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Title: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: YUMASTEPSIDE on February 23, 2012, 11:34:58 am: Does anyone know of an alternative rear shock for an '81 KDX175??
I sent my original shock away for rebuild and mods to carry 115kg (me plus gear )and I'm told they're basically non-rebuildable or adjustable.I can buy a standard replacement but I still can't get it set up for my weight.
Are there any other models that will fit, later KDX, maybe a KX??
If I can't get a shock I'll have to get another bike set up for Denman Vinduro >:( >:(

a not happy Roger :'(

(http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/yumastepside/kdxr200.jpg)
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: Davey Crocket on February 23, 2012, 12:10:34 pm: Is it the bike in the photo as that is a KLX.....Nathan or TM Bill will know.
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: cyclegod on February 23, 2012, 12:14:39 pm: Nice job fitting the XR200 into the KDX frame.... I like it ;D
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: YUMASTEPSIDE on February 23, 2012, 01:27:15 pm: Thanks CG......its actually an XL125S bottom end (six speed), with an XL185 crank and CT200 top end, plus a few other mods......and who said you could'nt use those old pull start ag bikes for anything ;D ;D....the pipe is two CT200 pipes cut up and welded together and the muffler, not that it muffles much, is from a TM125 ::)

Roger
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: Nathan S on February 23, 2012, 05:43:40 pm: That's a bummer Roger...

I've got one in pieces. Its definitely possible to rebuild it, but its going to lose some length (not travel) - about 15mm I think. I figured that you could extend the fork and redrill the hole to regain the length.

The only thing that's stopping me is that I can't cut the new snap-ring groove inside the shock body.
The valving is whacky old-old-old-school, so I wouldn't even guess at how to change it.

So... I wonder if the answer is to send my shock to Sean - bet he'll say: "Oh, that's all? No worries".
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: YUMASTEPSIDE on February 23, 2012, 09:08:05 pm: .......that would be a NO! Sean has mine at the moment ,same answer........lose length, can't cut groove, can't re-valve! >:( >:( :'(

still not happy Roger :'( :'(
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: Nathan S on February 23, 2012, 09:55:59 pm: The valve piston could surely be changed to something better (46mm shock bore has been more-or-less the standard size since forever, so there's lots of shocks with that size piston in them).
But then you're probably rapidly approaching the point where Walter's brand new shock will be the cheaper option, not just the better one...
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: YUMASTEPSIDE on February 24, 2012, 03:42:51 pm: Want excellent service and quality ?? Just call Walter at YSS...........gave him the dimensions this morning......."Mr King..Your shocks ready!"....all done, ready for dispatch ! ;D

(http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/yumastepside/Project_20120223_0001.jpg)

........Geoff, get your order in now ! :D :D ;)

Roger.....happy now ;D
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: topari on March 28, 2012, 11:39:17 pm: What are your impressions of the shock ? Certainly looks good. Does the shock have an internal reservoir ?
Title: Re: '81 KDX rear shock
Post by: YUMASTEPSIDE on March 29, 2012, 07:38:48 am: ........sorry sunshine :'(, didn't get time to fit the shock before Denman (damn working for a living!!) but talk to Walter at YSS. He'll help you out with anything you need.

Roger