Installing a ZX600 shock: Difference between revisions

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The ZX600 shock is a definite upgrade for your rear suspension. Most think it's better than the EX500 shock.

The first thing you'll need to do is take off all that bracketry surrounding the air valve. Then check to see if it [~~['''Be sure to see the instructions for checking air pressure at the bottom~~.~~'''}}~~ holds pressure and [[ZX600 shock oil change|change the oil]] before beginning the install. Most owners find they need little or no air in this shock, so that may not matter, but you should indubitably do an oil change.

The first thing you'll need to do is take off all that bracketry surrounding the air valve. Then check to see if it [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_a_ZX600_shock#Checking_the_pressure_in_the_shock holds pressure] and [[ZX600 shock oil change|change the oil]] before beginning the install. Most owners find they need little or no air in this shock, so that may not matter, but you should indubitably do an oil change.

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8. To mount the bottom end of the shock, first you need some 1/2" washers to act as spacers for the bolt. Without these, the shock will have too much side-to-side play. You may also find that the lower mounting bolt from the stock shock is too short. You can replace it with one from the ZX600 shock, part # 92002-1464 (BOLT,12X60). It is 5mm longer. (available from the usual [[Where can I buy parts/tools online?|OEM suppliers]]).

8. To mount the bottom end of the shock, first you need some 1/2" washers to act as spacers for the bolt. Without these, the shock will have too much side-to-side play. You may also find that the lower mounting bolt from the stock shock is too short. You can replace it with one from the ZX600 shock, part # 92002-1464 (BOLT,12X60). It is 5mm longer (available from the usual [[Where can I buy parts/tools online?|OEM suppliers]]).

For the assembly to line up, you need to raise the rear wheel because the new shock is shorter than the old. A piece of 3/4" plywood and a 2x4 will help lift it. Once you work the bolt through, tighten down the nut.

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 The ZX600 shock is a definite upgrade for your rear suspension. Most think it's better than the EX500 shock.
-The first thing you'll need to do is take off all that bracketry surrounding the air valve. Then check to see if it [['''Be sure to see the instructions for checking air pressure at the bottom.'''}} holds pressure and [[ZX600 shock oil change|change the oil]] before beginning the install. Most owners find they need little or no air in this shock, so that may not matter, but you should indubitably do an oil change.
+The first thing you'll need to do is take off all that bracketry surrounding the air valve. Then check to see if it [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_a_ZX600_shock#Checking_the_pressure_in_the_shock  holds pressure] and [[ZX600 shock oil change|change the oil]] before beginning the install. Most owners find they need little or no air in this shock, so that may not matter, but you should indubitably do an oil change.
 [[Image:ZX600_shock_1.jpg|150px]]
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 [[Image:ZX600_shock_6.jpg|90px]]
-. To mount the bottom end of the shock, first you need some 1/2" washers to act as spacers for the bolt. Without these, the shock will have too much side-to-side play. You may also find that the lower mounting bolt from the stock shock is too short. You can replace it with one from the ZX600 shock, part # 92002-1464 (BOLT,12X60). It is 5mm longer. (available from the usual [[Where can I buy parts/tools online?|OEM suppliers]]).
+. To mount the bottom end of the shock, first you need some 1/2" washers to act as spacers for the bolt. Without these, the shock will have too much side-to-side play. You may also find that the lower mounting bolt from the stock shock is too short. You can replace it with one from the ZX600 shock, part # 92002-1464 (BOLT,12X60). It is 5mm longer (available from the usual [[Where can I buy parts/tools online?|OEM suppliers]]).
 For the assembly to line up, you need to raise the rear wheel because the new shock is shorter than the old. A piece of 3/4" plywood and a 2x4 will help lift it. Once you work the bolt through, tighten down the nut.