I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

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I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

15 Jan 2014 12:15
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Guys, I found some airshocks off an LTD. I believe they are stock. What would be the reason for having airshocks on your bike? Heavy passengers? Maybe adjustable ride height?
Two 1983 GPz 305's, 1984 GPz550, 1980 KZ550A, 1978 KZ1000A2A

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Re: I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

15 Jan 2014 13:29
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The 'standard' adjustment for shocks is to change the spring pre-load. Air shocks give you that capability without having to change anything physical on the bike.
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Re: I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

15 Jan 2014 17:05
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Any idea on how much travel they give? My idea is to use them for ride height adjustments.
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Re: I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

16 Jan 2014 21:14
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I put a set on my LTD and don't notice any measurable height change.
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Re: I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

17 Jan 2014 06:22
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They are really intended just for preload sag, so you can vary the amount of pressure depending on how much weight is on the bike. For example, you would increase the pressure if you had a passenger, or decrease it for riding solo.
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Re: I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

17 Jan 2014 11:35
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I would go with the weight issue! :woohoo: :laugh:

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Re: I found some LTD airshocks. Whats the reason for

17 Jan 2014 11:58
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z1kzonly wrote: I would go with the weight issue! :woohoo: :laugh:

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Might need a set of helper springs in that case or either double up on the air shocks. :( :( :(
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