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SpudRider · 09-01-2014, 10:45 PM

I'm glad you discovered the bad shocks before they failed.

Weldangrind · 09-02-2014, 01:07 AM

Wow!

Good news that you have new progressive shocks en route.

**cheesy** · 09-06-2014, 10:33 PM

It was new shock day today.

Kind of a PITA job as I had to yank the mufflers to remove the lower fasteners and I don't have a small enough spring compressor for MC shocks. I found that two ratcheting tie down straps worked great. 90 minutes for the first shock, 15 for the second. I didn't know how bad it rode until I got the new shocks on.

Today was also 'Pile The Miles On The Jeep Day'.

I went to a Japanese Motorcycle Barn Sale in Indiana early in the morning. The seller claimed 40,000 parts, new and used. I think he forgot a zero. Frankly, I was overwhelmed by what was there. Dumpster diving skills were required. It was probably a good idea that I went with limited funds and without the pickup.
Within five minutes of arriving, I scored a replacement fuel tank for the Maggot for $75. Here it is, all washed up, sitting on a stool, waiting to be installed.

Not a bad day.

Weldangrind · 09-06-2014, 11:57 PM

Does your original tank have a flip top? If so, I might be interested in it for a café project.

**cheesy** · 09-07-2014, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Does your original tank have a flip top? If so, I might be interested in it for a café project.

Yes, it does. Similar to the flip top on the one in the picture. It's a BIG tank, 4.9 Gal.
What the original tank needs is a proper resealing. The PO did a lousy job and the sealer is an inch thick in places. I was considering stripping and resealing with some POR-15 over the winter, but shoot me a PM.

Weldangrind · 09-07-2014, 12:20 PM

I didn't realize it was that big from the pics, and won't suit the look I'm going for. Thanks anyway.

**cheesy** · 09-07-2014, 04:53 PM

No problem.

**cheesy** · 09-10-2014, 08:18 AM

Wow, those new shocks have made a big difference. One of my better hundred dollar purchases.

Weldangrind · 09-10-2014, 10:29 AM

$100? Do you have a link to share?

SpudRider · 09-10-2014, 01:04 PM

That's good news about the shocks.

Are the new ones silver, or black? The length seems to be different.

mmprestine · 09-10-2014, 01:06 PM

Nice looking bike. The CX500 bikes make great cafe racers, I am building one at the current time and hopefully it will be done in the spring. Here are a couple of my favorites.

**cheesy** · 09-10-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

$100? Do you have a link to share?

Progressive 14 series shocks. Cheaper from Amazon.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...series-dampers

Spud-The black ones are the new ones, They're just fully compressed.

mm-I'm not really a big fan of cafe' bikes, but those look really nice. I especially like the paint job on the first one.

SpudRider · 09-10-2014, 01:32 PM

It appears the old springs won't fit the new, black shocks. Did you use different springs?

**cheesy** · 09-10-2014, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

It appears the old springs won't fit the new, black shocks. Did you use different springs?

Everything fit like a glove.

SpudRider · 09-10-2014, 05:03 PM

That's great.

09-01-2014, 10:45 PM	#436
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad you discovered the bad shocks before they failed. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-02-2014, 01:07 AM	#437
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow! Good news that you have new progressive shocks en route. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-06-2014, 10:33 PM	#438
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,755	It was new shock day today. Kind of a PITA job as I had to yank the mufflers to remove the lower fasteners and I don't have a small enough spring compressor for MC shocks. I found that two ratcheting tie down straps worked great. 90 minutes for the first shock, 15 for the second. I didn't know how bad it rode until I got the new shocks on. Today was also 'Pile The Miles On The Jeep Day'. I went to a Japanese Motorcycle Barn Sale in Indiana early in the morning. The seller claimed 40,000 parts, new and used. I think he forgot a zero. Frankly, I was overwhelmed by what was there. Dumpster diving skills were required. It was probably a good idea that I went with limited funds and without the pickup. Within five minutes of arriving, I scored a replacement fuel tank for the Maggot for $75. Here it is, all washed up, sitting on a stool, waiting to be installed. Not a bad day. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-06-2014, 11:57 PM	#439
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Does your original tank have a flip top? If so, I might be interested in it for a café project. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-07-2014, 12:20 PM	#441
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I didn't realize it was that big from the pics, and won't suit the look I'm going for. Thanks anyway. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-07-2014, 04:53 PM	#442
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,755	No problem. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-10-2014, 08:18 AM	#443
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,755	Wow, those new shocks have made a big difference. One of my better hundred dollar purchases. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-10-2014, 10:29 AM	#444
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	$100? Do you have a link to share? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-10-2014, 01:04 PM	#445
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's good news about the shocks. Are the new ones silver, or black? The length seems to be different. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-10-2014, 01:06 PM	#446
mmprestine Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 82	Nice looking bike. The CX500 bikes make great cafe racers, I am building one at the current time and hopefully it will be done in the spring. Here are a couple of my favorites.
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09-10-2014, 01:32 PM	#448
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	It appears the old springs won't fit the new, black shocks. Did you use different springs? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-10-2014, 05:03 PM	#450
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's great. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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