Rear Shocks - 82 Seca

OK, I've worn out google. Maybe I'm just not putting the right search in but I'm finding a lot of conflicting info.

Can anyone confirm the proper rear shock length (eye to eye) for an '82 650 Seca?

I was eyeing the ones below (12.8") but I've seen 12.5" indicated on other places.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360843477932

My Haynes manual lists a "spring free length" of 236mm/9.31in however I don't know what to make of that.

I'm not a light guy, so I do have to plan for a little extra sag.

 

Progressive Suspension's website says 12.5" I can confirm with factory spec when I get home this evening.

 

You can fit a little bigger without any issues. I have 13's. I like the extra travel.

 

Thanks, I've ordered the 12.8" ones. Should clean up the bike considerably.

 

Hi cdnjj, just found this post, and wondering if you have tried these?

I was looking for something like this too. Thanks.

 

Yes, I have them on the bike now. They installed without much of a problem.

They are definitely much stiffer than what came off (which were original I think). Might be too stiff.

Build quality to my untrained eye is sufficient but not high end, I didn't have high expectations for $100!

So far I've only ridden around the block. In the next couple weeks I hope to get the bike insured and take it for a real test. Will report back then.

 

Thanks! looking forward to the update. Also, what preload setting are you using? Assume there are 5 but I couldn't tell.

 

OK, I finally got the bike up and running and out for a good ride tonight (yay!).

I confirm the shocks are quite stiff but I can live with them. I read this is pretty common, that the generic shocks are generally sprung for higher weights. The ride quality is a little better than the old ones which would just bottom out all the time and they look a thousand times better.

I`m not an aggressive rider by any means so keep that in consideration.

In terms of pre-load, it`s on the lowest setting out of 5.