Post 750 shock options?

[Simon UK]

Hi guys,

I've looked around and can't find much on shock fitment on a 2003 750, does anyone know which shocks go in with least effort? My shock is failing so want to move quick on this.

Cheers

[Engelskmannen]

Hagon would be a good choice as you're in the UK, I'm about to fit one to my 1100 to replace the worn out original shock

Engelskmannen.

[Simon UK]

Let me know how you do with hagon unit would be good to get some feed back on them, I've looked at them but have concerns about the locking grub screw they mention on their site.

[Kreylyn]

The post 750 is a rebuild able shock. You can have it sent out to be upgraded and rebuilt to your specs.

If you don't know a local place on your side of the pond, Racetech here in the US knows how to do it, and do it well.

Optionally... purchase a secondary used one and have it shipped to them to rebuild... for less down time.

Krey

[mektek]

rebuild it yourself???

Are the parts available to rebuild the rear shock yourself? Mine at 43K is getting tired.....

[steves]

That depends on the shock, and what you mean by "yourself"
The post 750 shocks are generally servicable, but require the abiltiy to fill the nitrogen.

[mektek]

There's nitrogen in it? I wouldn't be surprised if it's all leaked out by now
I have CO2 but not nitrogen...
Where can I get the replacement parts?

[Kreylyn]

There's nitrogen in it? I wouldn't be surprised if it's all leaked out by now
I have CO2 but not nitrogen...
Where can I get the replacement parts?

Racetech carries replacement springs and valves for the shocks if your wanting to upgrade your OEM shock.

krey

[Aaron-71]

Just a quick question...

Bringing up an old thread again...

Is the 600 shock rebuildable? I'm fairly sure mine should need a rebuild by now... or replacement if it isn't rebuildable.

[shpielers]

Negative, the 600 is not. 750 and 1100 are. Popular replacement options are shocks from bandits (will raise the rear) and R6 (will lower the rear).

[Kreylyn]

Just a quick question...

Bringing up an old thread again...

Is the 600 shock rebuildable? I'm fairly sure mine should need a rebuild by now... or replacement if it isn't rebuildable.

No, but it's generally not that hard to find an inexpensive used 750 shock that will bolt right in.


The information about the r6 and b12 swaps is primarily for 88-97 Kats. The post kats are much better off using the post 750 rebuilt shock. The r6 won't work at all on the post. The b12 will raise the rear quite a bit.


Krey

[Aaron-71]

Negative, the 600 is not. 750 and 1100 are. Popular replacement options are shocks from bandits (will raise the rear) and R6 (will lower the rear).

No, but it's generally not that hard to find an inexpensive used 750 shock that will bolt right in.


The information about the r6 and b12 swaps is primarily for 88-97 Kats. The post kats are much better off using the post 750 rebuilt shock. The r6 won't work at all on the post. The b12 will raise the rear quite a bit.


Krey

Thanks for the info fellas!

eBay ahoy!

[41 Redhawk]

Thanks for the info fellas!

eBay ahoy!

Aaron, I have a post 750 shock for sale.

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=133894

[rschlegel]

Just remember that with the age of most of these bikes, used 750 shocks off ebay will probably need rebuilt and a spring for your weight. I found a used shock for $50, Spring was $136 w shipping and $100 to rebuild for a total of $286. It doesn't seem as expensive if you piece it together over a few months. I had just missed one on here that had just been rebuilt and sprung for my weight by racetech for less than that even. I hate being patient though. Three more days before I pick up my 750 shock and I hate it.
I usually end up paying more because of it.

[Aaron-71]

Just remember that with the age of most of these bikes, used 750 shocks off ebay will probably need rebuilt and a spring for your weight. I found a used shock for $50, Spring was $136 w shipping and $100 to rebuild for a total of $286. It doesn't seem as expensive if you piece it together over a few months. I had just missed one on here that had just been rebuilt and sprung for my weight by racetech for less than that even. I hate being patient though. Three more days before I pick up my 750 shock and I hate it.
I usually end up paying more because of it.

I know exactly what you mean!

I've been collecting parts for my 78 F150 for 5 years now! Only been able to work on it for 3 summers or so, but collecting parts = saving money!


Edit: I didn't know that shocks could be resprung for the specific weight of a person. I usually ride with my gal on the back, so no wonder why my rear end hurts after going over bumps!!

Any reading material you know of to toss my way? Threads?

I'm going to go on a wild goose chase to start searching.