Rear shocks LTD 750 Twin -83

Hi!

I lowererd my bike two years ago whit a pair of cheap HD shocks, 11 inch long. Thiebike is quite stiff in the backend now so I thinking about putting back the originals. Does anybody know if the original shocks for this bike is good or should I stick with the HD shocks?

JanTaliban wrote:

Hi!

I lowererd my bike two years ago whit a pair of cheap HD shocks, 11 inch long. Thiebike is quite stiff in the backend now so I thinking about putting back the originals. Does anybody know if the original shocks for this bike is good or should I stick with the HD shocks?

The original equipment shocks that come on the bike are typically junk.

You can get some progressive springs and gas shocks to raise the ride to stock height and you will love the ride comfort. Z1 sells them and installs the springs for free.

Could you post a picture of those HD shocks,please.
I was thinking about lowering the ass end on my bike as well,but haven't come across any shocks that will mount,and NOT rub the chainguard.
Thanks!

They look like this, but you have to grind off the lower mount to get them to fit.

I have a pair of stockers off a 76 ill trade ya for the shorties.or i have a set of progressives on my 79 1000 i would trade.

76 LTD wrote:

I have a pair of stockers off a 76 ill trade ya for the shorties.or i have a set of progressives on my 79 1000 i would trade.

I'd like to see those shocks too...and a measurement.(the progessives)

Thanks.

they measure 13 inches bolt hole to bolt hole.they are black and dirty but work fine and dont leak.

Too long (eye to eye).
Thanks though,appreciate it.