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05 Mar 2015 16:26 - 05 Mar 2015 16:29 #663583
by floivanus
Sorry my mistake RFY shocks, been sleep deprived a lot
The quality is superb for the price point ($89 shipped when i got these) had them on my green kz before i had to sell it, worked fine, adjustable length and preload, unlike the much higher priced versions you dont have any other adjustments though. This is them on my currently stalled project (need to find spoke wheels , drum rear, twin disc front to get going anywhere again)
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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Sorry my mistake RFY shocks, been sleep deprived a lot
The quality is superb for the price point ($89 shipped when i got these) had them on my green kz before i had to sell it, worked fine, adjustable length and preload, unlike the much higher priced versions you dont have any other adjustments though. This is them on my currently stalled project (need to find spoke wheels , drum rear, twin disc front to get going anywhere again)
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
Andrew
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05 Mar 2015 20:05 #663608
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Where did you get the shocks?
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08 Mar 2015 12:15 - 08 Mar 2015 12:29 #663755
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my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
Andrew
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Overseas supplier, i ordered a bunch of pairs, sold all but one that i kept for that bike.
I think you may be able to find them on ebay. I think all chinese made gas charged shocks are the same just rebranded
I think you may be able to find them on ebay. I think all chinese made gas charged shocks are the same just rebranded
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
Andrew
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08 Mar 2015 22:16 #663802
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Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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Let me give you some insight on RFY shocks. They are from what I have read and Oholin knock off. The build quality it good but the oil sucks at best. Secondly they are better when filled with Nitrogen. I have covered all of this in my thread. I have used RFYs before, I ruined the first pair by trying to add too much air and one of them blew a seal. If you are serious about using them what I suggest is sending them to a guy called Chris Livengood. He takes them apart swaps a few things, adds quality oil and fills them with Nitrogen. I bought mine off of eBay, had them shipped directly to him and he shipped them to me when he was done. He also sells them for a little more than you can buy them off of eBay. Here is his Website if your interested. Great guy to work with. Great communication, drop him a line he will answer questions about the shocks if you like.
chrislivengood.net/wp/product/rfy-shock-rebuild/
chrislivengood.net/wp/product/rfy-shock-rebuild/
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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