Honda Z50J Monkey 1978-2007 Rear Shock Absorber Pair – 280mm
Pair of aftermarket twin rear shock absorbers for classic Honda Monkey / Z50-pattern motorcycles. These chrome-finished coil-over shocks measure approximately 280 mm eye-to-eye and use 10 mm mounting eyes at the top and bottom.
What Is Supplied
- 2 x complete rear shock absorber assemblies
- Chrome coil springs
- Hydraulic damper bodies
- Upper and lower eyelet mounts with fitted bush/collar inserts
Key Specifications
- Quantity: pair / 2 shocks
- Length: approximately 280 mm eye-to-eye
- Upper mounting eye: approximately 10 mm
- Lower mounting eye: approximately 10 mm
- Chrome-finished spring and damper assembly
- Twin-shock rear suspension application
- Aftermarket replacement / upgrade – not Genuine Honda
Fitment Guide
- Honda Z50J / Z50 Monkey – 1978–2007: primary seller-listed application.
- Honda parts catalogues confirm twin rear-cushion assemblies throughout the 1978 and 2007 Z50J model range, although genuine assembly numbers changed over time.
- Aftermarket 280 mm replacement shocks are widely sold for Z50J/J1-pattern Monkey suspension; compare the original length because some genuine Honda shocks are shorter.
Fitment confidence: High for the seller-listed Z50J Monkey application, subject to dimensional check.
Important: This aftermarket pair is 280 mm eye-to-eye. Honda OE rear-cushion numbers changed during 1978–2007, so verify the original length and 10 mm mounting eyes before fitting.
Honda OE Reference Numbers
Honda used several different genuine rear-cushion assemblies during the long Z50 production run. The numbers below are provided to help identify the original suspension family. They are not a claim that this 280 mm aftermarket shock pair is an exact dimensional supersession for every Honda OE shock.
- 52400-120-010 – Honda CUSHION ASSY., RR.; Used in 1978–early 1980s Z50J catalogues.
- 52400-181-681ZA / ZC / ZD / ZE / ZF / ZG – Honda rear-cushion colour variants; Mid-period Z50J catalogue family.
- 52400-120-003 – Honda CUSHION ASSY., RR. (SHOWA); Later Z50J applications, including 1990s catalogues.
- 52400-GFL-J01 – Honda CUSHION ASSY., RR.; Late Z50J; documented for 2007.
- 52486-035-000 – Honda COLLAR, REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER BUSH; Common rear-shock mounting collar.
- 52489-028-000 – Honda BUSH, REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER; Common rear-shock rubber bush.
- 94021-10000-0S – Honda 10 mm cap nut; Rear-cushion mounting hardware.
- 94101-10000 – Honda plain washer, 10 mm; Rear-cushion mounting hardware.
Aftermarket manufacturer MPN: no confirmed manufacturer-assigned MPN was found for this unbranded pair. Seller SKU 01622-SFS is an internal stock reference and is not a Honda part number.
Before Ordering
- Measure your existing shocks from the centre of the upper mounting eye to the centre of the lower mounting eye.
- Confirm both mounting bolts / sleeves suit a 10 mm eye.
- Compare the upper and lower mount width, bush/collar arrangement and available clearance with the product photographs.
- A 280 mm shock can alter ride height if your motorcycle was originally fitted with a shorter unit; compare the original length before purchase.
- Model names and years vary by market, especially on Monkey, Gorilla and Z50 derivatives, so dimensions should take priority over the badge alone.
Installation Note
Support the motorcycle securely before removing the rear shocks. Replace shocks as a pair and tighten the mounting hardware to the correct specification for the motorcycle. Check chain adjustment, tyre-to-mudguard clearance and suspension movement after fitting.
Delivery & Returns
- Free UK delivery with an estimated 2–3 working-day service
- 30-day returns, subject to the item being returned in its original condition