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18 Apr 2007 15:41 #131623 by demented
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can and will someone please tell me if there is a website where i could check out some rear struts and possibly order or get an idea how i wanna make a set?:blink:

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18 Apr 2007 15:59 #131625 by racer54
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Go to www.pingelonline.com . Find the section about wheelie bars and they have an area where you can design struts...length, etc.... and they will make them to your spec.s Not sure of the cost but that should be on there somewhere too.
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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18 Apr 2007 16:00 #131626 by 77KZ650
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you just need a couple pieces of aluminum the right lenght and drill 2 holes in them. check out your local metal dealer I bet you can get the stuff for $10
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01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH

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18 Apr 2007 16:56 #131642 by demented
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thx for feedback guys . i have thought of just making my own. i do work in an aluminum foundry :)

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18 Apr 2007 19:13 #131697 by 77KZ650
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Im suprised wireman hasnt jumped in with a pic, I know he has expirience with them. My guess is that you would need 3/8 by 1 by 13 or so inches, maybe longer or shorter depending on desired ride height
07 MDP Rookie of the Year
01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH

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07 Apr 2009 19:14 #279303 by ninety8problems
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77KZ650 wrote:

Im suprised wireman hasnt jumped in with a pic, I know he has expirience with them. My guess is that you would need 3/8 by 1 by 13 or so inches, maybe longer or shorter depending on desired ride height


I just bought some aluminum struts off of ebay, and the upper thru-holes seem to be too big. Stupid question...is there supposed to be that much "slop" between the thru-holes and the bushings? Or, is supposed to be a slip fit...nice and tight with zero slop?

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07 Apr 2009 21:25 #279350 by PLUMMEN
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i dont run struts on streetbikes,put a set of short rear rear shocks set on softest setting youll be much happier!B)
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08 Apr 2009 10:36 #279528 by racer54
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You're just getting old or are you just a wuss? What do you need kidneys for at your age? Leave the shocks to us young guys! Just be sure to check you have enough clearance at full squat. Figure in rider weight if you have that option. Shocks? We don't need no stinkin' shocks! :laugh:
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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08 Apr 2009 11:01 #279536 by Locozuna
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I made the bowl turn red once (not from struts).I don't plan on doing it again. With the roads around here it would be a sure bet I'd do it again or the science channel would be doing a documentary about my Killer ASSterROIDS!!!
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