Rear Piggyback Shocks

[jknappsax]

Keep us informed!

As many here have stated, these shocks hold a lot of interest for many of us, so we'll be waiting for whatever info you have, whenever you have it. Thanks, and welcome.

[firemun59]

Very nice looking product you there! Hurry!!! [-o<

follow the website ........

[gsgeezer]

No Boos, either. I have had a number of Hondas, starting in '68, and enjoy all bikes!

I am glad I saw your post. I was thinking of buying new shocks, but now I will wait to hear more.

I will check out your website for more info!

[drhermanstein]

I was looking for ZRX shocks. I will now await the units you have.

[fastkatanaboy]

Please hurry! riding season in the US is just around the corner! weeks away for some of us!

[firemun59]

just an interesting side note.....i was trying to provide the same info over at www.kzrider.com and my thread was locked and I can no longer log in.....oh well more time to focus on the GS pieces......very strange.....I do appreciate the encouraging words here and several other forum sites.

[Mike McNaney]

There an old used set of Italian piggybacks on ebay right now I cant wait to see how much somebody pays for them. Ive been following this post with interest. I wont need new rears soon. The only decent parts on the bike when I bought it were the Ohlins rear shocks.
After reading this post Im interested in wether or not they need a rebuild or what. The adjustability of them seems to work and is pretty cool. At WOT I can make the bike stand up at every gear change or stiffen them and grind rubber off at every change.

If those piggy backs will work the same and are rebuildable I may be tempted since they look sweet.

[Nerobro]

KYB's from a ZRX are a nice option however may be cost prohibitive and quite scarce. New from Kawi they are over $1000. I am assuming your thinking of used ones from a salvage yard. They know what the're worth. In the mean time I will certainly keep you all up to date on the rebound/compression dampening progress.........cheers

The set i'm running came off a low mileage wreck ;-) they were, and are absolutely clean on the shock shafts and provide very nice damping. I got lucky, my set was $131 shipped.

I'm very willing to spend more on a good set of shocks, that just happened to be what I got them for.

Good luck on your work. LIke everyone else here, we're waiting with baited breath.

[firemun59]

The set i'm running came off a low mileage wreck ;-) they were, and are absolutely clean on the shock shafts and provide very nice damping. I got lucky, my set was $131 shipped.

I'm very willing to spend more on a good set of shocks, that just happened to be what I got them for.

Good luck on your work. LIke everyone else here, we're waiting with baited breath.

That was a great score and tough to beat.....gotta love ebay........

My only point was the scarcity of them and there high cost if buying from a Kawi dealer.....I am sure they will work well for you.

[firemun59]

There an old used set of Italian piggybacks on ebay right now I cant wait to see how much somebody pays for them. Ive been following this post with interest. I wont need new rears soon. The only decent parts on the bike when I bought it were the Ohlins rear shocks.
After reading this post Im interested in wether or not they need a rebuild or what. The adjustability of them seems to work and is pretty cool. At WOT I can make the bike stand up at every gear change or stiffen them and grind rubber off at every change.

If those piggy backs will work the same and are rebuildable I may be tempted since they look sweet.

Mike,

Just a question for you. I notice you own a couple of vintage Kawis. What forum do you use to gather info about your bikes?

[Commodus]

just an interesting side note.....i was trying to provide the same info over at www.kzrider.com and my thread was locked and I can no longer log in.....oh well more time to focus on the GS pieces......very strange.....I do appreciate the encouraging words here and several other forum sites.

Some sites are really strict about advertising and whatnot. Seems crazy to lock a thread like this, what classic bike owner doesn't want to upgrade his suspension?

[Mike McNaney]

I dont. Those KZrider guys are dumbasses. Theres only about 10 guys that take turns belittleing everybody like they are the Kawasaki design team.
I dont modify the Z1R cuz its worth too much and I dont modify the 550, just repair when needed and Ive got books for that.

I think this is the last year I'll have those two anyway. Theres a guy in Bellingham that is willing to overpay for the Z1R and the 550 has 67 thousand on it. My boy wont ride it anymore since its old and frumpy.
Kids. It still gets 65 mpg hwy and over 50 mpg at all times. Anybody out there want a 80' KZ 550A? with Cafe' fairing and luggage rack with lockable trunk...(He says as if Dangling a carrot). It does need cam chain guides but sweet other than that.

That reminds me, Im going to call that guy tonight about the Z1R

[tconroy]

First off since you from the land of the 'colts' I have to say congrats. My son is a Peyton Manning fanatic. I will PM the details.

Anyway the issue of fork springs is of course an important concern. I have always replaced my seals everytime fork springs are swapped out.I know you all would, but i had to mention it . I am very fortunate to know an ex factory honda race team suspension technician and he has been part of our R&D process and recomends a non progressive set of fork springs as part of the front rear package. We are not in that part of the business as of yet. We cannot recomend a rate for the suzuki applications currently.....but we will.

I just replaced my fork springs with progressives.I have an 83 650 L model shaftie with 12.5 inch eye to eye rear shocks. What type of effect would these have concerning the progressives and adding your piggybacks at 12 3/4".Another words whats the problem with matching them up with the progressive springs.Many GS'ers use these springs.

[kingofvenus]

No boo's here either, I had an '83 1100F that ran a best of 10.19 at 128. (slick and bars, 29's and open header)

[dmay]

Are these shocks owner servicable?Can they be dissassembled and revalved?Recharged at local bike shop?Does the resevior have a piston or a diaphram?