Shock compression question

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Shock compression question

08 Sep 2014 21:58
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I've got a 1978 kz750 that I'm building a custom out of. Does anyone the length of the rear shocks (eyelet to eyelet) when they are fully compressed (bottomed)?

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Re: Shock compression question

08 Sep 2014 23:13
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I'm not sure that number is specified. The length is specified unloaded. They also spec the force required to compress the spring 1" or 2" as I recall. I have the 1979 KZ750 twin which is basically identical. I think the spec on the progressive springs I got was 80 lbs to compress one inch and 120 to compress the second inch or something like that.

Anyway, the "free length" uncompressed is specified most places but I haven't seen a "fully compressed" spec before.
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Re: Shock compression question

11 Sep 2014 02:01
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In case anyone is interested. I put one of my rear shocks in my press. Full shock compression from eyelet to eyelet is 10".

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