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Shock help please!
Hi everyone. I would like to get some new rear shocks for my 1977 gs750. I am having a hard time getting the right size to order though. When I measure I get 323mm or 12 3/4" but most fitment checkers online say 340mm fit. Could it be that the original shocks are just sagging. I really want to get the right size. Any help would be great.Tags: None
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Dub-K113
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Another common meaurement that is easy to find is 13" or 330mm.
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#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Dub-K113
Thanks, I am just confused as to what is the actual size. No site is recommending what I have measured. How much is it going to matter? I have scoured the internet and can't fing the size, not even in clymers. Someone here must know. Or at least recommend a shock size.
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Anything between 320 and 340 would likely work. Most are of the opinion that 330 is probably stock.
The things to watch for are overall ride height and clearance under the fender at full compression.
Unless you have specific preferences, Hagon shocks work well and are rather affordable from Z1 Enterprises or Dave Quinn Motorsports.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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I just got and installed my Hagon Slims today...OMG the ride difference. I was floating on the road... couldn't really test them out cuz it's raining too much right now. I replaced the OEM shocks...after 36 years...it was time. The ride and response of the bike was extremely noticeable. Only took me 15 minutes to get them on. Total time from set up to clean up without help was less than 30 mins. YES I suggest the Hagon's. $233 (twin shocks/springs/shipping) from Davequinnmotorcycles.com 203-393-2651 ...ordered on a Friday arrived on Wednesday. I'm happy.
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For what it's worth, I am also rebuilding a 77 GS750 and plan to upgrade to 13" shocks when the $$ allows (although shocks are not very high up on the priorities list - she's in rough shape)Last edited by RJordan09; 02-22-2017, 11:14 PM.
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