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rear shock height...how low

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by coopaloop, Apr 22, 2015.

  1. coopaloop

    coopaloop New Member

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    I have a 1980 xj650 want to lower the rear end. currently have 12.5" shocks on. Wanted to know how low i could go with out messing up my drive shaft angle. would like to do 11". If this is already talked about I could not find it. Please post the thread if it is. If not please give me some advice.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    coopaloop, Apr 22, 2015
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    jadajay New Member

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    im sure 11" would be fine i have read on here that some people do 10.5" thats what i plan on doing soon to my 700 but i have heard that shock selection is very important try to find one with similar spring rates and such
     
    jadajay, Apr 23, 2015
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    I had to lower my 82 650 Seca as I could only touch the ground on my tip toes, so rather than carve the seat down, I put Emgo 11 inch shocks on and can now touch, flat footed.
    These shocks are not rated for high speed or passengers. I'm a lightweight so bottoming out is not an issue. Make sure there not Honda type shocks and the eyelet sizes are the same as yours.
     
    JaiFer, Apr 25, 2015
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    Anyone find any lower shocks that will work on an xj750 but can withstand faster speeds or passengers? And how does that affect the front end? Do I need to lower the front?
     
    Shanesajda, Jul 24, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You will want to lower the front if you lower the rear. The Seca 750 has a fairly quick steering setup and just lowering the rear will make the bike even more prone to headshake. Any good shock manufacturer will make shocks to the length you request.
     
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