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was thinking about changing rear shock for Kawasaki c1 or c2 . can any one tell me how the remote reservoir fits under the seat, there does not seem that much room under there. plus how do you alter the preload rings as they will be under the seat also .Has any one had good results from fitting one and would any member have one or any other shock for sale. love the bike just would love to improve suspension. many thanks for any imfo received.
 

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was thinking about changing rear shock for Kawasaki c1 or c2 . can any one tell me how the remote reservoir fits under the seat, there does not seem that much room under there. plus how do you alter the preload rings as they will be under the seat also .Has any one had good results from fitting one and would any member have one or any other shock for sale. love the bike just would love to improve suspension. many thanks for any imfo received.
The reservoir its not remoted but a part of the frame of zx10r rear shock which must be facing downwards when instaled. you don't need to cut any plastic allthough some had done that when this modification was started to appear.. There is no need to take the tank off at all !!! Start by loosening the stock shock from the swing-arm, then loose the bolt below the tank, pull the stock shock out and replace the shock.
Pay attention to the fact that the zx shock need some drilling to open the (swing-arm's side) holes for the 12mm yamaha screw (cause the kawasaki screw is 10mm and you could find it as a part of suzuki.......)...
Anyway, is the best cheap rear suspension upgrade that gave and giving very good results in every day "sporty" commuting. But keep on mind that suits the best to lighter riders as the soft spring could stand 90kg riders as weight limit. If you are "one of us"... go on.
If you find one put it on your bike BEFORE do anything at the front. If you find the balance front/rear and the proper sag (springs preload with the help of a screw-driver and a hammer when shock is on bike, otherwise 180mm spring length for a 68kg/150lbs rider) there is no need to put stiffer front springs.
Hope that in UK you could find a used shock in a low price..
 
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thanks for imfo motorcycleboy. was a great help. all I need to do is find a good second hand one. ollyson.
 


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