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Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: MichaelKitt on February 11, 2010, 01:58:54 AM

This 495 is in as many pieces as possible, except for the rear shocks. The only identifying marks are on the piggyback it says, "Adjustable" near the shock mount hole on the piggyback side there is an "N7" Or some kind of character that could be mistaken for a 7 and the other side same area says "HF2"

Any Ideas Thanks

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: Gary Roach on February 11, 2010, 08:46:54 AM

Hi Michael,

Most of the '81 495's in the States came with Fox shocks, but they could also have had Ohlins, or even White Power. Maybe these photos will help you identify your shocks.

Gary

Fox:
(http://vmxktm.net/images/stories/KTM_Steves495/1981-MC495-S1.JPG)

Ohlins:
(http://www.ktm495.mxbikes.com/81-ktm495-04.jpg)

White Power:
(http://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1psuiifGzLllFDPuVfIi86FBZ1lvlRFOdLx6yA1Auhu4Fuip1y3vmjA5mkGmzyXOPuMBEQeTiYMOWVVrS-BKXalA/4472_1.jpg)

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: MichaelKitt on February 11, 2010, 11:00:53 PM

Thats what I was afraid if. Neither. I'll post a pic tomorrow. They are definately of that era, but I'll post there has got to be someone who can ID them.
Thanks

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: MichaelKitt on February 12, 2010, 10:26:44 PM

I don't know how to insert an image. I have the image, just don't know how to get it in here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VDRNW/photos/album/2049390114/pic/1478331149/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

That is a pic. I hope that works

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: Gary Roach on February 12, 2010, 11:47:52 PM

I was able to retrieve the photo of your shocks.

(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/10944388/sn/1478331149/name/Shock.jpg)

I don't know what brand they are, but I've seen them used on late '70's/early 80's Hondas.

(http://www.2ri.de/media/images/hon_010_1980_00_700x500_honda-cr-250-r-elsinore_big.jpg)

Gary

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: marsattacks on February 13, 2010, 12:24:14 AM

If you post in the rugginose.forumfree.it forum under the suspension topic heading you will receive an answer. If I have time I will post it for you tomorrow. Regards, John

Ok, I put up a question for you over there. Will post any replies. Those guys are good with the arcana. JEI

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: marsattacks on February 14, 2010, 09:11:34 AM

Michael, you have OEM Honda Showa shocks apparently. The responder on rugginose has a few pairs of white power--not sure if for sale and they might be in Oz. Best, John

http://rugginose.forumfree.it/?t=46167023

Title: 81 KTM Shock Id?
Post by: MichaelKitt on February 14, 2010, 10:07:57 PM

Honda Showa Shocks. hmm. Maybe a new set of Ohlins would be a better choice.

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