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Offline 550Z

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74 cb550 shock length?
« on: July 05, 2012, 04:51:35 PM »
I want too upgrade the rear shocks on my 74 cb550 too help it handle better and i need to know the stock length since i dont have the bike with me at the moment. So does anyone know?
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Re: 74 cb550 shock length?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2012, 06:53:42 PM »
12.5 inches centre to centre. Going too long, think 14+ inches, cand create chain drag issues over the swingarm and tension issues under it.

tony
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Re: 74 cb550 shock length?
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2012, 12:50:25 PM »
thanks tony
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Re: 74 cb550 shock length?
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2012, 12:51:39 PM »
i wanted mine too sit a little lower that stock too give it a nicer stance
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Re: 74 cb550 shock length?
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2012, 01:01:29 PM »
11 13/16"(300mm)  or 11 1/2"(290mm) for the swingarm too be parallel with the ground?
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