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stnick

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550 and 750 rear shocks the same?
« on: December 12, 2009, 03:43:11 pm »
Are the 550 and 750 rear shocks the same? I'm not convinced the ones I just bought are correct for my 76 750K.
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Re: 550 and 750 rear shocks the same?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2009, 04:13:50 pm »
no. spring rates are different and the 550 shock is 12.5 inches eye to eye, the 750 shock is, i believe, 13.25 inches in length. if i'm wrong, someone please put in your 2 cents worth
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Re: 550 and 750 rear shocks the same?
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2009, 09:03:08 am »
Pics and measurements please.
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Re: 550 and 750 rear shocks the same?
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 06:52:15 am »
750 is definately longer by about 1 inch. Aftermarket shocks ted to be made to fit both to save on stocking of parts
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Re: 550 and 750 rear shocks the same?
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 08:02:20 am »
I put a set of CB900 shocks on my 550F.
Bolts right on about an inch and a half taller and stiff as hell.

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