casting numbers for shock linkage

AdmirableSoup · Post by **AdmirableSoup** » November 17th, 2013, 1:25 pm

Hey guys! I am try to rebuild a shock linkage assembly that has been apart for some time. I tried ordering a bearing set from pivot works based on the original frame model year, long story short the bearing don't fit. I have now idea what year this assembly is. Does anyone have a cross reference to the casting marks? My Shock arm sub assembly and shock arm rod sub assembly are marked with a "KZ3". Anyone know what year that marking identifies?

Any help would be much appreciated!

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james1985 · Post by **james1985** » November 18th, 2013, 11:34 am

My 1995 suspension that i have apart has that casting #

cowboyona426 · Post by **cowboyona426** » November 18th, 2013, 4:33 pm

http://www.oem-cycle.com/HONDACR500BIKEID.shtml

That should help for future reference. KZ3 was the casting mark on the 95+ "arm rod sub assembly" and the 96+ "shock arm sub assembly."

AdmirableSoup · Post by **AdmirableSoup** » November 19th, 2013, 4:12 pm

Thanks guys! According to that chart i will order a 96 bearing kit.
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AdmirableSoup · Post by **AdmirableSoup** » December 21st, 2013, 8:41 pm

just a little update the 96-01 bearing kit did not fit.. shock bearing was to large:(

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casting numbers for shock linkage

casting numbers for shock linkage