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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 03:21 #703948

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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 04:14 #703955

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WOW :lol: I just went through that turn with the bumps yesterday one handed to see how the new shocks handled it. No problem, no bounce or sway. The repro shocks I bought from Z1E had me bouncing and wobbling like a fish.

I dress out at 230, the shocks are set at #2, nice and stable. Not bad for $140 delivered.




With the added weight of the boxes, the tools and spare parts in the top box, not to mention the groceries in the side boxes, these "cheap shocks" are doing very well. That left money to spend on other things, they look good too.



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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 04:20 #703956

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The $100 reproduction shocks suck. I have a set I installed original Z1 covers on I use for bike shows only.
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 04:42 #703958

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Got mine from Z1E with all the rest of the goodies I bought. I had forgotten how lousy they were. I like the reflector though. If were to be canyon carving, I need better shocks but these suit my needs.
Steve


I had these shocks but they were too rusty.
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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 05:04 #703962

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All I can say, is thank you Chris for rebuilding my RFY shocks. They ride great.

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 08:23 #703974

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Bama704 wrote: All I can say, is thank you Chris for rebuilding my RFY shocks. They ride great.

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Great to hear and great looking ride!

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 22 Dec 2015 09:13 #703983

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Are all the RFY shocks you see for sale basically the same, they will claim in one ad. that they fit a CB250 - CB750, so are all the spring rates etc. identical for any given length?
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

Old enough to know better, still too young to care

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 23 Dec 2015 09:15 #704066

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Street Fighter LTD wrote: I would like to hear more about RFY shocks and what to look for in a good KZ 1000 shock.
Dave B) B) B)


Here's how to upgrade them ........



;) Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 23 Dec 2015 09:35 #704068

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650ed wrote:

Street Fighter LTD wrote: I would like to hear more about RFY shocks and what to look for in a good KZ 1000 shock.
Dave B) B) B)


Here's how to upgrade them ........



;) Ed


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 23 Dec 2015 09:48 #704070

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Very Funny :S

Still would like to hear info on shock options
Dave B) B) B)

PS It really was funny and sad

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 23 Dec 2015 10:34 #704076

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redhawk4 wrote: Are all the RFY shocks you see for sale basically the same, they will claim in one ad. that they fit a CB250 - CB750, so are all the spring rates etc. identical for any given length?


There are actually several variations. Shocks differ based on length and mounting type. Spring rates also differ. That said, there really are only about three different version, excluding some small factors. Ordering online without knowing the many idiosyncrasies can land yourself the wrong set of shocks though.

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Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst 23 Dec 2015 10:35 #704077

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Street Fighter LTD wrote: Very Funny :S

Still would like to hear info on shock options
Dave B) B) B)

PS It really was funny and sad


What info you looking for specifically?

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