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Northy
23-04-2008, 11:57 AM
I'm sure someone on here has tried my 'whities' in thier ZX-5 shocks, can they confirm that they do fit please?

Thanks,

G
ashleyb4
23-04-2008, 12:24 PM
i want mini whities for my mini t shocks.

A
jim76
23-04-2008, 12:32 PM
yes G, i ran them in mine last year in the original kit shocks and also in the improved triple cap shocks on the RB5. They were great in both.
Martin-Barbour
24-04-2008, 03:12 PM
Sorry - Missed your original post - Yep, I'm running your 'Whities' in my Triple Cap shocks as well as the original ZX5 shocks.... all good....
JCJC
24-04-2008, 03:42 PM
We got'em in original shocks, all round:)
Northy
24-04-2008, 03:54 PM
Thanks guys.

G
Col
24-04-2008, 08:46 PM
Call me stupid and slap my ass....

but what are whities?
jim76
24-04-2008, 08:49 PM
stupid. *slap!*

they are o-rings for shocks. are better quality than most kit ones for a smoother action and less leaks.
dewil
27-05-2008, 07:50 PM
I have to admit that I wasn´t entirely happy with them in my shocks.:(

I have the caps supplied in the middle arm conversion and the inner diameter was just a little larger than the original ones causing my shocks to leak. They do however feel much softer and have a better finish than the original ones.

Dunno how they fit the SP shocks or the original zx5 shocks.


Just my 2 cents
RogerM
28-05-2008, 12:11 PM
Caps from the middle arm conversion are the same as RB5 or ZX5-SP.

Yet to try some but must get around to it soon.
jim76
28-05-2008, 12:26 PM
Northy recomended soaking them in oil overnight before installing them so that they swell up a little, helps stop the leaks. must admit i had no issue in the lazer, although they did leak a fair bit in the D4.
sosidge
28-05-2008, 01:17 PM
If these "whities" are first and foremost for US shocks then they will be a 1/8" internal diameter, or 3.2mm - that 0.2mm is a hell of a gap to seal - no wonder they leak in a metric shock like the Lazer and HB.
dewil
29-05-2008, 06:53 AM
Northy recomended soaking them in oil overnight before installing them so that they swell up a little, helps stop the leaks. must admit i had no issue in the lazer, although they did leak a fair bit in the D4.

Ok, never heard you could do that! What type of oil?
jim76
29-05-2008, 08:42 AM
shock oil!