lowering &quot;blocks&quot;

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lowering "blocks"

11 Mar 2012 00:56

they were attached to lower shock mount to lower ride height, very popular way back when.(i had them on my '74 and '76 900s) has anyone heard of these and if so are they still available?

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11 Mar 2012 03:41

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Lowering blocks still appear on ebay occasionally.

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Re: lowering "blocks"

11 Mar 2012 10:54

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I think you can still buy them new. I'll check another site and get back. Roy

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11 Mar 2012 12:48

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I had a set on my cb550 four 15 years ago I looked all over when I got my KZ and couldnt find any new. saw a few on ebay and they always go for big money.

My brother made me a set for my Goldwing

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Re: lowering "blocks"

11 Mar 2012 13:15 - 11 Mar 2012 13:17

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www.pingelonline.com/front_end_lowering_blocks.htm

Around 20 bucks!

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12 Mar 2012 12:13

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I gave it a good try looking for the wishbones. A machanist could make a few bucks making them. roy

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12 Mar 2012 21:19

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration

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12 Mar 2012 21:39

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Good find! I looked for a good while. Roy

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12 Mar 2012 22:41

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This particular ebay item appeared by using search term KZ lowering blocks.

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12 Mar 2012 22:46

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Tried them once, and only took a short ride to learn they feel about the same as struts, meaning lost dental fillings and yellow pages for chiropractors. :lol:

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Re: lowering "blocks"

14 Mar 2012 00:21

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThe ebay item id given is invalid, no result has been senthere you go ask and ye shall receive

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