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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: Liverpool Brick on June 29, 2013, 05:58:26 PM
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Hi,
I'm changing the rear shock on '91 K75S and want to clarify a few points:
1. What is the length of a standard factory rear shock on a 75? Presumably measured between centres of the top and bottom bolts.
2. Can it only be measured off the bike? The reason I ask is because to get an idea of its length I measured it whilst on the centre stand, wheel off the ground and shock extended ( 13.5") and also off the stand with bike supported (12.5"). Both these measurements seem short because I thought the standard length was 14" but bear in mind the shock is knackered.
3. Progressive 465-1101 is a 14" shock and recommended by Progressive for this bike. Anyone fitted one? All comments welcomed.
If the 465 at 14" raises the seat height a bit it will make no odds because at 6 feet (well 5' 11" and a little lie) my feet sit firmly on the ground with knees bent so a little extra height won't cause any problems.
Thoughts?
Cheers,
Andy :2thumbup: