Javier, you definitely should replace the fork seals when you take them apart to do the springs. If you want I'd like to help you do the job because eventually I will be doing the same thing. your fork oil is honda ss-8 or 10 weight fork oil.
On 6/8/10, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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