KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: KX925 on May 20, 2010, 10:11:00 AM

Title: KX shock
Post by: KX925 on May 20, 2010, 10:11:00 AM

I've got a question?, recently the seal on my 91 K5  shock needed replaced, i went to a local dealer that wasnt a kawasaki dealer, they took it apart and the shaft had a couple of nicks in it, the guy told me it would be in the hundreds of dollars for just the shaft alone,ok i told him just to replace the seal just to get me through the summer and then i would buy another shock. he said he couldnt do that and that i would have to buy the whole kit which is the shaft, seal etc. the whole thing would of been around $500. my question is do i have to buy the whole kit or can i just replace the seal, he said they dont sell just the seal, so i bought a shock off of ebay for $100. thanks in advance.

Title: Re: KX shock
Post by: Rd on May 20, 2010, 11:57:17 AM

Yes you can get the sealhead or the seal. I have got my 90 shock apart currently and have the seal, but can't figure out how to install it into the sealhead. I will probably just purchase one of these sealheads.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHOCK-SEAL-HEAD-KIT-KAWASAKI-KX-500-KX500-1988-1993-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a8e4ea6bQQitemZ230466841195QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Title: Re: KX shock
Post by: greencannon on May 20, 2010, 12:52:57 PM

your local dealer can order a sealhead from parts unlimited. dont waste your time with just the seal
I did mine a couple of seasons ago I think it was $50

Title: Re: KX shock
Post by: Rd on May 20, 2010, 01:21:56 PM

I agree with Green Cannon. Just get a sealhead. Let us know how it goes.

Title: Re: KX shock
Post by: KX925 on May 21, 2010, 12:36:09 PM

thanks you guys for the info, i appreciate it. :-D

Title: Re: KX shock
Post by: kxpegger on May 21, 2010, 12:59:04 PM

If the shaft is nicked or scored the new seal won't last long. Your mechanic is right. New seal to get you through the season...maybe one ride!