OzVMX Forum
Marque Remarks => Kawasaki => Topic started by: PBMGold on June 22, 2015, 11:55:17 am
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After spending the last 6 months smashing the rear wheel into the seat base at every tiny little bump, I finally solved my rear shock dilemna with a brand new set of Gazi shocks.
A big shout out to Al at Gazi Brisbane (Australian distributors) for going above and beyond the call of duty. I wanted to buy their Gazi VMX Hyper shocks with the remote reservoirs but they were just impossible to fit because the top shock mounts don't allow enough clearance for the thicker shock body. Al then tried them upside down but clearances were still no good and they still would have mounted slightly on the oblique.
With some disappointment I agreed to fit the VMX Sport shocks, no remote reservoirs and oil and nitrogen are mixed in the same chamber. Al had nearly as much trouble fitting these right way up but he discovered that he could get them to perfectly upside down. Although the standard valving and seals allow these to be mounted with the body at the top, Al rebuilt them so that the valves worked in reverse. He then built the shock with separate chambers for nitrogen and oil similar to the VMX Hyper model so that both were separate. This gave me the best of both worlds.
Al did mention that I shouldn't tell anyone about this because 'they'll all want one" but I can't praise his efforts high enough. In addition the shocks are fantastic, they look super cool and I'm now riding with heaps more confidence.
All I need now is another 20 horsepower.
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hmmmm "needs another 20 HP" sound like 1979 all over again
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Al is good people , I like his products
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How about a couple of pics PBMGold ? :)
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Hi David, Yes I am reliving the joys of riding and had forgotten about the frustration of riding a bike that gives away 40 metres on every flat or straight bit of track to every other Evo bike and then catches up at the first bump or curve. I have become a rock collector and thinking about fitting a catch net at the front so I can survey everything that hit me after jumps and curves.
The good thing is, I can convince myself of how fast I would be if only I had more power. Maybe I shouldn't put that to the test.
Adrian
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Good product and a bloody good bloke, drinks like a fish if he gets a chance and can ride a dirt bike faster than you'd think.
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(http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss139/adrianwebb/thumb_P6130050_1024_zpsouubwoii.jpg~original) (http://s569.photobucket.com/user/adrianwebb/media/thumb_P6130050_1024_zpsouubwoii.jpg.html)
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From the photo above, I can recommend not trying to paint your number plates. If ever I can get some vinyl, that will be my new method.
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Popeye forgot to mention that Al can, and has, crashed along with the best of us too.
Super good units too. 5 plus seasons on the Wasp.