Zephyr shocks for KZ650
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Zephyr shocks for KZ650
17 Jan 2010 12:17
I want to upgrade the rear suspension of my kz650 and at the same time up the back of my bike near 1 inch.
The stock lenght of 650 shocks is 33 cm.
35cm Zephyr 750 shocks (or Ikon aftermarket shocks for Zephyr 750) would be ok, and my question is:
Will i have any problems with the chain or swingarm with the new swingarm angle? will the chain touch the swingarm in road bumps?
thanks a lot and sorry for my poor english
The stock lenght of 650 shocks is 33 cm.
35cm Zephyr 750 shocks (or Ikon aftermarket shocks for Zephyr 750) would be ok, and my question is:
Will i have any problems with the chain or swingarm with the new swingarm angle? will the chain touch the swingarm in road bumps?
thanks a lot and sorry for my poor english
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Re: Zephyr shocks for KZ650
17 Jan 2010 19:10
I don't think it will be a problem with just 1" difference, but you could check the angle and run of the chain using a strut/flat bar the length you need. Just can't really road test it on bumps etc.
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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Re: Zephyr shocks for KZ650
19 Jan 2010 10:55
Thanks, i´m gona try it. That way i can check any possible problem with chain and swingarm, and also rake and trail, stock is 27 deg rake and 108 mm trail.
With 0.8 inches more shocks length, i think will be around 26 deg and a little more agressive sport position.
thanks
With 0.8 inches more shocks length, i think will be around 26 deg and a little more agressive sport position.
thanks
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Re: Zephyr shocks for KZ650
19 Jan 2010 16:49
I am also interested in this. I was thinking to upgrade my z650 both front and rear shocks with those off a zephyr 750. The rear seems pretty simple, has anyone tried swapping forks with a zephyr? I heard from someone that even the brand new zephyr still shares many interchangeable parts with the z650.
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