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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Another new to 50's series of questions...

...that you are all probably tired of answering. Hope somebody doesn't mind answering these, I tried lookin' and I couldn't find anything.

First question, is it alright to just change the back shock and not the fronts? When I do change the rear shock can I get away with just changing the sprong or should you get a whole new set up?

Second question, do you guys know of any websites based outta Canada that I can parts from?

Third question (should really be the first), everyone rocks Honda's pretty much, I saw a used z50 at the local shop wouldn't it be pretty much the same or are the Honda's easier to mod up and are more durable?

Thanks for your time.
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

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...that you are all probably tired of answering. Hope somebody doesn't mind answering these, I tried lookin' and I couldn't find anything.

First question, is it alright to just change the back shock and not the fronts? When I do change the rear shock can I get away with just changing the sprong or should you get a whole new set up?

Second question, do you guys know of any websites based outta Canada that I can parts from?

Third question (should really be the first), everyone rocks Honda's pretty much, I saw a used z50 at the local shop wouldn't it be pretty much the same or are the Honda's easier to mod up and are more durable?

Thanks for your time.

#1 YES and YES!(jus the spring)
#2 PHAT 50s is canadian
and ##???????
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:35 AM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

the z50 is a honda model before xr i belive the last year it was made was 99 guys are rockin them
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 06:53 AM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

Yeah z50's are lotsa fun too!!!!!!
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:05 AM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

Thanks guys. I gotta have a fiddy, they look to fun.
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

Originally Posted by mmeastcoast
Thanks guys. I gotta have a fiddy, they look to fun.
As for just changing out the rear spring should work ok for you. I did all springs though because when you just change out the rear the front sits almost an inch lower than the rear. I'd do springs all around with new front bushings should only cost about $50 and you will actually have functioning suspension.

Z's are pretty cool but it just dosen't seem like there are as many aftermarket stuff for them. A lot of people sweart by them though if you can get a good deal I'd say go for it.
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

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I'd do springs all around with new front bushings should only cost about $50 and you will actually have functioning suspension.

dude where did you buy YOUR parts? Normally bushings are $30 and springs font and back are another $50-$60.

You tell me where to get all three for $50 and I'm in!
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

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dude where did you buy YOUR parts? Normally bushings are $30 and springs font and back are another $50-$60.

You tell me where to get all three for $50 and I'm in!

I said that for an extra $50 after you get a rear spring. Got my applied racing front springs $35 and front copper bushings $25 from my local Honda dealer. So I'm sorry I mean about $60 and I'm sure if you shopped around the internet a lot more you could get the price down. The extra suspension up front was definately worth the money :YEAH !
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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Re: Another new to 50's series of questions...

I've looked on this site, I've looked on google.ca AND ca.yahoo.com and I can't find Phat 50's, anyone have the URL?
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