:47 #114866 by vipex
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Tweasl wrote:

Hello all,

Took my bike for its first outing in over ten years the other day. It was good to feel the force of the 70's once again. The bike ran pretty good, but will need some jetting changes etc. However, I am not satisfied. I need to modernize my scoot and the first thing I want to do is add a set of modern aftermarket or OEM shocks that will be about 1" longer than stock. I want to quicken the steering up some w/o a wheel change right now. I have been through the archives and it looks like a 13" eye to eye shock will do it? Am I correct? Also, what modern sportbike or naked bike has a shock with these dimensions?

Thanks Larry


what is your price range and your intended use for your 650 Larry?

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27 Feb 2007 11:20 #115827 by letthegoodtimesroll
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I replaced mine last year with a pair off of a Harley Sportster. You can get them off ebay for around $20. Mine were mint and only had to change the bushings.
1977 KZ650C1, Kerker Header, Dyna ignition and coils, GPZ 750 oil pan and cooler

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