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27 Nov 2011 23:19 #490448 by 750steve
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07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1

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28 Nov 2011 11:22 - 18 Feb 2013 18:34 #490503 by martin_csr
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28 Nov 2011 11:34 #490506 by TexasKZ
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I'd be willing to bet that the RD weighs a LOT less than your KZ, so the springs may be much too soft and there may not be enough damping either.
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28 Nov 2011 11:42 #490507 by Motor Head
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A look through the Shock makers site might help, or an email to them.
But I would expect TexasKZ is right.
Those might feel like a couple of Poggo Sticks on a heavier bike.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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28 Nov 2011 11:59 #490511 by 750steve
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Yes they will fit with different bottom bushes (i spoke to the makers today) but i take on board what you guys are saying about weight. The RD250/400 that those shocks fit are 160-170kg. Now in saying this i have substituted the original rear brake detup for a modern ZX6R setup, there has been prob about 5kg removed grom the unsprung weight on the swingarm which will make it react faster.
07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1

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28 Nov 2011 12:03 #490512 by 750steve
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RD Spring Rate 16kg
KZ750 Spring Rate 20kg
07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1

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28 Nov 2011 12:38 - 28 Nov 2011 12:39 #490516 by DoubleDub
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These are the cheapest I have found for Kz's but I have no experience with ordering from this company nor can I find any info on these specific shocks online...I wish they would publish the spring rate, etc.

www.superiormcsupply.com/shopbybrand-redwing-kawasaki.html

Don't buy them all...I'll need one pair.
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28 Nov 2011 12:59 #490520 by 750steve
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Now thats cheap.......but i need em in Black & then ass UK shipping!!

If i resprung the RD shocks it would work out @ £45 for the KZ springs, thats all the difference in the shocks. Maybe i could try the 16kg springs & upgrade if necessary?
07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1

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28 Nov 2011 14:51 #490524 by DoubleDub
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I would be concerned about the amount of Dampening also. Not just spring rate.

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28 Nov 2011 14:52 #490525 by DoubleDub
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DoubleDub wrote: These are the cheapest I have found for Kz's but I have no experience with ordering from this company nor can I find any info on these specific shocks online...I wish they would publish the spring rate, etc.

www.superiormcsupply.com/shopbybrand-redwing-kawasaki.html

Don't buy them all...I'll need one pair.


Again, not endorsing these - I probably will pass on them as they seem like cheap Asian knock-offs.

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28 Nov 2011 16:28 #490530 by 750steve
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General opinion is a resounding 'dont do it then'! lol
07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1

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28 Nov 2011 16:55 #490532 by DoubleDub
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If you find something that would be roughly the same weight and length/type as your bike they would likely work fine. I would just think the RD250 would be much lighter.

Are they 13" eye to eye type shocks? If so then likely any of the Kz650/900/1000 shocks will work as I believe all the early ones were the same style and the weight would be similar.

Hmm...looks like they might have been 12.5" on the twin. Have you looked into the progressives from Z1E? Or are they out of your price range/shipping cost?

www.z1enterprises.com/Progressive-Suspen...5--121201B-1975.aspx

They will assemble/ship them international, I believe. Good people, too.

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