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rear shocks

25 Jan 2013 00:21
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i know its prob been asked a thousand times but gonna ask again.
need new rear shockes for the bike thay are just plan tired
i have read some were that the stock shocks wern't real great when new so was wondering were to go get some decent ones the bike is a 80 550 ltd
dont need racing shockes i ride it most of the time by myself but on acation wife rides with me me my self hit about 220lbs with the wife its about 350ish or less so was just wondering what you guys serjust

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1980 kz 550 ltd stock

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Re: rear shocks

25 Jan 2013 00:30 - 25 Jan 2013 00:31
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The original rear shocks really were better suited for pogo sticks. If you're considering staying close to stock consider Hagon shocks for the rear. Contact Dave Quinn (see link) and he will set up a pair for your specific bike, riding style, weight, etc. I put a set on my bike 6 years ago and they are still great! Along with providing superior suspension they have stainless steel bodies and shrouds. Mine are like #4 in bottom picture. Ed

davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cg...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: rear shocks

25 Jan 2013 01:27
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Could also contact Z1 Enterprises for advice and recommendations.

Click > www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...202B&item=PS12-1202B

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: rear shocks

26 Jan 2013 23:43
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thanks guys have delt with z1 before prob will contact them when i get ready to order
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Re: rear shocks

27 Jan 2013 03:18
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do you know what the shock that bike takes ..measures eye to eye
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Re: rear shocks

27 Jan 2013 21:13
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not shure but can measure
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Re: rear shocks

20 Feb 2013 00:01
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finnaly got chance to measure shocks best can tell 13 inches
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