I CAN'T FIND AN EXACT ANSWER PLEASE HELP! Lowering parts ?'s

[NatiKiD]

Ok, I've searched the forums... Google... etc. I can't seem to find a direct answer to my lowering questions.. I have a 81 Suzuki GS-750L which is getting bobbed this winter. I do not want to go with a hard tail suspension, I'd rather run lowering shocks (streets in Cincinnati suck). I have found Progressive Shocks online that fit the bike, but it doesn't specify that it lowers the bike... I hear people saying "use smaller shocks" From what bike??? I heard Rebel shocks??? Sportster shocks??? So here are my questions:

1. What shocks from what bikes can I swap out to lower the rear of the bike?

2. Where or what can I do to lower the front?

This is my first bike build, I know cars... learning bikes. Help a noob out! Thanks.

[Steel Toed Tank]

My stock shocks are 13" eye to clevis.
If I wanted to lower my bike i would buy ones that are 11" eye to clevis.

For the front I would just loosen the triple clamps and slide the forks up through them to my desired ride high.
I you plan on going really low you may need risers as the space above the tops of the forks will be limited by the handle bars.


Tank

Ebay: 11" eye to clevis

[max parsons]

IKON will make shorter shocks for the same price as standard ones.I bought some a month ago.Google them in Nth Albury NSW Australia

[trippivot]

mr engineer .

progressive 412 shocks rear 11" shock = 2 inches of lowering.

and for the front a small piece of steel tubing installed under the inner damppening rod. gotta remove and disassemble the forks--you can choose how low you want- until it is rigid. spring height has to be adjusted same amount as you lower the fork.

better be ready to chop the kick stand.

There is your EXACT answer -- however I think you should enlist some experiencd help - doing it wrong will create a un-safe motorcycle -- and probably kill a guy - or possibly a child standing next to it.

[Nessism]

Just make sure those shorter shocks don't cause the rear tire to crash into the inner fender on full compression. Hate to read about someone crashing out as a result of hitting a pot hole.

[tkent02]

Because a 750L is just too tall?
Bbwaaahahahahahahaaaa!!!!!

[Steve]

Because a 750L is just too tall?
Bbwaaahahahahahahaaaa!!!!!

No, Tom, it's not the fit, it has to be the LOOK.

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[Sojourner]

Try eating more. At 235lbs I lower my bike just fine. (lol)

Seriously though, Steel Toed Tank has it. 11" E to C is a good start for the rear. Just keep in mind that the lower you go, so too goes the pipes. I was thinking about lowering until I realized I'd lose some lean angle on the right do to my exhaust setup.

I hear ya Steve, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm sure there's going to be a few eyes rolled and a few heads scratch when I post pics on the buckhorns I mounted on my 1100E. Put almost 50 miles on them yesterday and I honestly think it handles BETTER with the bucks. As for the OP, be sure to post up after you've lowered it and let us know your thoughts.

[tbirdhd]

hi look at this on ebay 360249004238 and trippivot is one of the guys on here that know what he is talking about,

[tkent02]

Need popcorn....

[Steve]

Need popcorn....

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[tkent02]

Thanks, Steve.

[Steve]

I'd like to say it's my pleasure.


No, really, I'd like to.

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[850 Combat]

Consider moving the lower shock mounts rearward on the swing arm. That will lower the rear.

[Remington44-77]

Put shorter bars on, it'll make you think it is lowered.