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Offline Wbflyer

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CB750 shock length
« on: July 23, 2017, 04:53:05 PM »
What is the best rear shock length to use?  I am 6'3" and want to make a brat..scrambler type of build.  I was thinking 13 inch shocks?
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Re: CB750 shock length
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 06:14:28 PM »
I'm 6' 1"  and I put 13.5 inch shocks on this frame.  On the lowest setting, this the stance.  FYI

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Re: CB750 shock length
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2017, 09:14:11 PM »
I like that stance! 
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Re: CB750 shock length
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2017, 09:19:02 PM »
Contact Nils at Restocycle.com  He's a member and IKON shock dealer (and offers a discount to forum members).  He can order you a shock to fit your specific purpose, height and weight.
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2017, 04:48:18 AM »
The settings on the shocks aren't height adjustments. It'll always be the same height. The setting is for spring stiffness. Stiffer for riding with gear and 2 up, softer setting for a solo skinny bastard.
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Re: CB750 shock length
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2017, 07:14:57 AM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on July 23, 2017, 09:19:02 PM
Contact Nils at Restocycle.com  He's a member and IKON shock dealer (and offers a discount to forum members).  He can order you a shock to fit your specific purpose, height and weight.

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Re: CB750 shock length
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2017, 08:23:26 AM »
Quote from: DaveBarbier on July 24, 2017, 04:48:18 AM
The settings on the shocks aren't height adjustments. It'll always be the same height. The setting is for spring stiffness. Stiffer for riding with gear and 2 up, softer setting for a solo skinny bastard.

I may be wrong, but I believe IKONS can be custom ordered as to length and the spring.  If Wblfyer is going to go offroading he should consider a longer shock with more travel and appropriate springs to soak up bumpy dirt roads.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: CB750 shock length
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2017, 09:12:27 AM »
excellent, thanks!
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