05-07-2012, 09:37 PM | #31 |
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We can only imagine how far Spud's research has reached.
You'll likely find them for a lower price locally.
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05-08-2012, 12:50 AM | #32 | |
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05-08-2012, 07:42 PM | #33 |
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finally posted picture of the bad bearing. i packed with grease and put back together and noise seems to be gone so bearings should definitely fix it.
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05-08-2012, 08:36 PM | #34 |
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I recommend sealed bearings. Don't know why they don't install them in the factory, because these bearings are not greasable, and the cost difference is negligible.
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05-08-2012, 08:41 PM | #35 |
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i agree. these bearings i believe were considered sealed they have a plastic cover that i removed to expose the balls. the inside however was already off and the ball bearing retainer was out of place. a good snapped in metl cover would difinitely be better
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05-08-2012, 08:43 PM | #36 |
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The sealed bearings I buy have a plastic cover on both sides, and they last a long time.
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05-08-2012, 11:56 PM | #37 | |
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05-09-2012, 12:02 AM | #38 |
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I guess it would be rubber and not plastic; never pried one apart, and never thought about it.
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05-09-2012, 12:07 AM | #39 |
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I recommend whenever one hears a strange noise, or his bike behaves improperly, he should quickly inspect the bike to discover the source of the problem.
Since we only have two wheels to balance upon, I inspect all components of a wheel whenever I need to remove it. In particular, I always inspect the following items. Wheel Bearings Hub Integrity Replace/Tighten Spokes Rim Integrity Brake Drum/Caliper Brake Shoes/Pads Tire Tread Tire Pressure When changing a tire I also inspect the following items. Spokes protruding through spoke nipples Inner Tube Integrity Rim Strip Integrity Spud
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05-09-2012, 12:43 AM | #40 |
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i need to do a better job of maintaining my bike. i work so much its hard to find the time but that excuse wont help much when im stranded. 8O
forgive my messed up signature i have been trying to fix it. this machine is possessed :twisted:
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Kawasaki Eliminator 125 rear shoes
I will need to service my Zong's rear brakes soon, so I wondered if there were any updates regarding the use of the Kawasaki Eliminator BN125 rear brake shoes. Are they compatible or not, in the end?
I'm asking because I can find at least two compatible options: https://www.stelpet.gr/Proion/16588/...nator-125-Yog/ https://www.stelpet.gr/Proion/16544/...-S602-X-Brake/ and one of them (the Yog offering) comes with springs.... Interestingly, for all Euro members, China Parts Ltd. does stock 130 x 28mm shoes, and has them codenamed VB223,Y506,Y517,VB233, which do sound familar....the Kawasaki Eliminator ones are type S602. Since EBC 506 was mentioned, another possible option might be these Y-506 shoes: https://www.stelpet.gr/Proion/19459/1081/Siagones-Yamaha-Virago-250-Y-506-X-Brake/ However they must have screwed up the description and mixed them up with Y-533, supposedly for the Yamaha Virago 250 Any help/insight would be appreciated Last edited by ChillRider; 07-02-2020 at 05:33 AM. |
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09-24-2020, 04:25 AM | #43 |
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Well, FWIW I finally went ahead and changed the rear brakes last week.
These ones: https://www.stelpet.gr/Proion/16544/...-S602-X-Brake/ were a perfect fit, they did come with springs (despite the pic showing otherwise) and pretty much matched the other compatible offerings for the Eliminator 125, as well as the shoes I ordered from ChinaParts Ltd., UK., just in case. So at least we can safely say that the Kawasaki Eliminator 125 rear brake shoes DO fit on the ZS200GY-2. Better late than never. The old brake shoes (which had all the looks of being the stock ones) were simply marked "EB" and "130". That being said, I realized that the brakes never were one of the Zong's strong points. Let's say the rear brake went from "working when it felt like it" to "doing something most of the time", but by itself it remains a comparatively weak rear brake. It's OK for some finesse braking when stopping at a light, and some moderate trail braking, or combined with the front brake. Still, better to know it's there than second-guessing |
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