Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

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Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

07 Mar 2010 18:25

I was wondering who makes piggyback reservoir shocks for z650s and where I might be able to get them. Does anyone have them on their zeds??? Any body have pics?? Thanks in advance, Nik.

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Re: Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

07 Mar 2010 19:26

#351862

I picked these up a few months ago from ebay They are on my 900

73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
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Re: Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

07 Mar 2010 20:23

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I've got ones of a Honda Magna, but it required some milling on the mounts, and redoing the brake caliper brace.

1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust

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Re: Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

11 Mar 2010 17:15

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Marzocchi made them in stock length for the 650 back in the 1980's - Ebay

1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike

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Re: Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

11 Mar 2010 19:21

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Here is my 78 Kz650 with YSS shocks. Theya re pricey but well worth it.
img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/baldy110/KZ%20650/100_0163.jpg [/IMG]

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Re: Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

12 Mar 2010 01:56

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I had a set of them too back in the 80,s- 90,s but dumped them years ago . cant find a link on the web for new ones so far but will keep looking . If you have any success finding a new supplier please keep us posted.

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Re: Piggyback reservoir shocks for 78 z650c2??

12 Mar 2010 07:01 - 12 Mar 2010 07:03

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I have 2 extra pair from my ZR550 that I think will be a direct bolt on for any KZ. One set I was using on the bike and they are fully functional ($175) and a second set w/leaky seals, one of which I disassembled. I have a sorce for rebuilding or supplying the seals ($100). PM or email mjg15@aol.com if interested

'80 Z750fx
'81 KZ550A
'81 GPz550's, Too many!
'82 KZ1000R
'82 GPz750
'90 ZR550

Project photo album: s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/mg15_ph...GPz-ZR550%20project/
s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/mg15_ph...current=DSC01286.jpg

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