Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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I found this in a skip, it seemed too good to leave there:

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The only markings I can see on it are Kawasaki on the label and 4DN on the shock unit. I know Honda and Yamaha use 3 letter/digit codes in their part numbers but I know nothing of Kawasaki's system. 4DN suggests a smallish Yamaha with twin rear shocks so it's not that.

Any suggestions? Anyone want it, it's not much use to me?
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Re: Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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It's very similar to the stock shock on an 04 ZX10R. If it is,some 03-06 Z1000 owners will give you money for it. The guy below is a chancer,but it looks the same at a glance.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125784693344 ... eQEALw_wcB
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Re: Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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It does look very similar, I'll ask my mate who does the bike MOT tests about local owners.
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Re: Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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I have to admit mine ended up in a skip too. It lay around the garage for over 10 years and I finally chucked it during a clearout.

I found out afterwards that some folk like them! I was more annoyed that it could have been repurposed,rather than any pennies lost.
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Re: Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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That's why I'm happy to give it away, I hate seeing stuff go to waste.
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Re: Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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The mt09/ xsr/ sv650 boys use them as alternative shocks.
Depends if it has any damping left
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Re: Identfying a Kawasaki monoshock unit

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I have to reset my brain into not thinking that a 2004 model is a newish bike. Well it is in comparison to mine.

Straight offer: Free including postage to whoever wants it. IDC if you flip it straight onto Ebay for cash, I just don't want to see it go into a skip again. I CBA Ebaying it, too unknown to risk the hassle for me.