Topic: CB 750 rear shocks

[hogsnhondas]

Any help here? I have a 1977 CB750 F. I have a good set of shocks for a 1976 CB500, can I use or load rating not enough? Any other suggestions?

[spitfire]

Don't know about the CB500 shocks, I used Hagons on my 76 CB750F1 and they look and work great, however I am in the UK.

http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/main1st.htm



Cheers

Den

[TwoTired]

Two things to consider with shocks/springs:
1- Travel length.  From memory, I think the Cb500/550 shocks are about an inch shorter than the CB750.
2- Spring strength.  These are rated in pounds per compression length.

The 77 CB750 is a 512 lb bike with a 360 lb. load capacity.  The springs accommodate this load distributed front/rear at an unequal ratio.

The 72 Cb500 is a 403.5 lb bike with a 300 lb load capacity. The springs accommodate this load distributed front/rear at an unequal ratio.

With CB500 shocks you can expect your 750 to sit lower in the rear and bottom out more frequently on uneven pavement.

They will fit on the bike, though.  Don't take any passengers, ride only on smooth roads, and jack the pre-load to max on the springs.

Cheers,

[hogsnhondas]

Thanks for your help. I think I will invest in the correct ones. Don't want to cheap on the handling. Thanks again.

[754]

Try the 750 springs on the 500 bodies if you can get them on..

[jtb]

Hogs, I've got a set that I took off my 77 750F.
John

[hogsnhondas]

What are you lookin at for price? I've priced new A/M one's - not cheap. I just started project and noticed my shocks are not going to do.

What condition, leakage? Where you at?