Lowering blocks?

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Lowering blocks?

29 Nov 2009 13:07
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I want to lower my '82 KZ750H about 3" in the rear. I know that blocks are made to move the bottom of the shocks out (and yes, I know that renders them less effective), but I don't know who makes them or where to get them (or, for that matter, how to make them). Any ideas?

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Re: Lowering blocks?

29 Nov 2009 17:41
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Try jc whitney
1982 KZ 1170 LTD
10.25 to 1 comp
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Re: Lowering blocks?

29 Nov 2009 17:44
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try shorter shocks set on limp setting B)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: Lowering blocks?

30 Nov 2009 18:19
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Thanks for the responses. Turns out that you can't get blocks for the rear shocks on these bikes because the block would need to sit where the caliper is. I suppose the caliper could be moved, but sounds like more work then it's worth.

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Re: Lowering blocks?

30 Nov 2009 18:42
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3 inches is a lot, you'll need stiff shocks or have to be very light
78 KZ1000 A2A

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Re: Lowering blocks?

30 Nov 2009 18:42 - 30 Nov 2009 18:42
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Re: Lowering blocks?

30 Nov 2009 18:58
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Knight rider put honda rebel shocks on his it was low
1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
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Re: Lowering blocks?

01 Dec 2009 00:21
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kano, don't know how the bigger KZ's are set up, but on the KZ750 that's right exactly where the caliper sits. Couldn't use them.

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