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ZRX1200 Shocks

posplayr

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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...da-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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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.
 
pontiacstogo

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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;
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Well they are pretty at least. :rolleyes:

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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Well they are pretty at least. :rolleyes:
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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;

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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.
 
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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.
 
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