Author Topic: KX Rear Shock (Read 2400 times)

gowen · « **on:** February 20, 2004, 04:30:23 PM »

Well, after thinking I did a wonderful job getting my KX back to running for the summer, I blow the rear suspension.

I have a buddy with a 1989 KX125 junk bike, but with a good rear shock. Would anybody know if that would fit on a '90 KX500? They look exacly the same as do 85% of the parts. <- which I have borrowed

from before..

demographic · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2004, 11:29:49 PM »

I think that 500 shockers are set up differently cos on average, 500 riders have eaten more pies

You could check part numbers on buykawasaki.com to find out

kawdude · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2004, 12:59:41 PM »

I'm pretty sure that all the rears are the same. I know a 250 fits a 500 and I would assume Kaw would not make a bunch of different shocks for their bikes. They definately could be setup differently internally. If they look the same just try it.

teamgreen500 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2004, 11:49:47 AM »

Internally they are compatible; HOWEVER! They have entirely DIFFERENT valving. You need to have your stocker rebuilt and re-valved.

Manny

gowen · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2004, 06:50:47 PM »

Well, I'd like to ride this coming weekend. So, until I find another one or get mine rebuilt (prefer another one), I just installed it. It fits fine. It's better than riding with a blown shock.

Thanks guys.

Author Topic: KX Rear Shock (Read 2400 times)

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