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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. 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. | 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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