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paint rear shock springs?
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Post edited by: Patton, at: 2007/01/28 13:38
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Post edited by: pumps, at: 2007/01/28 20:15
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No I wasn't aware but thanks! I know how to tear things up! Did you just search for sportster shocks?the bracket will have to be spread a bit.
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Off the showroom floor, the 1976 KZ900 LTD was equipped with Boge Mulholland shock absorbers, type LT-13110, used with 2.0 kg-per-mm (110 ppi) straight-wound springs (black in color). If oil leakage appeared, the seals could be replaced with Suspension Rebuilding Kit Part No. K45014-201.
Patton.. Your a god..i have a set of Mulhollands' and have not been able to find rebuild kits..!!
76LTD.. yes I have PC's bunches of springs... it wont crack if compressed and wont fade... I have pics some where i'll find them and post...
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:huh: Folks: I am new to the forum. Other than my intro a month ago, this is my second post. I have received zero response on both posts. Am I doing something wrong? Taboo topics? I am stumped.<br><br>Post edited by: 76LTD, at: 2007/01/27 08:04
I remember your first post in the New Members Forum, and I thought I welcomed you heartily! We 900LTD riders need to stick together!
I don't remember seeing your other posts... I'll watch more carefully.
Your shocks are Mulhollands, and were originally finished in black with a chrome adjustment ring at the bottom. I think you can just rattle can paint them black again, if you want the original look.
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Paint rear shock springs?
Well, this guy did....
(from CA Craigs List, posted here this AM)
LOL! That almost looks like my KZ1000 when I got it. It had been painted yellow, shocks and all. Except the shocks' yellow didn't match the body's yellow. :S It looked awful.
I took one of the shocks apart and repainted it black. It was a real PITA to get apart without injuring myself. I ended up using a U-Bolt through the mount hole to "push" the spring down with the U-bolt bar until I could remove the retainer clip. The darn bar kept slipping out. All I can say is that I'm lucky I still have all my fingers intact.
I've been holding off on doing the second shock. I'll get around to it eventually, but not until I've finished the engine work. I'm not looking forward to it. I might just get some used ones on EBay.
Post edited by: Skyman, at: 2007/01/30 19:26
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