Twin shock lengths??

[Curtis]

I considering a set of Husky twin shocks for my Kawasaki. What model has the longest shocks? I need 18" inches....

[80-85 husky]

the itc ohlins can be altered by slipping a spacer inside them

[JohnnyO]

ITC Ohlins already have short shaft travel and long bodies, putting a spacer in will restrict you to about 8" wheel travel.
You need the Ohlins from a 81/82 husky and they can be lengthened using ITC bottom shock mounts to the length you need.

[grouty]

If you are planning on fitting the ITC's to a KLX250 beware of the piston travel. They don't have the same travel as the original KYB.
I think you can increase the travel slightly, but at the expense of seal head wear.
I had a pair of 81 piggy backs that I offered up to mine, and they were a little short on travel too.

[Curtis]

Very useful info, thanks guys. Yes they are for a KLX. Ill keep an eye out, if I can locate the parts for the right price ill have a play with em. Also Grouty how did you go for clearance on the top mount?

[grouty]

I offered them up, as in along side. I was too lazy to unbolt the old KYB's. So never got around to the clearance issues. I may have another look tonight now you mention it.
Mine are the originals and still work perfectly. I have enquired about being able to rebuild them. I was told that Robin Packham at Falcon Shocks here in the UK has done a pair in the past. He would be my first stop if mine needed doing as I think the origials are brilliant.

[Curtis]

In hind site I would have kept the originals and rebuilt them, but unfortunately I no longer have them. Im running a set of Progressive shocks, (modified) that work well at the moment but I would like a spare set plus I thought the Husky shocks would look cool!