Allen, indeed, I do need your help. The rear shocks look fairly easy to replace, but I have no idea how to do the forks. I have seen fork seal on ebay, any of them would be good? Or should I go to a honda deal? I hope to get the parts before this weekend. How is your agenda for Saturday or Sunday?
Javier. On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 7:57 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > 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]> > <nighthawk_lovers%[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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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. > 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. 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