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XduncanX
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PostPosted: July 3, 2007, 11:16 pm    Post subject: lowered xs650
Hi, I wasn't entirely sure where to ask this question, but the description here seemed to make the most sense. I just bought a 1975 650 and I want to lower it. Is it possible to just put on shorter springs/shocks in the rear? Will that cause clearance problems with the rear fender? Will it change the rake of the bike? If it is a problem, is there an after-market lowering kit I can buy? I'm new to motorcycles as a whole, so I'm sorry if this is a newb question. Thanks for the help.
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mo650chopper
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PostPosted: July 3, 2007, 11:58 pm    Post subject: Re: lowered xs650
Not sure on a 75 model but I installed aftermarket Harley shocks at 11 1/2" without a clearance issue. I did have to alter my kickstand so I could use it. I'm sure if you look around on the net you find a better suited shock for an XS I just took the easy route as Fog Hollow is right down the road from me.
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XduncanX
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PostPosted: July 4, 2007, 12:35 pm    Post subject: Re: lowered xs650
I've come across plenty of shorter shocks on ebay, usually described as "for 75-80 model year" or something to that extent. Thanks for the info!
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paulson_shawn
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PostPosted: July 22, 2007, 2:50 am    Post subject: Re: lowered xs650
i have xs360 shocks on my 78 se. they work good and don't let the tire meet the fender but do change the rake a little. i had to swap the rubber bushings with my original sshocks to fit them.
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Bobman
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PostPosted: August 7, 2007, 5:45 pm    Post subject: Re: lowered xs650
I'm new to the world also but have found that mike'sxs and 650 central are awesome for information and have the shorter shocks available.
There is probably a link that you can use to find those sites.
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