Aftermarket front shocks SA50
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Aftermarket front shocks SA50
So where can one find a reasonably priced replacement shock set for the SA50 chassis? I am bottoming out threshold braking and I only weigh 145lbs
The stockers appear to be 210mm eye to eye. I was checking out some cool looking reservoir shocks on Ebay that are 280mm but say that the length is adjustable. I was looking at my scoot today and I don't think it would be too big a deal to extend the upper shock mount to accommodate a longer unit... Anyone have any experience with these shocks or have any other options besides stock replacements? (Ebay item #161010213039)
87 Elite 50
99 Aprilia SR50 Carb polini
02 Aprilia SR50 Ditech busted soon to rock gy6 150cc power!
1973 Suzuki TS185 smoker!
2002 KTM Duke
99 Aprilia SR50 Carb polini
02 Aprilia SR50 Ditech busted soon to rock gy6 150cc power!
1973 Suzuki TS185 smoker!
2002 KTM Duke
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Re: Aftermarket front shocks SA50
Greetings:
I bought these, taking a chance that they'd fit. They did.
The Cub is a bit heavier than the Elite, so I figured they might be a little stiffer. They are.
Predictably, the springs seem to lose their oomph after a while. Must be why there are dozens of examples on EBay.
I bought these, taking a chance that they'd fit. They did.
The Cub is a bit heavier than the Elite, so I figured they might be a little stiffer. They are.
Predictably, the springs seem to lose their oomph after a while. Must be why there are dozens of examples on EBay.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Re: Aftermarket front shocks SA50
Dang those are cheap!
So would you recommend them even though they soften up a bit?
So would you recommend them even though they soften up a bit?
87 Elite 50
99 Aprilia SR50 Carb polini
02 Aprilia SR50 Ditech busted soon to rock gy6 150cc power!
1973 Suzuki TS185 smoker!
2002 KTM Duke
99 Aprilia SR50 Carb polini
02 Aprilia SR50 Ditech busted soon to rock gy6 150cc power!
1973 Suzuki TS185 smoker!
2002 KTM Duke
- Wheelman-111
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Re: Aftermarket front shocks SA50
Greetings:
Still OK after over 2 years,and about 15 extra Wheel-pounds, so yeah go for it.
Still OK after over 2 years,and about 15 extra Wheel-pounds, so yeah go for it.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
