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20 Sep 2007 09:52 #171767
by The Gringo
Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special
Replied by The Gringo on topic shorter shocks
The best thing I've found to use so far is shocks off a 500 Vulcan. They are about 2" shorter than stock and bolt right on with no issues at all and they look like stock. I've currently got a set on my 77 650 C-1 that I bought off ebay for $29 inc. shipping. Here's a pic.
Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special
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20 Sep 2007 11:00 #171775
by Patton
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Replied by Patton on topic shorter shocks
BoZ650 wrote:
Perhaps already considered, but would be mindful about maintaining sufficient rear tire-fender clearance as shocks compress (so as not to rip out the under-fender wiring). If front end is also reduced by raising fork tubes in triple clamp, beware of headers contacting front fender at max compression (say fork dive under extreme braking, hitting pot hole, etc.). And less ground clearance for header in any event.
That said, I also like 'em lowered.
Im 5 foot 6 and want to lower my kz650.I need to know what 11.5 or 12 inch shocks I should look for on ebay.Or if anyone has a set not in use.
Perhaps already considered, but would be mindful about maintaining sufficient rear tire-fender clearance as shocks compress (so as not to rip out the under-fender wiring). If front end is also reduced by raising fork tubes in triple clamp, beware of headers contacting front fender at max compression (say fork dive under extreme braking, hitting pot hole, etc.). And less ground clearance for header in any event.
That said, I also like 'em lowered.
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