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Offline CBR954AD

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How to get measurements for Rear Shocks
« on: June 19, 2015, 09:52:28 AM »
Morning, so I trying to figure out which rear shocks to get how long?
How do I measure to find out which length I need?
On Amazon they have from 9 to 14.5 inch long
I am building a 79 650 with a 78 GL1000 front end it has stock 19 inch wheel
rear I have a 750 stock wheel 18 inch.
I want to bike to sit level not have it sag in the rear or backwards.
Thank you
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Re: How to get measurements for Rear Shocks
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2015, 10:06:33 AM »
I'd go with stock 750 length shocks or slightly longer.  13.25" or the 14".
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