Raise GS750

[Guest]

Hey Guys,

I have a 1978 GS750 that I am looking to raise the rear a bit. I believe the stock shock length is 13" is there a recommended maximum for lengthening the suspension as to not make the bike to twitchy? I was looking at the 14" progressive HD shocks

[lurch12_2000]

Hey Guys,

I have a 1978 GS750 that I am looking to raise the rear a bit. I believe the stock shock length is 13" is there a recommended maximum for lengthening the suspension as to not make the bike to twitchy? I was looking at the 14" progressive HD shocks

On my '80 GS1000G there was a swingarm stop tab in the way for shocks longer than 13" that stopped the travel on extension for the shaft drive. I used a dremmel to cut off and used a 13.5" fairly new Harley shock to test. The crap HD shocks blew out and leaked oil before 500 miles. Waste of time. I did pick up a little ground clearance to scrape pegs less but then you reach the limitation of tires in holding grip anyway.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother and go with a correct size quality replacement shock for the GS750 and a tire that will hold on hard cornering. No sense in putting a cheap Kenda tire on after all that?

[poppadre]

Thanks for the reply! My 750 is chain drive. I don't know if that makes a difference or not? Sorry I mean Heavy Duty not Harley. I am looking at making a custom seat pan that sits only about an inch above the top of the frame. I am 6'4" and 200lbs and ride with a passanger 30% of the time so I was looking for something with longer travel. The HD springs will be plenty enough I belive as I had them on my 79 GS850

[tkent02]

I am looking at making a custom seat pan that sits only about an inch above the top of the frame. I am 6'4"

Don't these two ideas conflict with each other? Why not a taller seat to better fit your longer legs?

[poppadre]

Don't these two ideas conflict with each other? Why not a taller seat to better fit your longer legs?

aesthetics mostly. I want a tracker look, but the functionality of a 2up

[tkent02]

Oh, I see.