kz 400 shocks on a z1 900

i was wondering if it would be possible to put shocks from a kz 400 on a z1 900 to lower the bike?

Hi oldkaw4, I don't have any first hand knowlegde but I wouldn't try that myself. The KZ400 shocks are probably rated for a much lighter bike and would be too soft. Especialy if you ever took a passenger for a ride and/or was riding under HARD acceleration.

I have to agree with Zedone on that. I've had good luck using 500 Vulcan shocks on my 650's but if I were looking to lower a 900 I'd probably look for a set of shocks from a 750 or 800 Vulcan. They have the air adjustable feature but they are about 1.25" shorter than the stock shocks, they do tend to fetch a little more money than the 500 shocks do though.

Another option to consider would be shocks from a 750 or 1100 Yamaha Virago. They are shorter as well and are more inline with the weight of your bike.

i had a kz400 i parted out a couple years ago.kit in nyc who used to be on here got most of the parts.anyway from what i remember the shocks were really lightweights compared to any of the shocks ive run over the years so i wouldnt suggest it either,try a set of sportster shocks they are easy to find just stand out side a bike shop and watch the stock parts start flying off the bike and out the door as the new harley owner spends $20,000.00 PERSONALIZING his new harley with junk off the shelves and out of the catalogs of the harley dealer !:laugh:

thank you all i was thinking they were on the lightweight side but just wanted to make sure. Thanks

oldkaws4ever wrote:

thank you all i was thinking they were on the lightweight side but just wanted to make sure. Thanks

More importantly then on the lightweight side, they are on the garbage side.
I've swapped out my 400's shocks for a set from a 750 just to get a decent ride...
:ohmy:

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