Need Help with locating skid front shock

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winterthunder
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Need Help with locating skid front shock

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Can someone help me with a resource or model year that would be a fit for my 86 :?: I did see 94 was mentioned but wasn’t sure witch models skid would have the same dimension front shock.

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Re: Need Help with locating skid front shock

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The KIMPEX PRO GOLD can be had at DENNIS KIRK for around $90.00. Ive used this same shock on a few other yammi's over the years. It's a good shock with better adjustability than the stockers...
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Re: Need Help with locating skid front shock

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I did need both and ended up ordering it so thanks for the help. I ask them witch one of the two that was and it’s the rear shock. did you replace the front one? If you did where did you find it?
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Re: Need Help with locating skid front shock

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Very helpful read.....
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1529

-F.Y.I. The elusive front shock in the rear suspension just, search for a 1994 Yamaha.
-Center 8203
-Rear 8204
http://rydefx2.com/e-catalog.aspx
https://www.denniskirk.com/kimpex/track ... /10287.sku

- Rear Suspension Shocks
Search all the following sleds had the original Pro-Action Rear Suspension.
1983 to 1991 SRV 540
1983 to 1991 Vmax 540
1991 to 1993 Exciter
1992 to 1997 Vmax 750/800 with the exception of the 97 XT models
1994-1996 Vmax 5/600 with the exception of the 96 XT models
KAYABA INDUSTRY CO. LTD
Front of Rear suspension middle shock ~ 119/16" or 295m.m. C.C.
Rear ~ 14.5" or 366m.m. C.C.
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