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need 13" shocks to fit a cb550 :)
stuartni:
--- Quote from: Ewan 500 K1 on January 17, 2014, 07:44:59 PM ---yep loads of stories about effects on handling from raising the rear end (eg tank slapping tendancies)... but equally loads that say its nothing to worry about as long as you fit a damper. Roads here have been on a downhill slide since the Romans buggered off home.
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I reckoned I needed the 2 inch extra to guarantee that the rear tyre wouldnt rub on the base of the hoop plate ..
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Never thought to check swing arm / chain clearance and the bike's in bits again just now while the frame is with the powder coater.
Shocks are custom Hagons
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think i might invest if a damper as well as froth wagon springs front is to soft
stuartni:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 17, 2014, 08:09:23 PM ---I have a pair of partially dismantled Marzocchi Strada AG rear shocks in the loft (the ones in red with the piggyback reservoir), no idea of length but will have a look. Even if your weren't interested or they were not good enough at least you'd know if another set of them would be suitable.
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i would be very interested in these 8)
stuartni:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 24, 2014, 01:43:48 PM ---Will go and get them out of the loft shortly Stuart, kinda pushed for time ATM.
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no problem at all no rush bikes not going anywhere until summer 8)
Norniron:
--- Quote from: Norniron400f on January 18, 2014, 06:20:57 PM ---
--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 17, 2014, 08:09:23 PM ---I have a pair of partially dismantled Marzocchi Strada AG rear shocks in the loft (the ones in red with the piggyback reservoir), no idea of length but will have a look. Even if your weren't interested or they were not good enough at least you'd know if another set of them would be suitable.
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I think those red marzocchis are 14".il measure mine 2moro
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Measured mine at 14"
Yoshi823:
I fitted the OEM shocks from my CB750F2 to my commuter CB550F1 & it made quite a differance to the handling & extra ground clearance
At one time I fitted some CB900FZ shocks to my 550F1 but they were too long so went back to the 750F2 shocks
I have these Koni shocks for sale (£80 +p&p)
Not sure what they are eye-to-eye but they were from one of my CB550Fs
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