aftermarket shock installation

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exactly like these > (just a lot cheaper)


I have installed them with the canister facing towards the front wheel does this matter or should they be facing towards the back fot he bike?

Doesn't matter.

Doesn't matter as far as performance is concerned but they might look a little odd mounted that way.

Well it was that or removing the helmet hook on the right side.

I must admit these shocks tho are really stiff compared to my previous ones which I think were the originals.

I have the spring preload set to the lowest it will go, how much affect does the pressure in the canister effect ride quality and whats a good starting setting do you reckon?

razmo99 wrote: Well it was that or removing the helmet hook on the right side.{/quote]

I had the same problem so I just removed the helmet hook. Wasn't using it anyway.

razmo99 wrote: Well it was that or removing the helmet hook on the right side.

I must admit these shocks tho are really stiff compared to my previous ones which I think were the originals.

I have the spring preload set to the lowest it will go, how much affect does the pressure in the canister effect ride quality and whats a good starting setting do you reckon?

Most any shock will be stiffer than worn out factory shocks. Do you know which make and model the shocks were made for? If they were made for a bike much heavier than yours, there may be no way to lighten them up enough. If they are designed for one only slightly heavier, the manufacturer may be able to supply more appropriate springs.
If they are Ohlins or KYB, the nitrogen in the cylinder is under very high pressure and should not be jacked with.

I have an old set of 13" Boge Mulholland shocks from a different KZ project. Probably 18,000 to 20,000 miles on them. Not sure anymore.
They are supposed to be rebuildable. Who does that?

kaw-a-holic has a guy that does them.
Steve

swest wrote: kaw-a-holic has a guy that does them.
Steve

You can try Chris Livengood. Here is his site. He rebuilds RFY's into better shocks. Looks like he is due to come out with his own here very soon. Made 100% in the USA. Here is a link to his site.

chrislivengood.net/wp?raf=ref0457299

Honestly I dont even know what they are, got them with a purchase for some z550 parts, they are brand new from a site called www.japbikespares.com

I have looked around and apparently their shocks are rubbish, I would have to agree.
For now I have put the originals on, and will keep then till I get a set a hagon's
The stock ones still work good their are Showa's with 4 adjustable dampening settings.

kaw-a-holic wrote:

swest wrote: kaw-a-holic has a guy that does them.
Steve

You can try Chris Livengood. Here is his site. He rebuilds RFY's into better shocks. Looks like he is due to come out with his own here very soon. Made 100% in the USA. Here is a link to his site.

chrislivengood.net/wp?raf=ref0457299

Guy basically has that market cornered BUT they are easy shocks to rebuild and modify yourself: there's a post on 'do the ton' by crazypj that shows how to do it.