Rear Shock Absorber Upgrade - Best to Worst

Bro, you can't park a Z1 so it covers up a second Z1. That the BOTM bike before the 4 into 4's got hung on it? Or do you crap out lesters too?

I had koni's on the green 78 I had. When I sold the bike the stock parts went back on and the koni's went back into the spare parts shed. Solid shock

Kidkawie wrote: If you ever worked on a $20k shock, if there is such a thing for bikes, even A kit Pro Ircuit units costs less, you would look at those Ebay shocks and laugh.

I'd be interested in seeing what a $20,000 motorcycle shock looks like. Maybe my wife will buy me a couple for Christmas. :lol: Ed

floivanus wrote: Bro, you can't park a Z1 so it covers up a second Z1. That the BOTM bike before the 4 into 4's got hung on it? Or do you crap out lesters too?

I had koni's on the green 78 I had. When I sold the bike the stock parts went back on and the koni's went back into the spare parts shed. Solid shock

Andrew I don't understand what you're saying. My restored Z1 has original shocks and it rides like a wheelborrow but it is correct, that was my goal, minus the pipes and paint the BOTM is all oem. Before I decided to "complete it" yes it had the lester s on it and they are now on my my rider bike

maybe this helps
BOTM and my rider

Yeah, I knew you had the lesters on the restored one, my jealousy apparently made me forget you have multiple running clones though. Much better pic to boot.

The repro z1 shocks just as crappy as the OEMs? If they are my H2 will get something else instead.

I miss my Lesters.
Steve

Kidkawie wrote: If you ever worked on a $20k shock, if there is such a thing for bikes, even A kit Pro Ircuit units costs less, you would look at those Ebay shocks and laugh.

He wasn't referring to a 20K motorcycle shock. They were purpose built off road shocks for racing. Chris only does what he does because he is a member of another motorcycle forum and guys were asking about RFY shocks so he bought a set tore them down and gave his opinion. Guys them asked him to rebuild them. Due to the price point and so many guys building budget bikes he has rebuilt/upgraded quite a few of them. He is just offering information gentlemen. Take it or leave it. Members here are always asking about RFY shocks, I do not believe you will find anyone more knowledgeable about them than Chris. If you think they are junk don't buy them. Mine ride just fine. I have not had a chance to put a lot of miles on this set but I can say that the upgraded set by Chris versus the stock set I bought a few years ago ride better.

You tell em Jon.
Steve

floivanus wrote: Yeah, I knew you had the lesters on the restored one, my jealousy apparently made me forget you have multiple running clones though. Much better pic to boot.

The repro z1 shocks just as crappy as the OEMs? If they are my H2 will get something else instead.

You might have been referring to this photo while I restoring.........and damn it looks good problem is my ADD is so bad I dont know what the hell doing most of the time

what are we talkin about again

Shocks, about as contentious as breaking in rings.
Steve

Whatever...... just buy good shocks .

and good beer