ZRX shocks do fit a V-Max

[ZRX/V-MAX]

I picked up a spare set of stock KYB/Kayaba ZRX1200 shocks from a friend of mine this weekend, and put them on the Max today.

observations:

they are about 1" longer than the max shocks and I realize this is the opposite way most want to go.

I had to swap the bottom bushings/spacers.

the rear tire now touches the ground when on the center stand.

the swingarm dropped a bit when I took the Max shocks off and i had to compress the Rex shocks a bit to get them on.

the Rex shocks have preload, compression and rebound adjustments.

they look fine to me, not chrome or anything though. the have remote reservoirs, so they still fit the max image IMO.

ZRX1100 shocks would probably be a better choice because they are a bit shorter.

they seemed to ride fine for the short amount of time I've used them. I set all adjustments full soft, and I'll slowly start to stiffen things up a bit.

I don't know that I'd buy any because of the length issues, but since they were availale to me, I think I'll give 'em a whirl.


Pics to follow

 

[Move'n Up]

Good Info, thanks for posting. Keep us updated!

 

[shawn kloker]

They do not come cheap,even used.

 

[4gasem]

Ok then... Lets see a picture!

It has to look like an enduro...:rofl_200: :clapping:

 

[ZRX/V-MAX]

Ok then... Lets see a picture!

It has to look like an enduro...:rofl_200: :clapping:

you suck!




sorry, i forgot to post the pics. here ya go

 

[Waylander]

That actually looks pretty good.

 

[ZRX/V-MAX]

They do not come cheap,even used.

here's a pair for two fiddy

http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=158677

nother pair for 175.00

http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=156036&highlight=shocks

 

[shawn kloker]

here's a pair for two fiddy

http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=158677

nother pair for 175.00

http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=156036&highlight=shocks

I was looking on ebay.The Zrx club I'm sure has better deals.

 

[CaptainKyle]

ZRX Shocks

Is any one here running Kawasaki ZRX shocks on there Max. I have been seriously thinking about getting a set for mine just wanted to know how they handled on some elses before I bit the bullet.

 

[4gasem]

Hey Kyle... Search is your friend...

I had to do a tag search but this came right up.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[CaptainKyle]

Hey Kyle... Search is your friend...

I had to do a tag search but this came right up.

Cheers,
Chris

Guess I need to learn to use the search never used it.LOL Oh well I found out what i wanted I dont want to go taller on shocks dang it I really like them shocks & figured they would hold up to weight just fine.

 

[4gasem]

Guess I need to learn to use the search never used it.LOL Oh well I found out what i wanted I dont want to go taller on shocks dang it I really like them shocks & figured they would hold up to weight just fine.

Get an extended swing arm and then BAM! You're golden!

 

[CaptainKyle]

Get an extended swing arm and then BAM! You're golden!

Yeah i am back and forth rather I like the extended swing arms or not. It might hurt my wheelies.LOL

 

[broook]

I put them on my 99 and saw a difference right away.
To keep the stock hight I made two pieces of plate to extend the bottom of the shocks rearwards and like was stated in another post changed the bushings. Just put a bolt through the hole and hit it with a hammer and they come out easy.

 

[Sweetwilliebrownjr]

What year zrx1200 do I need to get these shocks
from?

 

[ZRX/V-MAX]

What year zrx1200 do I need to get these shocks
from?

They are all the same length, I think in 04 and 05 they redesigned the preload adjuster to give one more ramp position.

I would get the newest you can.

ZRX1100 shocks will work as well, but those are going on 10 years old.