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clutchcargo · 09-13-2008, 08:10 AM

I'm looking for any ideas, tips, info, etc... for increasing the performance on my 94 Z50. What mods have you done that are worthwhile? I changed the air filter and I'm raising the handlebars, but would like to upgrade the suspension and make the stock engine a little faster without going to a bigger bore kit. I saw an aftermarket CDI box that will let it rev out more, but am not sure if it is worth it. I would like to keep the bike as quiet as possible for those nighttime stealth rides.

50minikid · 09-13-2008, 10:44 AM

don't get the cdi box, it doesn't help. You can fit an xr75 swingarm which is +4 longer than stock with some light mods. Do a search on it. Up front you can upgrade the fork legs/springs.

kaos_krew_333 · 09-13-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 50minikid

don't get the cdi box, it doesn't help. You can fit an xr75 swingarm which is +4 longer than stock with some light mods. Do a search on it. Up front you can upgrade the fork legs/springs.

will the xr75 swingarm fit the older Z50s i have 79 z50 and i also have a ratted out 77 XR75

50minikid · 09-13-2008, 11:48 AM

Yes, it will fit any z with a swingarm but you have to add a brake mount and cut down the mounts a bit. You also need longer shocks. Look in the lets see everyone's Z thread, there are quite a few with xr75 swingarms.

mxr33 · 09-13-2008, 03:05 PM

i have done a few dratv 72cc kits that work great for a little more power and keeping the cost down, you can run the stock head, cam and carb. on my 95 z i am running xr70 shocks in the rear, you can normally get stock ones pretty cheap, and +1 forks hd springs in the front. sits level and rides nice.

clutchcargo · 09-14-2008, 06:21 AM

Does it matter which year xr shocks to run? And what is the difference, are they longer or just have stiffer springs? Thanks for the help.

50minikid · 09-14-2008, 10:03 AM

You would want to run xr75 dual shocks from the earlier years. regular xr70 shocks for the mono swingarms would be way too stiff.

reynolds_brad · 09-14-2008, 10:51 AM

G-Craft single sided swingam,
RS125 inverted forks
hotshots 176cc DOHC honda nice build
BST carbonfiber NSR wheels
Falcon racing tires
and some one off carbon body work should do it.

mxr33 · 09-14-2008, 11:08 AM

the xr70 shocks i am running are of a 90's style, running stock springs on both. i am about 200lbs. got one for free and paid $20 for the other. for $20 ill live with them. about an inch longer than stock

09-13-2008, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
clutchcargo PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... I'm looking for any ideas, tips, info, etc... for increasing the performance on my 94 Z50. What mods have you done that are worthwhile? I changed the air filter and I'm raising the handlebars, but would like to upgrade the suspension and make the stock engine a little faster without going to a bigger bore kit. I saw an aftermarket CDI box that will let it rev out more, but am not sure if it is worth it. I would like to keep the bike as quiet as possible for those nighttime stealth rides.

09-13-2008, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... don't get the cdi box, it doesn't help. You can fit an xr75 swingarm which is +4 longer than stock with some light mods. Do a search on it. Up front you can upgrade the fork legs/springs.

09-13-2008, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... Yes, it will fit any z with a swingarm but you have to add a brake mount and cut down the mounts a bit. You also need longer shocks. Look in the lets see everyone's Z thread, there are quite a few with xr75 swingarms.

09-13-2008, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
mxr33 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: indepMo Posts: 197	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... i have done a few dratv 72cc kits that work great for a little more power and keeping the cost down, you can run the stock head, cam and carb. on my 95 z i am running xr70 shocks in the rear, you can normally get stock ones pretty cheap, and +1 forks hd springs in the front. sits level and rides nice.

09-14-2008, 06:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
clutchcargo PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... Does it matter which year xr shocks to run? And what is the difference, are they longer or just have stiffer springs? Thanks for the help.

09-14-2008, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... You would want to run xr75 dual shocks from the earlier years. regular xr70 shocks for the mono swingarms would be way too stiff.

09-14-2008, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... G-Craft single sided swingam, RS125 inverted forks hotshots 176cc DOHC honda nice build BST carbonfiber NSR wheels Falcon racing tires and some one off carbon body work should do it. __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Motoshop Z - Honda50.com

09-14-2008, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
mxr33 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: indepMo Posts: 197	Re: Need tips for mods on a 94 Z50... the xr70 shocks i am running are of a 90's style, running stock springs on both. i am about 200lbs. got one for free and paid $20 for the other. for $20 ill live with them. about an inch longer than stock

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