Old school shock parts

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Old school shock parts

04 Jun 2010 11:02

I was wondering as there are some oldschool shocks on ebay, if they are rebuildable tuneable ones (from a major brand, like ohlins,showa, or works etc.) will i be able to find a a rebuild kit/parts? what wears out normally?

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1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA

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Re: Old school shock parts

04 Jun 2010 11:18

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I picked up these on ebay and they are totally rebuildable with parts still available.

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Re: Old school shock parts

04 Jun 2010 11:56

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I also recently acquired a set of Marzocchi's because they were rebuildable. I think most Kawasaki shocks can be disassembled but the 'rebuilding' aspect is questionable.

Michael
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Re: Old school shock parts

05 Jun 2010 05:42

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Koni 1074 Dial a Ride shocks are rebuildable and the kits are available.

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Re: Old school shock parts

07 Jun 2010 01:09

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Kawickrice wrote:

I picked up these on ebay and they are totally rebuildable with parts still available.

what length are these?

1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA

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