Do the rear shocks come apart?

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14 Jan 2014 19:48 #618644 by HAFROD
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My rear shocks on my 78 1000 are in good condition but one has a dent in the top cover. I thought I might remove the top of coil chrome covers?????
Two 1983 GPz 305's, 1984 GPz550, 1980 KZ550A, 1978 KZ1000A2A

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15 Jan 2014 02:04 - 15 Jan 2014 02:09 #618661 by ZERO
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There's a pin you have to drive out and the shock unscrews....But it's NOT so simple to do. Get a Dremel with a cutting disc and gently cut the chrome cover off. You might find that the chrome on the spring underneath is rusty.. Get a set of these on Ebay for $79. Free shipping.
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15 Jan 2014 03:54 - 15 Jan 2014 04:01 #618668 by roy-b-boy-b
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When I use to part out bikes, I took one whole day and tore shocks apart to clean. Some are easy and some are harder. The adjustable ones you have to be careful with not to lose parts. :woohoo:

Some I used a needlenose vicegrips to hold the shaft as far up as possible to unscrew . You could remove the top caps on both and have Mulholland looking shocks. :laugh:

Nice looking shocks.
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15 Jan 2014 06:27 - 15 Jan 2014 06:28 #618676 by 531blackbanshee
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post some pics of the shocks in question hafrod.

some have a thick stepped washer (with a slot to slide passed the shaft)on top that you can remove after compressing the springs and then slowly releasing the spring,then remove the covers and re-install the spring and washer.
that is how my progressives are.
i use a large valve spring compressor to compress shock springs for removal.

leon
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15 Jan 2014 07:13 #618680 by sbc1320
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My Progressives are like Leon says they have the slot to release them.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..

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15 Jan 2014 07:53 #618688 by ZERO
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The slotted ones are much simpler
Only Kawasakis have a soul 1977 Kawi KZ1000 special 2000 Kawi ZRX1100

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15 Jan 2014 09:42 #618705 by HAFROD
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I see a roll pin on the top just under the attaching nut. Is this what I remove? Then it unscrews? Right hand threads?

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Two 1983 GPz 305's, 1984 GPz550, 1980 KZ550A, 1978 KZ1000A2A

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15 Jan 2014 10:04 #618708 by StreetfighterKz
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I'm not sure where the dent is but can you just spin the cover around or perhaps spin the shock 180* to hide it?

Later, Doug
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1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
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15 Jan 2014 10:19 #618711 by HAFROD
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I am planning a budget showable bike build and the dents would drive me crazy. I can't decide on just replacing the dented one or removing both. Give me some input on you guys opinions on the covers. Keep or remove? I'm planning a mild custom build
Two 1983 GPz 305's, 1984 GPz550, 1980 KZ550A, 1978 KZ1000A2A

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15 Jan 2014 10:32 #618714 by 650ed
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The stock shocks were probably the biggest weak point of the bikes. I would just replace them with Hagons. The Hagons are a million times better than stock but look similar (see pic of mine below). Let me know if you want a link and some info. If you do disassemble your shocks I would suggest you compress the springs before driving out the roll pin. Here's a link that may be helpful; it discusses dis-assembly of stock shocks. Ed
forums.kz650.info/index.php?topic=11055.15

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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15 Jan 2014 11:55 #618720 by Kidkawie
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Yes, they should come apart.

Compress the spring using heavy duty zip ties.

Drive out the roll pin, the end of the shock should thread off and you can remove the cover.

Z1 shock I took apart.
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15 Jan 2014 12:12 #618722 by HAFROD
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I thought about having the springs powdercoated black but not sure if it would work with a spring constanly flexing. What the heck do they use?
Two 1983 GPz 305's, 1984 GPz550, 1980 KZ550A, 1978 KZ1000A2A

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