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Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:51 pm
Author: riders_pants
Hi all,
I am in the progress of "tidying up" my Zephyr during lockdown, she's a tired, old girl, but I am enjoying giving her a bit of TLC. I have recently found out that the rear shocks are after-market cheap ebay Chinese specials. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good value set of replacements? The original Kawasaki ones are very expensive!
Many thanks in advance.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 2:37 pm
Author: KWACKERZ1
Not sure how long zephyr ones are zed ones are 350mm and z-power do some decent cheap replacements for zeds.
Failing that I would try Hagon as good quality and you can specify different springs depending upon weights.
Additionally YSS shocks have a good reputation and someone recommended Brooks Suspension as a good company to deal with.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:23 pm
Author: CAT3
Depending upon your budget, Maxton do shocks which would be suitable & they'd be custom built too ! Looking at their website they would appear to not look out of place too & in-keeping with the period.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:29 pm
Author: Mr Bump
Heard good things about YSS, though I can't speak from experience.
I've got a set of Progressive Suspension shocks on my z1000. Quite impressed, work really well and look good.
I had a set of cheap replica shocks from zpower on the z1000 first and ended up sending them back - the damping was rock hard, like hardtail hard.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 3:35 pm
Author: riders_pants
Thank you all - all very helpful and useful. I think I might for for the YSS shocks, and based on the service I have already received from Brooks, I will likely use them.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:32 pm
Author: kev edwards
Tec shocks are good, I have them on my thou and xs, they trade on ebay and through their online shop, I had one weeping a while ago and rung them up and next day a replacement arrived.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:23 pm
Author: Robw
Just got a YSS shock for my lc from Brooks suspension. As Phil said, i thought they were brilliant and next day delivery free of charge.
Rob
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:26 pm
Author: johnA
i got a yss monoshock for my gpz good shock and good technical back up and hagon twin shocks custom made for my rd400 great shocks and excellent service from both companies.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:02 pm
Author: Julian_Boolean
I've got a YSS on my FZ750 - very good for the money.
The original Zephyr shocks are good though, I bought a set of 750 ones off eBay for £90
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:09 pm
Author: riders_pants
Thanks all
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 3:32 pm
Author: riders_pants
Just an update - I decided on the YSS Shocks from Brooks. Excellent service and shocks.
Re: Zephyr 1100 rear shocks
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 4:23 pm
Author: Robw
Yep, cant fault them
Rob