Motorcycle Repair: lowering my bike, check ebay, triple clamps

Question
Bill,
I'd like to lower my 1980 CB750K a bit, just to get a sleeker look. From what I've read elsewhere, this can be done with either lowering blocks to reposition the rear shocks or by installing shorter shocks. What would you recommend, and do you know where I can find the necessary parts?
Thanks!

Answer
Stu, the lowering blocks are probably the cheapest thing to do, if they are still in production. I haven't looked for those for quite awhile, but they were popular when the original CB750s came out because they were so tall for many riders.
OR:
Measure the unloaded length of your shocks from eye to eye (clevis) and then buy a set of replacements that are a half to one inch shorter. To be safe, remove both shocks with the bike on the centerstand and then use a lever to lift the rear wheel up as high as it will go into the rear fender w/o touching the inside of the fender. Measure the length between the shock mounts. That is the maximum safe distance for the shorter shocks. That would be a collapsed lenght of the shocks, however, not the full length.
You don't want to hit anything with the rear wheel during a full compression bump out there while riding.

Check Ebay for aftermarket shocks in various lengths. For high quality units try Works Performance, Progressive Suspension or other racing shock manufacturers. They can custom build something for you.

You can also drop the forks down through the triple clamps about an inch to drop the front end. Be aware that changing just one end will alter the steering rake and handling of the bike to a certain extent.

http://motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/lower0106/

Bill Silver