86 Tri Z Shock anyone?

[rice]

Anyone know of someone who can rebuild or has a descent rebuilt that they are willing to part with? Snapped mine in half today. Thanks

[wisconsinite]

If you can't find one, a warrior shock will fit.

[rice]

thanks wisconsinite, but I want to try to keep it stock. the rest of the bike is mint

[christph]

Snapped it in half? I'm not quite sure what you mean but it sounds beyond rebuilding. Unfortunately the Tri-Z shock only allows for a limited rebuild because there is no way to replace the seal head. The shim stack is held on with the flatted end of the shock shaft, not a nut. Sounds like you will have to replace the entire shock.

[tommerp]

I don't believe the Z shock is completely rebuildable. I was inquiring about this from a local rebuilder and he didn't have any solutions for the OEM..

Again.. I could be wrong since that was all from the rebuilder....

[rice]

the shaft snapped right under the ring at the top. Pretty sure its not rebuildable. what im looking for is either a good shock that has been rebuilt recently, or for someone who can produce and rebuild one for me. even if you might know someone it would be a big help. Thanks

[tommerp]

YOu will need to go to either an OEM ( not available ) or go with either an aftermarket or a Warrior shock. They are essentially identical. I've heard of people putting a Raptor shock on there, but lots of fab needed to be done so that the fuel tank guard cleared the remote reservoir.

[rice]

Do you know if a newer warrior shock will work? Say 03? I think I can get one from the dealer. Also do you know if it will bolt right on and no mods? Thanks.

[zmpolaristech]

Z shocks are VERY rebuildable and very upgradable too. Here is an article I wrote on Z shock rebuilding: http://www.3wheelerworld.com/content.php/317-Tri-Z-Frankenshock...-Cheap-and-affective-shock-build
and a link to a build thread to walk you through it too: http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/138508-Tri-Z-Frankenshock-2-BUILD-THREAD!.

And here is a few picks of a Frankenshock I did with a Race Tech Gold Valve and rebound separator nut, Eibach spring, and my very own bladder conversion! I have built 2 of these, one for me, and one for a friend (Tri-zNate), and both have performed beyond expectations!
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[rice]

Thanks ZM, any chance you would be willing to put something together for me? for a fee ofcourse... dont get me wrong, i have spent a good chunk of my life wrenching on 2 smokes, just this is my buisy time of year and i am looking for something that i can bolt on...

[New2Tri-Z]

Jon is proably the best way to go if he can help you out, as his shock is much stronger than the stock Z. Otherwise by a blown shock off ebay and have Shawn (sblt500r) here on the boards rebuild it. Heck Shawn might even have a spare shaft he can sell you in order to rebuild yours. I had Shawn rebuild my Z shock a few months ago and it came out awesome. I think he charged me around $180 and that included all new pivot bearings top and bottom. Looks and feels just like new. He does awesome work.

[rice]

Any chance you know how to get ahold of John?

[rice]

Or Shawn....?

[FastZ28]

Jon is racing this weekend in Ashtabula, just pm him and wait for him to get home to answer.

[New2Tri-Z]

Just PM them here on the site. Jon is (zmpolaristech) and Shawn is (sblt500r). Both are stand up guys and do great work.