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- Oct 3, 2002
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Ya know that wimpy little POS shock that is on your PW80 or TT90R or whatever? In searching for fixes, all that seems to be available is a $100 spring or a $300 Works Shock.
Well this Mother of Invention wanted more options. So I was searching around E-bay for something that might work and the light bulb went on. :clue: The stock shock is roughly 11". And I just happened to have some take off shocks from a.......................... Harley Davidson Sportster!
Yup. It's a 12" shock and it squeezes into the frame tightly. But it does suspend the bike far better than stock. I have a shifter seal to replace before it can be test ridden. My biggest concern is that I'll need a 'real' chain guide as the bike sits pretty high in back now.
I'll take some pics and post them.
These shocks are frequently taken off in favor of better pieces. I bet you can find them on E-bay for maybe $50 a pair. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Oh.... an there are no bent valves on a PW80. :nener:
Well this Mother of Invention wanted more options. So I was searching around E-bay for something that might work and the light bulb went on. :clue: The stock shock is roughly 11". And I just happened to have some take off shocks from a.......................... Harley Davidson Sportster!
Yup. It's a 12" shock and it squeezes into the frame tightly. But it does suspend the bike far better than stock. I have a shifter seal to replace before it can be test ridden. My biggest concern is that I'll need a 'real' chain guide as the bike sits pretty high in back now.
I'll take some pics and post them.
These shocks are frequently taken off in favor of better pieces. I bet you can find them on E-bay for maybe $50 a pair. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Oh.... an there are no bent valves on a PW80. :nener: