Coil over change out

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Coil over change out

23 Aug 2012 17:03 - 23 Aug 2012 17:07
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I've got a 1982 KZ 750 Spectre all stock. It has the air suspension front and rear. I'd like to change the rear to regular coil-overs. My air shocks bottom out with a 200 lb rider. I've had the psi at 10, 20, 30+ and it bottoms out. I think they're done for. Anybody have a good source I could look for new suspension components? I'd prefer a performance upgrade, but a stock set would suffice.

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1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre

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1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago



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Re: Coil over change out

23 Aug 2012 17:19
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Re: Coil over change out

23 Aug 2012 19:09
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I had the same problem with my Spectre shocks,I drained the oil and refilled with 7wt. and a small amount of Mystery oil.Huge difference!
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Re: Coil over change out

23 Aug 2012 19:23
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Call Dave Quinn. He can set you up a set of Hagons to match your bike/weight/riding style, etc. First class shocks and vendor. Lots of styles to pick from; stainless bodies and shrouds. I've had mine for 7 years and love them. Ed

www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/web...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html

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Re: Coil over change out

07 Jan 2013 16:44
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I can see my reflection just from the picture!!!

Those look great.
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre

1978 Kawasaki KZ200

1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago



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