Longest rear shock that will fit on a 1980 xs400 special?

Cysquatch

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Hello all, I back here after a long time away. I'm starting to work on my bike again. I am welding on the obligatory "cafe" frame hoop on the rear. In my mocking up, if I keep it flat, the rear tire is a bit to close to the frame. I've done searching and I've seen a lot of "I think" and "It should be" when it comes to the shock length. I am hoping someone can confirm for sure that a 14.5" eye to eye shock will fit without causing issues with the chain. Thanks in advance. If I get around to it I will start a build thread for everyone.
 
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