Where to find an aftermarket 1996 rear shock or a rebuild kit??

[gwad1970]

  I cant seem to find these items any where what gives? Also just so I'm on the right track here is my vin.....JKAKXMK17TA014147...T equals 96 Correct? Thanks a million!

[FL_Sharpshooter]

I cant seem to find these items any where what gives? Also just so I'm on the right track here is my vin.....JKAKXMK17TA014147...T equals 96 Correct? Thanks a million!

Here's the part # for the genuine KYB kit. It's the same for a CR500 (certain years).

#129994600801

[gwad1970]

Thanks Sharpshooter I was hoping someone knew where to get an aftermarket unit. The thought of rebuilding this thing is a bit sketchy. Oh well first time for everything... Thanks a million!
 

[FL_Sharpshooter]

Thanks Sharpshooter I was hoping someone knew where to get an aftermarket unit. The thought of rebuilding this thing is a bit sketchy. Oh well first time for everything... Thanks a million!
 

You're welcome, good luck! If you ever get stuck on anything, there's a wealth of knowledge available as well as some very knowledgeable people here.

[Heniz]

I recently rebuilt a 97 kx250 shock.

I just entered all the details in on race techs website and ordered a kit. Watched a video on YouTube on how to do it and it's not that difficult. Having a good parts washer helps alot and a heap of rags to clean up the  oil.

The main nut holding the valving and piston was very tight even tho it wasn't peened over. Just heat the nut with a heat gun and use a set of soft jaws in a bench vice with a rattle gun to remove.

Just take ya time and you will be fine I found it easier than doing fork seals.

[umberto]

I used this video from Rocky Mountain the first time I rebuilt a shock. I completely agree with Heinz, it's a lot easier than you think it would be.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0_InEnom2ec

[gwad1970]

Just a little update...So before I asked the question on this forum I located a used replacement on e-bay for $78.00. Great I thought. When it arrived it looked the part so I disassembled my bike. I noticed right away when I began installing the shock the top mount was turned to the left more than the original shock. It wouldn't fit at all, the bladder would hit the frame before the top mount would line up. After a bit of cursing I realized although the shock was for a "1996" 250 it was for a rm250 not a kx250. Dangit I hate when I screw up! found a rebuild kit for $129 plus oil and bolts misc About $200.00.....called a local shop for them to rebuild..$450.00...Aftermarket replacement $1300...WTF! So I considered selling it then I thought what the hell do I have to lose? I cut one side of the bracket off bent the other until the shock felt happy in its new home then built a custom bracket out of 3/16 plate. welded it up painted it Kawasaki green boom! Done! I wanted to do it right but couldn't justify the expenditures. It actually works perfectly and looks great. Ill post a few pics thanks for all the help! I suppose necessity IS the mother of invention!