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30 May 2021 04:12 #849249 by Nessism
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Ok, I think I still want new shocks, it's easier for me.  Still looking for opinions on new shocks.

What's your budget? Options include Progressive, Hagon, Ikon, YSS, and various high end choices like Olins, Racetech, ect.

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30 May 2021 04:43 - 30 May 2021 04:44 #849252 by TheTrout
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No real budget, I can spend what I want.  That said, I don't really ride that much anymore, maybe 2-3000 miles a year.   I don't think I need high end shocks.  A suitable stock replacement would be ok with me.  I've been looking more and I still like the Ikons and also the progressive 12 series:

www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/?year_id=1546&...ction=vpf-ymm-search

www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1485/12-series-dampers

1978 KZ1000B2
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30 May 2021 11:20 #849271 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Another shock posting.

750 R1, Thanks but that’s not the type that came on the 1976 LTD Kz900, Appreciate your time.
Yeah, I know, the point of the links, especially the Aussie ones , was that virtually any shock is rebuildable, anything that can be put together can be pulled apart, you just have to go to the right place, or do it yourself, they really aren't that hard to pull apart, some sort of spring clamp will help, even big zip ties work.  Most seals are relatively easy to source, I've done some weird combinations of wheels and things and have never failed to find seals yet, bearings is a different story but i've ended up lucky there too..
If you can't do it yourself, look around, if I can find a couple of shops here in Australia that rebuild all shocks, there's bound to be way more in the US, I generally have to source everything overseas, our market is tiny and run by highway robbers, trying to get customers to fund their pensions....



 
I understand what your saying and I’ll leave it at this so as to not hijack the thread. My mullholland are welded sealed cartridge. I was hoping to find a direction on having that style rebuild.  Thanks for the leads 

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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30 May 2021 11:30 #849272 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Another shock posting.
Yes, there are a lot of choices in the U.S. for shocks that are rebuildable.

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

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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30 May 2021 12:57 #849274 by BCScott
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Has anyone tried these ones from Z1 Enterprises?  www.z1enterprises.com/rr-shocks-kz900-1000-chrome.html They look closest to OEM for my bike.

Back in the saddle and loving it! KZ1000A1

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30 May 2021 14:47 - 30 May 2021 20:08 #849281 by JR
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Has anyone tried these ones from Z1 Enterprises?  www.z1enterprises.com/rr-shocks-kz900-1000-chrome.html They look closest to OEM for my bike.

I've  had a pair which may be 12.5 inch on my 750 for at least 10 years. A lot firmer than the old stock ones they replaced and for what I do they have been just fine. They are made by FORSA in Taiwan. Look closely for the "F" on the lower part of the shock. Google Forsa mdi

Also see  www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/241838-f...rear-shocks?start=12    Edit go to page 1 this linked post

1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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05 Jun 2021 07:03 #849639 by TheTrout
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I finally made my purchase.  I called Ikon and spoke to Roger.  Technical guy who really knows his products.  I was going to buy the Basixs but due to material shortages they were not available, so I buy the next model up the 7610 dial a rides.  Probably a more fancy shock than I need, but I am sure I will be happy with them.  Roger told me he would do all the setup and all I would need to do is bolt them on.  I'll reply back here after I get them on and ride them.

www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/product/ikon-dial-a-ride-7610-1343/

1978 KZ1000B2

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05 Jun 2021 12:21 #849648 by hardrockminer
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Interesting comments 750.  The only shop I know of that resurfaces the tops of Z1 carbs is located in Adelaide.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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14 Jun 2021 13:08 #850197 by TheTrout
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The new icons were a snap to put on.  Seems to have raised the ride height, probably back to what it should be.



 

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14 Jun 2021 18:59 #850204 by TexasKZ
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They look good. I look forward to a ride report.

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

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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10 Aug 2021 09:22 #853510 by YoFlaco
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Rebuilding two '79 KZ750 B4 twins... reading up on the rear shock options.  Looking for mid price range at best, mostly commuter bike.  Hagon vs YSS reviews? Ikon Dial-a-Ride seem out of my price range.   Anybody here recommend a certain dealer of said shocks?

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10 Aug 2021 14:14 #853524 by 650ed
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I put Hagon shocks on my 1977 KZ650-C1 14 years ago (wow, time flies!).  They now have more than 17,000 miles on them and they still work and look like new.  I love them.  Ed

 

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

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