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Gas shocks on a '73?
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PostPosted: September 22, 2009, 1:26 pm    Post subject: Gas shocks on a '73?

Guys -

I took the '73 out on Sunday again for about a half hour. Really ran nicely, imho. And the best part is... no drips that I can see. I have to grow a pair and wipe around down around the sidestand and such... but I'm really optimistic about having addressed my oil seeping with that Mike's valve. Fingers crossed.

Now that I seem to be getting past the "have to's" and moving toward the "want to's", my rear shocks look fine, but I really can't be sure about how well they're working. The gas shocks at Mike's look neat, but have a different eye size. Will they fit on a '73, and if not, why not?

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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 10:07 am    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

TeeCat , I though mine were at least ok, until I went out on a 100 mile ride across quite a variety of county roads. Bumps were frequent and even though the old XS has a couch seat compared to my Ninja, I'm pretty sure my shocks are the original. I weigh 175 and I felt some of those bumps terribly. I'm looking at some too but I'm still in the "have to" mode.
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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 11:37 am    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

pumps, I hear ya. Mine are clean, but I don't have anything to compare them to in terms of function. But the bike's ride is stiff. Wouldn't call her a backbreaker, though.

Gas shocks might fit your '77 straight up. I'm concerned about overall length and eyelet size on mine.

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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 11:52 am    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

I'm looking to lower my bike...short guy, you know? I'd like to be flatfooted.
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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 11:54 am    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

Are you still running the stock seat on your Ninja? My butt gets pretty sore after 45 minutes in the saddle. Wondered if you had the same problem. I was thinking of getting a sheepskin pad or something.
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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

Nope, I'm running Mike's cafe seat (scroll down). The bike is actually really comfortable.

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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 12:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

I think you misread my question.
Are you still running the stock seat on your Ninja?

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PostPosted: September 23, 2009, 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas shocks on a '73?

OH, sorry! Yup, I am. I find her comfortable too.
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