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replica shock absorbers

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Ewan 500 K1:
.. standard rears are 315mm on the 500, Hagon do one that suits. Probs do one for 750 too

hairygit:
Before you condemn the existing shocks, do a thorough test on the swinging arm bushes and rear wheel bearings if you haven't already done so. Knackered swingarm bushes can also cause the symptoms you describe, and I don't think half an inch longer shocks would make that much difference.

wolfheze:
Already checked bushes and bearings, seem to be ok. Is better with a passenger [lower ride height] so am thinking it is a geometry problem. sure i read somewhere 70s cb already had a short trail by the standards of the time.I am used to more modern bikes when a few  mm of ride height will make quite a big difference to the steering.

Ewan 500 K1:
... remember reading that trail varies acroos the 750 models. If I remember right its the later ones that have the shorter trail ... damned if I can remember where I read what the differences between models though ... but i'd agree that an extra half inch at the rear end doesn't seem that much . Could you borrow a standard set off someone first to see if it makes a diff ?

wolfheze:
Could be worth trying some standard ones first, i know where i can borrow a pair.

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