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I'm a 220lb rider and needed to upgrade the suspension on a 2005 naked 650. After researching options on svrider I decided to go with the ZX-14. I found one on eBay and ended up getting it for $65 with shipping. In preparation I bought the M10 x 1.5 x 50mm bolt recommended in another post (definitely a perfect fit). I installed a ZX-14 shock over the weekend.
After some possibilities of snow I finally got to ride it yesterday. For all of the big riders out there that haven't upgraded your suspension - it's worth every penny. Granted the front suspension is still stock and the sag still needs adjusted the change in the ride is tremendous. No squishy, bouncy feeling. On accelerating, you don't feel the back end sink. The bike feels solid with better control.
ZX-14 +1
After some possibilities of snow I finally got to ride it yesterday. For all of the big riders out there that haven't upgraded your suspension - it's worth every penny. Granted the front suspension is still stock and the sag still needs adjusted the change in the ride is tremendous. No squishy, bouncy feeling. On accelerating, you don't feel the back end sink. The bike feels solid with better control.
ZX-14 +1