Well, apparently nobody has done the modification of the shocks. I have decided to do so. Last night I ordered a pair of progressive shocks and springs, model 412. I also ordered the progressive spring for the front. I assume I will need new fork seals and oil? can anyone tell me which ones I am supposed to buy and where? Thanks,
Javier. On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > Randy wrote this, but I guess he made a mistake and send it only to me. So > here it is. > Javier. > > Randy Kilpatrick <[email protected]> > > Javier, I read with interest your questions about the rear shocks. I have a > 91 750 N.H. The front suspension is fine, but the rear of the bike rides > like a jackhammer! > Here is kind of what is going on. When Honda reintroduced the CB 750 N. > Hawk they cut a lot of corners to keep the price down. Things like no center > stand, no 6 speed transmission, and among other things especially the rear > shocks. These stock rear shocks are as inexpensive as Honda could find. > They were only fair for a few thousand miles, then the gas leaked out, the > oil weeped out and we have a pair of shot shocks! I too have been looking at > the Progressive Shocks, but man what a price! I read on one site where some > one bought the lower priced Progressives and they wern"t much beter than > stock stuff. I also read where one guy bought the expensive rear shocks and > it was a vast improvment. There is also a Chinese shock out there that is > cheap, but raises the back end of the bike up, and don't work very well. I > can live with the things that kind of bug me about this bike accept the > harsh ride. It's killing my back. Soooo, if any of you guys have spent the > big bucks on the Progressives please come forth, spill the beans and share > with us what you have done and did it really work? I too ride single up and > just want a decent ride. Hondo. > > > On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I'll try to get one too. Nevertheless, I doubt the problem I am >> experiencing is going to be solved by changing the adjustment of the shocks. >> >> Javier. >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:49 PM, sfox618 <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I bought a shock tool on eBay for about $6. Just like item number >>> Item number: 310223404095. Works really well and no scratches. >>> >>> Sean >>> >>> On Jun 2, 9:05 am, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > Hi all, >>> > >>> > recently I've been wondering if there is something wrong with the >>> suspension >>> > of my '96 750. In short, it just feels like it balances too much up and >>> down >>> > in the rear as I am driving it. Actually, I am not sure if it is >>> because I >>> > am paying too much attention to this or not, but lately I've been >>> feeling >>> > that my back hearts a bit after long rides (long being more than an >>> hour or >>> > so). Allen drove my bike the other day for a bit I had the same >>> impression >>> > (without me telling him before). Therefore, it start crossing my mind >>> the >>> > idea of upgrading the rear suspension (and probably the front too, but >>> that >>> > is a separate issue). Apparently, most people agree that progressive >>> shocks >>> > is the way to go. However, those are not cheap, so I have few >>> questions, >>> > such as: >>> > >>> > 1) How can I actually now if my rear shocks are damaged? Is there a >>> more >>> > technical procedure to diagnostic this? >>> > >>> > 2) If I replace shocks, do I have to replace springs too? or it is just >>> > recommended? >>> > >>> > 3) Does anyone here uses or had used progressive shocks (and/or >>> springs)? >>> > >>> > 4) Is there a particular model of progressive shocks and/or spring that >>> need >>> > to be selected for a NH 750? There are few models, and although the >>> > differences in the specifications are confusing to me, the differences >>> in >>> > price are quite substantial. >>> > >>> > I would appreciate any other comments on this matter. >>> > Cheers, >>> > >>> > Javier. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> >>> . >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>> >>> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
