Got shocks?

[deville]

Is there a stock or OEM rear shock that is shorter than the factory units on my '78 750E? Just looking to get a little lower

[deville]

Lookin' for a direct bolt-on (I'm feeling a tad lazy today )

[psyguy]

http://www.progressivesuspension.com

they start at 11" long in 1/2'' increments, i think (whereas stock is 13'')

[nastyjones]

Do you want sit lower yourself or have the bike sit lower? If it's you, shave a couple of inches off the foam on the seat. Lots of people here have done that to make it easier to put their feet on the ground comfortably.

[deville]

Do you want sit lower yourself or have the bike sit lower? If it's you, shave a couple of inches off the foam on the seat. Lots of people here have done that to make it easier to put their feet on the ground comfortably.

Yes and yes. The seat is cut down 1.5 inches already, but just lookin to get lower. Height is not the problem (I'm 6'2" )

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. deville,

I recently put on a set of (stock length) MDI shocks from CRC2Online. They're a little stiff but work much better than my worn out 30 year old shocks. You can buy shocks similar to stock, just an inch or so shorter. Here's a list compiled by Mr. Griffin that I found in some guy's "mega-welcome"....

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For suspension upgrades, the front end is pretty simple: Progressive brand springs and fresh 15W fork oil. (http://www.mawonline.com has pretty good prices on Progressive products.)

(If you need extra heavy spring rate for your forks (for bigger riders or heavy loads) try Sonic Fork Springs. There's an online tool for calculating the proper spring rate according to your bike, weight, riding style, etc.)

The rear end isn't so simple.

Most of these brands are available in 'eye to eye' and 'eye to clevis' configurations, in different lengths for twin shock GS models. The options are arranged in order of price, low to high.

1. $65-$90 Emgo/MDI: Found all over ebay, and at about every vendor on the internet. General consensus of users seems to be that they are ok quality, but very stiffly sprung. Essentially the bare minimum option from stock. (For example, see: http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/rear_shocks.htm)

2. $120 Redwing: Evidently no longer made, they are still available at www.loudfastugly.com (and omarsdtr.com). I've not been able to find anyone who's actually used them, but they appear to be of halfway decent quality.

3. $210-$230 Progressive 12 Series: Lots of information here and all over the web about them. Most people seem happy with them, several different spring weights available. Available at most online retailers. www.denniskirk.com is a vendor I have had great luck with over the years.

4. $218-$270 Hagon Type A: Seem very similar to Progressive 12 series as far as owner satisfaction, quality of construction, and price. Available in the USA at www.davequinnmotorcycles.com

5. $320-$400+ Ikon 76 Series: Generally pretty highly regarded, lots of options available. From what I've read on the internet, they do seem to be more highly regarded than Progressive. Can be found at http://www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/servlet/StoreFront

6. $419-$589 Works Performance Steel Tracker: Very highly regarded, lots of positive reviews around the internet of Works Performance in general. Customer service (including rebuilding any brand of shock) is very highly rated. More info at http://www.worksperformance.com/html/home.html

There are other options available that can be more expensive, including offerings from Works, Ikon, Ohlins. White Brothers, once a powerhouse in the motorcycle industry, has ceased operations.
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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff