Here is a link to the instructions for the progressive fork springs: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdfs/forkSprings/3055.pdf
On Jun 8, 1:22 pm, 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.
