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Rear suspension

20 Jan 2018 10:10 - 20 Jan 2018 10:13
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I want to replace my existing Coni rear suspension on my 650 SR 81.
I have measure the length to be approx. 30cm..

What do I have to choice between, I want a modern look, black ish ?
What about bushing, I only need to make sure the bushing fit my existing bolts?

Is there big different in performance? more money you use, better driving handling ?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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Re: Rear suspension

20 Jan 2018 10:37
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'Koni' are back in business ,now rebranded as 'Ikon'.
www.ikonsuspension.com/
I went with YSS for my build
yss.co.th/index.php
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
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Re: Rear suspension

20 Jan 2018 16:45
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Check Hagon, too.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 01:40
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Thank you for feedback.

Please see attached photo, these extra oil tank? is just a show of?
On my bike it will not have any effect?

I`m looking for suspension to looks cool :)

I have just take a quick look at Ikon and Hagon, will take a closer look.
Is there other brand I can look at?

What is the important thing? length? bushing size?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 03:16
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www.restocycle.com/ikon-suspension-products
78 KZ1000 A2A

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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 05:14 - 22 Jan 2018 05:15
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The extra tank, as you call it, is a chamber for pressurized nitrogen. It helps to prevent the oil from frothing under severe usage.
The very best shocks you can get are Ohlins, but they are quite expensive. You might be able to adapt some used shocks from a ZRX 1100 or 1200. They have the nitrogen reservoir, and are rebuildable. You will need to compare measurements.
I don’t think Hagon makes that style. Perhaps YSS does.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 05:55
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Or.....

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 06:52
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650ed wrote: Or.....


haha fantastic :)
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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 09:29 - 22 Jan 2018 09:34
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and on a more serious note.

CafeRacer.net >>> Rebuilding RFY Cheap Shocks how-to topic with pictures.

Related. you have to be careful when machining or modifying cheap shocks. the bottom mount could be weakened. so the bottom mount could snap off, causing a serious motorcycle accident. I would be worried about that, even if they are un-modified.


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1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 10:22
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I don`t plan to custom build my self :)
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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 12:05
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davido wrote: 'Koni' are back in business ,now rebranded as 'Ikon'.
www.ikonsuspension.com/
I went with YSS for my build
yss.co.th/index.php

What YSS model have you used?
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Re: Rear suspension

22 Jan 2018 12:29
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Will I feel big difference between different model / brand ?
Gas ? without gas? etc... cheap / expensive?

What is the differences?

I`m not experienced into these :)
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