Rear Shock Laybacks

[MichiganWinger]

Wondering if anyone knows where I could get a set of layback brackets for the bottom of my rear shocks on my 78 GL1000? I have heard that by useing these it will move the attachment point of the bottom of the shock back (changing the angle of the shock) and lowering the rear of the bike. I can't seem to find any to purchase and wondering if anyone has any info?
Thank's

[robin1731]

Only one's I have seen were used on ebay. But if you'd ever ridden behind a bike that had them you would stay away from them. They move around a lot. I would not have them on my bike. Better way to go is with shorter shocks if you want to lower the bike some.

[MichiganWinger]

Thank's Robin. No I have never seen them on a bike and didn't know they moved around alot. Seems like it would make it hard handlin and want to sway. Maybe a 750 shock would be shorter and work better.

[ole496]

I picked up new HD style shocks and an eye to eye conversion kit for my 76 GL1000 http://www.lowridersbysummers.com/parts/index.htm

I've got pictures I can post if you like the idea. It's not the cheapest way to go but worked good for me. I can swap them out for any eye to eye shock.

I found that many of the eye to clevis shocks I could find in the 11 inch range were not very well make and looked too skinny. These HD style have a much more beefy look to them.

[ritalz]

You may be shocked to find the ride is very stiff with HD shocks. Had that problem with the first set I bought for my 1200. Finally bought another set listed for a KZ900 that are much better but not perfect. At least these are not teeth jarring stiff.

[sunnbobb]

ole, where did you find the clevis to eye adapters, i did not see them on that site?

[SnoBrdr]

ole, where did you find the clevis to eye adapters, i did not see them on that site?

Looks like they are only included with the kit.

[ddanque]

Wondering if anyone knows where I could get a set of layback brackets for the bottom of my rear shocks on my 78 GL1000? I have heard that by useing these it will move the attachment point of the bottom of the shock back (changing the angle of the shock) and lowering the rear of the bike. I can't seem to find any to purchase and wondering if anyone has any info?
Thank's

This is what my PO, has done, I believe it's a modified set for a CB750.

Denny

[SnoBrdr]

Wondering if anyone knows where I could get a set of layback brackets for the bottom of my rear shocks on my 78 GL1000? I have heard that by useing these it will move the attachment point of the bottom of the shock back (changing the angle of the shock) and lowering the rear of the bike. I can't seem to find any to purchase and wondering if anyone has any info?
Thank's

This is what my PO, has done, I believe it's a modified set for a CB750.

Denny

There's something about that that just doesn't look like I'd want to use it.

Maybe it's just me but it sure looks something, maybe unsafe.

[MichiganWinger]

Guess I need to look at all options. I am mostly a single rider so i'm not looking for a real stiff shock, yet I would like to lower the bike a inch and a half or two.

[77Pinto]

.....if you'd ever ridden behind a bike that had them you would stay away from them. They move around a lot.......

Were the ones you saw in good condition, unmodified, installed correctly on a bike with known good swing arm bushings and good shocks?

I have never heard of any problems with them, but I have not looked for any, and I have never used them either. The reason I ask is that I have seen posts in forums that people comment without knowing all the details on a topic. Not saying that this is the case here, but just asking.....





Bill

[scootsx2]

If you have the $$, rather than kludge something together, I suggest contacting Dave Quinn http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi ... Hagon.html about a pair of Hagon shocks tailored to your requirements.

[Whiskerfish]

Dropping the rear of the bike more than a inch or so can get crappy real fast. I have a short set of shocks and when I combine that with a 16 inch rear wheel I scrape everywhere. Even modest leans result in scrapping and turns into my driveway have to be straight on or she will hit hard on the apron (and that is not real steep). That is with the center stand removed with a 4 into 1 or the stock exhaust. I know some guys have done it but it really limits what the bike can be used for.

As I recall Midi makes a shorter shock for pretty cheap. I think that is what brand mine are. And no they are not for sale

[robin1731]

.....if you'd ever ridden behind a bike that had them you would stay away from them. They move around a lot.......

Were the ones you saw in good condition, unmodified, installed correctly on a bike with known good swing arm bushings and good shocks?

I have never heard of any problems with them, but I have not looked for any, and I have never used them either. The reason I ask is that I have seen posts in forums that people comment without knowing all the details on a topic. Not saying that this is the case here, but just asking.....





Bill

If I answer a question I'm not sure of I let you know. If I've seen it, experienced it, done it, tried it, I also let you know. My statement about asking if someone has ever been behind a bike with these on it goes along those lines. I have been behind one.

[ole496]

ole, where did you find the clevis to eye adapters, i did not see them on that site?

Second picture from the top, the HD shocks w/lowering kit for a CB750. It includes the shocks and the bushing kit to lower the bike and/or use eye to eye shocks.

You may be able to use the same idea and source out parts locally that would do the same thing as this kit. I tried to look into it but I could not find the right hardware. I'm not sure if that is special made stuff or not but it bolted right onto the wing with no issues.

Others commented in one of my threads that they felt the shocks bolted to the outer portion of the rear wheel hub would place too much stress on the bolt and may cause a failure. I have seen no issues as of yet but I'm keeping an eye on it just in case.