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nyraised

Question about rear shocks

I have a 1980 CB750F Supersport. Does anyone know the correct size for the rear shocks? Are they the
(13 3/16") Eye to Clevis or 14 3/8" Eye to Clevis. I can't measure them right now it's at the shop.

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Re: Question about rear shocks

The correct size is 13 inches but you have to look for that size.

Usually a little bit over does not hurt at all.

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I just bought, and installed the #06-3603 shocks from Partsnmore http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb750a/?filters[category]=chassis#product-29-3501 I am very happy with them.
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The F shock should be about 14.25 inches. The Custom had 13 inch shocks.
They are eye to clevis with the eye up top. Really, if you get about 13.5 - 14.25, you should be good.
I would recommend either Hagon shocks through dave quinn or progressive shocks.
They are about the same price either way I think, about 200 or so.

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