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30 May 2010 05:33 #372032 by Jodyb17
what do I look for in replacement shocks? was created by Jodyb17
I am looking to get replacement shocks for my bike. Since I plan to one day do a swingarm conversion, I am hoping to not spend a heap of money on em. There is lots of stuff on fleabay.

Is getting a set of shocks that have a similar eye to eye dimension with bushings in good shape all I need to look for? I assume if I get shocks off of a similarly sized bike as mine I'm okay?
1977 KZ 650 C

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30 May 2010 06:24 #372038 by Bluemeanie
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I've heard that there is a lot of Harley take off shocks (new) that work well with the right dimensions on ebay? :)
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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30 May 2010 11:33 #372092 by Jodyb17
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Yeah, there's lots for decent prices. Have you tried out a set or heard of anyone trying them?
1977 KZ 650 C

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30 May 2010 11:43 #372094 by trianglelaguna
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enter "s&w rear shocks- kz" -on ebay...there are a few dirty ones..(for way cheap so far).but could be cleaned up and touched up for a giant improvment and savings over anything even near em in performance for under big prices$$$imo...they will rock yoooo wooorld...imo
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2003 ZX12R
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30 May 2010 12:30 #372109 by Sandy
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trianglelaguna wrote:

enter "s&w rear shocks- kz" -on ebay...there are a few dirty ones..(for way cheap so far).but could be cleaned up and touched up for a giant improvment and savings over anything even near em in performance for under big prices$$$imo...they will rock yoooo wooorld...imo


Tried that,but no hits...got a direct link?
1977 KZ1000 A-1

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30 May 2010 13:09 #372119 by Jodyb17
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationwould something for an enduro bike work?

1977 KZ 650 C

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30 May 2010 13:46 - 30 May 2010 13:48 #372124 by Patton
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationSprings might be stiffer than desired.
Be mindful of eye to eye distance needed.
Good Fortune! :)

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KZ900 LTD
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30 May 2010 16:02 #372151 by trianglelaguna
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those shocks transform a bikes handling ...works so good you actually are suprised a simple in appearence shock like them can be SO good.....
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife

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30 May 2010 16:42 #372158 by Patton
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Time's almost gone for OFFLINE Jodyb17 to bid on the S&W's. :ohmy:
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30 May 2010 20:49 #372221 by bountyhunter
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You need to get the correct spring rate which your bike was designed for. If you just get stiff shocks, they will break your back.
1979 KZ-750 Twin

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02 Jun 2010 08:06 #372811 by Genros
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I tried the harley shocks, the springs were way to stiff. Are the S&W decent shocks?

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02 Jun 2010 09:17 #372826 by 531blackbanshee
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i bought some progressive shocks for my 80 model z1r last week and spent $225.00 on the shocks and springs.they are not ohlins but a helluva lot better than the 30year old stockers that were on there.

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