1979 kz1000 st

Hello , I have a 1979 kz1000 st and I want to put 12" shocks on her . Can someone tell me what different shock options do I have [brand name , part #] so I can lower her . I don't want to cut my seat , I like the look.

progressive,works,ohlins

What is your weight,inseam?
The st is a tall and heavy bike.
I like a 13 in. shock with a softer spring.
Ride comfort and handling is improved.
With a stiffer spring the shock is near full extention most of the time and the tire will lose contact with the road.
But you can not go to soft or you will bottom out,you will need stiffer compression dampning on the shock.

Also you can raise the forks about an in.
Only one side at a time,tighten that side back up to factory specs,then the other side

I'm 5'11" 225 lb. and my inseam is 30 .

66tbird wrote:

I'm 5'11" 225 lb. and my inseam is 30 .

That about the same as mine.
I have good results with progressive series 12 13" shocks and the 90/130 springs.
If need be preload can be increased with the adjusters.
Progressive also makes an 11.5" shock but it takes a shorter spring.

Thankyou vary mutch Nebr_Rex. I was looking at your picture and it looks like you cut the seat foam . Is that the stock seat cover ?

fibrglass seat pan
unknow origin,came with another st