86 kx 500

[zskunk]

will a rear shock from a 86 kx125 work on a 86 kx500 ?? or is there any other yr that would work ?

[jonny500]

i am sure it will fit. its the rim width that will be different, obviously wider on the 500 that the 125

[sandblaster]

Hello.
Here is some measurements fro an 86 KX500 Shock.
Obviously the spring info can change depending on adjustment and rates, ect:
All dimensions are approximate:
Spring thickness: 12MM OD -
Spring Diameter: 88MM -
Spring length as mounted: 267MM -
Upper mount tab thickness: 32MM -
Upper mount tab hole ID: 12MM -
Lower Mount Internal Width: 26.5MM -
Lower mount hole ID: 10MM -
Eye to Eye: 420MM
Before you buy a 125 shock, simply compare the measurements.
Also, a 125 shock will almost certainly have different internal dampening, rebound, and spring size.

[jonny500]

SORRY! I AM LOSEING IT , I THOUGHT YOU SAID READ WHEEL. SO LETS START AGAIN LOL . I WOULD WOULD SAY IT WILL FIT BUT THE SPRINGS WILL HAVE TO BE SWAPED

[zskunk]

thanks guys .. i have the old spring from the 500 .. the shock has a wear mark on the shaft that is so wore down, that i don't think hard chrome could build it back to spec.

[byron909]

an 86 kx125 shock is totally different. it basically looks like normal shock with resevoir attached. your 86 500 has remote resevoir. what would interchange is 85 125, 85-86 250, 500. but the 86 is the nicest. bigger shaft, better vlaving, etc.
you can use the pre load/ lock ring and spring mount though from 86-87 125, or 87 250/ 500 on your 86.

[zskunk]

has anyone tried rebuilding this shock .. i wonder what kind of oil to use and how much ... i been looking for one on ebay but all i see is ones that are worse then mine ..

[sandblaster]

Contact Richard at www.Houseofhorsepower.com
He specializes in suspension rebuilding.

[zskunk]

thanks sandblaster ..

[byron909]

i am currently putting my 86 500 back together. my shock was supposed to be for the dumpster. hammered, very very rough. jeremy wilkey at mx tech has done a bunch of my old bikes, he just got thru making this 86 stuff right.
there are definatly limitaions inside this shock, the 88 up stuff much nicer, but he did a great job with what he had. hope to eventually find a wp or ohlins for this bike. you might give him a call, can definatly make it right for you.
you can buy the upper shock bearing from all balls, the lower from kawasaki surprisingly.
mx-tech
877-850-5114

on rebuilding it is just like any other. you can still get all the parts you need. think all balls make the seal head assembly and stuff. i originally did mine myself, but ended up sending to mx-tech to get the valving right. mx-tech sent me a new spring from eibach, and a bumper that i couldn't seem to find. if all else look on race techs site, they should have a listing for stuff they sell. i think my bladder is from them.

http://old.racetech.com/evalving/english/Srchpr.asp?bikeid=932&manufacture=Kawasaki&model=KX500&year=1986&TABLEINFO=dirt&langname=english