ZRX1200 Shocks

[posplayr]

Anybody ever try and mount some of these on a GS? With with a swing arm swap or by changing the lower mounts. These are used but you would have to spend close to $1K to get anything like this. They are also longer 14.25 v.s. 13" for GS if anybody was looking for more ride height.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawi-ZRX-ZRX1200,-Harley,-Triumph,-V-Max,-Honda-Shocks_W0QQitemZ140279629780QQcmdZViewItem

Adjustable for Pre Load, Rebound, and Compression.These shocks would be an excellent up grade to many other bikes, like Harley Davidson, Triumph, V-Max and many others. They measure aprox. 14 1/4 center to center, top mount is approx. 9/16 and the lower is approx. 3/8.
A pair of these shocks (PN's 45014-0001-2H and 45014-0002-2H) sell for $1148.44 from ronayers.com


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[pontiacstogo]

Just a word of caution on the ZRX KYB shocks. They don't have the best reputation for longevity - I took a chance on a set of used ones for a Honda.

Cosmetically they were perfect, but they had no damping left at all. Fortunately they are rebuildable but a rebuild with seals, oil and a recharge runs $275 from Aftershocks;

http://www.aftershocks-suspension.com/pages/home.htm

I'm not saying the ones posted above require a rebuild, but it's a risk you run that could easily turn $400 shocks in $700 shocks.

[posplayr]

pontiacstogo

Cosmetically they were perfect, but they had no damping left at all. Fortunately they are rebuildable but a rebuild with seals, oil and a recharge runs $275 from Aftershocks;

Well they are pretty at least.

Did not realize that KYB hag longevity issues. .

Makes me glad I have Ohlins on the ED and Fox Double clicker for the gixxer.

I guess I was having a "I could of had a V-8" moment.

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[pontiacstogo]

Well they are pretty at least.

They are that. Here's the set I purchased. They were in great shape cosmetically. You wouldn't think (based on their condition) that they'd need a rebuild already;



These are ZRX1100 shocks and even though they needed rebuilt, I'm still very happy with them. I wasn't trying to rag on KYB's - just suggesting that if you're looking at a used set, ask about mileage and keep the rebuild costs in mind.

[reddirtrider]

I'd love to put Ohlins on the ZRX1200 and ditch the KYB, but alas it's funding for all of my projects that keeps me sane.