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14 Dec 2005 13:06 #13174
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Does anyone know what the measurement is from the center of one eyelet to the other eyelet is on factory KZ650 shocks 1978. I need about two more inches of shock so I am looking for another shock that is longer. Triumph had almost 13 inch shocks on their bikes, and I wondered if that would work. Any ideas.
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14 Dec 2005 13:36 #13186
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I have a set of very good shocks from a KZ1000P14 that are some 13 inches. I do not know if the attachments are the same. From the parts diagram they would appear to attach in the same way.
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14 Dec 2005 19:19 #13243
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why do you need longer shocks?
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14 Dec 2005 21:23 #13260
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1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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Hardley Sportster stock shocks, 13.5".
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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16 Dec 2005 08:45 #13480
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I am trying to get the back end of the bike just a little higher. I had some air shocks on the bike but I was wondering if the factory KZ650 shocks were longer or a pair off of a 1000 might be longer.
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16 Dec 2005 09:16 #13487
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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Replied by rstnick on topic KZ650 needs longer shocks!
Sorry, neither of my 650s have factory shocks. Someone here must have a set!
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16 Dec 2005 16:16 #13521
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I have the original shocks off my '78 KZ650 in a box in the garage. Cannot check right now, as I am at work, but post here if you still require the measurement, and I can check in the morning when I get up. Later.
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16 Dec 2005 16:37 #13525
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have you tried setting the adjusters to a stiffer setting on your shocks?
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17 Dec 2005 13:40 #13595
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Stock length on 1978 B,C, and D model shocks are 13.5 inch. I use them on all of my KZs due to my short fat body. I think the Z1, KZ900 and KZ1000 all had 14 or 14.5 shocks. Progressive makes shorter shocks but I don't know about longer. You can use 1000/900 shocks on 650s as they mount the same.
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17 Dec 2005 14:27 #13598
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I just looked up the Progressive shocks for the 78 650B and 78 1000A and they say the 650 uses a 13" shock while the 1000 uses a 13.5" shock. If that's incorrect then blame Dennis Kirk, as that's where I looked up the info 
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19 Dec 2005 10:08 #13740
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Thanks for the help guys, I put on a set of 1000 shocks turned all the way up on adjustment. They look great.
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19 Dec 2005 11:26 #13745
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Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
Replied by rstnick on topic KZ650 needs longer shocks!
Hey Wildog, you got any pictures of this 650 Streetfighter as she sits now?
Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
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