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Tech Information => General Help => Topic started by: SySteMAtiC72 on November 28, 2015, 09:32:34 AM

Title: Is there a difference between the 78 and 79 suspension?
Post by: SySteMAtiC72 on November 28, 2015, 09:32:34 AM

The first photo is the suspension off my 79 Invader and the second photo is the style on both my 78's. Is there a big difference between the handling of the two or does it come down to easier adjustment?

Title: Re: Is there a difference between the 78 and 79 suspension?
Post by: rminier on November 28, 2015, 11:41:22 AM

 I think the design, handling, etc. were pretty much the same between those 2 model years. I think Kawasaki just changed the front spring adjustment design just to make it a little simpler and easier. The shape of the ramp that the spring rests in for the 79 skid did provide a more progressive spring rate as opposed to a more linear rate of spring compression on the 78 skid.
 In fact, I seem to remember some mention of this in the brochure for the new 79 models...this new design at the front of the skid added a progressive spring rate to the front end, like the progressive rate offered by the clever coil over shock and bell crank design for the back end of the skid.
 I doubt that this change to the front spring made any huge difference. Far more important to the ride was the rear spring set-up...which is the same 78---79.