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03 Oct 2013 15:09 #608666 by 83KZ750LTD
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This winter, I plan on going through the bike to replace bearings, shorter control cables, and shocks. I'm pretty sure I know what I'll need for the bearings and cables. However, I'm not so sure about the rear shocks. I'm interested in finding out some opinions for replacement shocks.

I've found these: Dime City Cycles

These too: z1enterprises

Anyone else have any other suggestions?
1983 KZ750-F1 LTD - 8000 miles - 2/2015 - Head gasket time!

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03 Oct 2013 15:35 #608668 by 83KZ750LTD
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Just found Hagon shocks as well but they look more expensive. I guess my question at this point is if the Dime City shocks are worth a damn...
1983 KZ750-F1 LTD - 8000 miles - 2/2015 - Head gasket time!

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03 Oct 2013 15:43 - 03 Oct 2013 15:45 #608669 by bountyhunter
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83KZ750LTD wrote: Just found Hagon shocks as well but they look more expensive. I guess my question at this point is if the Dime City shocks are worth a damn...

They look like the ones I got from JC Whitney a long time ago. Way too stiff, very harsh ride. I currently run the gas progressives and they are WAYYY better. Make sure to get the correct springs for your bike, they come in an assortment of stiffness ranges. I don't think you'll find better prices than Z1 and they are knowledgable about fitting.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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03 Oct 2013 16:23 #608671 by 650ed
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Hagons are more expensive, but they do work very well. I've had them on my bike for 6+ years and they still look and work great. The pic below shows mine on my bike, but Hagon makes a bunch of different styles. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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03 Oct 2013 17:16 #608673 by NakedFun
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You could always get some ZRX1100/1200 take offs reasonable off Ebay and the ZRXOA. They are rebuildable, modable, and adjustable.

FWIW,
Cory
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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03 Oct 2013 18:56 #608684 by Forrest
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I like Works Performance Shocks. If you desire performance over stock looks that is. BTW, they do make them in chrome.


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1977 KZ650B Ready & Fit to Roll Anywhere!
1974 F7 175 -first bike and still own, full resto soon!
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08 Oct 2013 15:44 #609258 by Kawman
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I purchased a pair of Hagons a few months ago and they are awesome !! Kinda pricey but well worth it.
'78 KZ650B, '06 ZZR

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12 Oct 2013 02:02 #609739 by Jrbrownie00
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I just bought a set of progressive 412s on amazon for 205 shipped. Hoping for good things.
82' kz750 ltd.

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12 Oct 2013 09:09 #609754 by etbike3135
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Progressive shocks made me want to sell my bike and not ride anymore.
1973 Kawasaki Z1
18 years in dragbikes

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12 Oct 2013 11:09 #609762 by koolaid_kid
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As long as you purchased the correct spring rate for your Progressives you will love them. Huge improvement over stock. Ran them many years on my GS1100E.
1983 GPz 750
810 Wiseco, Kerker, K&N, DynoJet S3, Accel, Progressive, etc.

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13 Oct 2013 14:05 #609858 by Jrbrownie00
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koolaid_kid wrote: As long as you purchased the correct spring rate for your Progressives you will love them. Huge improvement over stock. Ran them many years on my GS1100E.


I bought what progressive recommends on there site. I'm confident in my purchase, I read so many positive reviews and testimonies that said exactly what you did.
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13 Oct 2013 14:29 #609860 by MFolks
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Some shock makers/suppliers:

Shocks and Suspensions
www.progressivesuspension.com
www.racetech.com
www.hygearsuspension.com
www.aftershocks-suspension.com
www.gpsuspension.com
www.ikonsuspension.com/content/the_ikon_suspension_story.shtml (The former Koni shock absorbers)
www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/web...GON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html
mpcustomvalve.co.za/index.html
www.yssusa.com/home.html
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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