question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

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question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 12:59

I picked up a pair of ZRX shocks and went to install them today. I got the rightside on just fine, but the left side is touching the chain. I'm not happy about not running without the chain guard, but I can live with it. What's the best way to solve this problem? Do I maybe move the bottom left shock mount out about .5''? If I do that, do I have to do anything with the top mount? Thanks.

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 13:17

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i would recomend notching out your chain gard or modifying it. you could also build you a custom chain gard. i would not recommend modifying the frame shock mount or changing the geometry of the bike. by the way nice looking shocks. dave

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 13:34

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I would totally do that, but the shock coil is actually touching the chain. Not ridable as is. Maybe I'm just f'ed with these shocks?

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 14:56

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Most people i have seen run these also do a ZRX swing-arm swap and they move the upper mount out as well. are the shocks handed? if so, try switching them side to side.

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 15:56

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Im sorry i misread the question the first time. I will give this some thought and get back to you. :dry:

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 16:53 - 04 Apr 2015 16:55

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How much is it touching? If you arent too far up the spring maybe a 530 conversion and smaller sprockets would help? Ehh looking at it I kind of doubt it though

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 17:07

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I was thinking that the 81-82 gpz 1100 swingarms might be a little wider at the rear. If so that may give you enough clearance. that may be an option and i know the inside pivot area is the same. im assuming your keeping the stock look. Or maybe as floivanas said chain conversion.

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 19:18

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530 chain is the same inside width as a 630, but they can be a tiny bit thinner depending on the brand. The other option might be to go up a tooth or two on your front sprocket to use a smaller rear sprocket which might give you some more clearance.

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Re: question for fitting new ZRX shocks to the KZ

04 Apr 2015 19:54

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What about flipping the shocks upside down? I believe the upper mount/body is considerable narrower than the spring section. Might give you enough.

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