[NE350]

Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a pair of Rear Shocks for my 1972 CB350 K4, Or tips on how to restore the rusted crome???
I'd rather option "B" since they work great but look aweful.

Thanks, Matt

 

[SSCR]

I'm intrested in this as well, how well would paint work on the springs with compression? Actually I was thinkin of painting the springs with black latex like they use on plier handles.

 

[tbpmusic]

I'd rather option "B" since they work great ........

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Oh man, I'm in tears here.........

They have to be almost the worst shocks ever made, seriously.
Just about any other shocks would work better.
Unless you're doing a persnickety Restoration, this is a perfect excuse to get some real shocks and do yourself a giant favor.

Not trying to be a wise ass here, really........ you won't believe the difference it makes.
New (real) shocks and tapered steering neck bearings are the two single best things you could do for your 350..

 

[WOZERD]

go here-- cheap and at the least-- OE performance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-SHOC ... QQtcZphoto

or, try Omar for some NOS RED WINGS
http://omarsdtr.com/clubshox.html

 

[tbpmusic]

I've actually heard pretty good things about RedWings - not expensive, either.

 

[Honest Don]

I have redwings on one of my 450's. they are very nice :mrgreen:

 

[NE350]

I made a decision... I went with these

4-WAY ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Fits: 1972 Honda - Motorcycle CB Models Retail: $146.11Our Low Price: $89.99

I Paid 0.00 for shipping

Matt

 

[66Sprint]

Matt, I hope you ordered the clevis bottom ones rather than the loop ends........ Steve

 

[Brown Bomber]

These people treated me right. Good price too.
http://www.tasclassicmotorsports.com/servlet/the-573/11-Inch-Short-Shocks/Detail
Allen

 

[Honest Don]

These people treated me right. Good price too.
http://www.tasclassicmotorsports.com/servlet/the-573/11-Inch-Short-Shocks/Detail
Allen

11-inch, hunh? won't that make the steering kinda lazy? I've always heard to drop the front and raise the back if you wanna make one nimble

 

[NE350]

Steve, I'll double check but forgive my ignorance, What is the difference between clevis bottom and the loop ends?
Matt

 

[NE350]

Steve, disregard my previous post. When I look at the shock I took off I saw the light!!!! There is no loop on the bottom......

Well I'll be stuck with the restocking fee I guess, and back shopping for the right ones.

Thanks, Matt

 

[NE350]

After searching the internet for the "eye to clevis" shocks, I found several lenghts close to my original 12.5". What are the pros and cons of lets say an 11" compared to a 13"

Thanks, Matt

 

[66Sprint]

Matt, It depends on what you are building.... A custom one rider cruiser might do better with a shorter and softer shock, while a Cafe' bike or racer tends to "want" a stiffer, longer shock...... But it also depends on YOUR stature, and the bike.... I'm 5'7" and 165# and don't need longer or real stiff shocks.....especially on a smaller lightweight bike..... A 450 is no lightweight, and if you are 6" and 200# you may require heavy, long shocks...
There are other considerations as well....Lifting the back, or lowering the front (or both)essentially reduces the rake albeit only slightly....this can help make the bike more "nimble" and quicker responding to turning, but may hurt high-speed straight line stability....Lowering the back or raising the front makes it inherently more stable at speed, but sluggish to turn.... EVERYTHING is a compromise and must be "adjusted" for the needs of the rider/bike combination and its intended usage..... For the same reasons that I can't specify ideal gearing for your bike, I can't specify YOUR optimal suspension requirements, I can only indicate general guidelines......
I hope this helps you decide what COULD be best for your needs..... This is a greatly simplified explaination, MANY more factors are actually involved....( Trail, COG, weight percentile distribution, etc....) .....Steve

 

[NE350]

Steve,
Thanks for your response. I am not building just restoring. My project is under the "Project" thread, M 1972 CB 350K resto project is underway.
I am just looking to replace the 12.5 inch shocks that are there already. Since I am 6'1" 215lbs I'm leaning towards the 13" ones I came across.

Thanks again, Matt

 

[NE350]

Good news came home from work tonight to see the shocks arrived. To my surprise they were infact EYE TO CLEVIS. Sweet one problem solved.

Matt