Z400 rear shock install

[ridinfast03]

Hey all I finally got around and up off my azz and put this shock on that Ive had in the garage for two years. My question is that I Installed it upside down so that the rez is down by the swinger. Anyone see why this isn't a good idea?

When I started the project I had all the stuff needed, spacer, washers, etc.... except I didn't have access to a torch to heat the airbox up to make room for the rez.

I will probably flip it right side up at some point but just wanted to hear the effects of riding with it upside down?

 

[djack12]

i didn't heat or cut my rez when i installed one on my wife's bike. i just pushed the plastic back and forced it in there

 

[ridinfast03]

You know after trying to search for my answer on here I started looking at some of the pics thinking that may be the case, I think I am confusing when a person puts a Raptor Rear shock on a warrior that the box has to be re-formed. Thanks for the tip though, any opinions on leaving it upside down?

It actuallys feels ok riding down the road, but you know that go's