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Post by jjoshua20213 on May 26, 2014 6:19:20 GMT -5
So I just got this 150, and it has a dual rear shocks, but 1 is snapped. The previous owner rode it like that for a while fine, however I have bad luck. I know some bikes only come with 1 anyway. Is using 1 shock ok. If not then where can I find a cheap replacement. Its around 13in with 13mm bolt on the bottom and 14 on the top
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Post by ng5y on May 26, 2014 7:26:37 GMT -5
If you were stranded on the side of the road and that was your only way home, 1 shock will do if it was meant for two. If you weigh more than 100 lbs soaking wet, find a motorcycle/scooter shop or browse around on amazon or look at the sponsors of this forum. It wont be hard to find a good matched pair to replace. If you weigh 100 lbs or less and enjoy living life dangerously, go ahead and continue to ride this way. Just my opinion, don't shoot me please...  |
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Post by millsc on May 26, 2014 7:55:58 GMT -5
It would be a better ride with two shocks, doubt it would be dangerous I had two galaxy 50cc scoots 12inch wheels made for two shocks, even had the mount for it. They ran fine on one shock but I'm sure would of been smoother with two.
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Post by geh3333 on May 26, 2014 23:20:26 GMT -5
I wouldn't chance it , I would think the frame would lean a bit to the side without the shock . Especially when the bushings begin to wear. And I'm sure it won't take long riding like that.
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Post by urbanmadness on May 27, 2014 19:10:19 GMT -5
plus, I think the mono shock's have a bit stiffer spring.
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Post by rockynv on May 28, 2014 11:54:43 GMT -5
Spring on 1 shock from a dual setup is not enough to support the rider and the bike. You chance bottoming out and doing other damage to the bike. Unfortunately you really should not replace only 1 shock as they will be different. Best practice is to replace both as a matched set.
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