Building seat suspension old scholl with two adjustable shocks...

[cpu77]

I am wondering what shocks I would use? How well does it work?
I essentially want to do this.........
Something like this.....https://www.OldMiniBikes.com/Shock-3-8-Hole-ID.html

 

[bikebudy]

Those shocks should work just fine.

 

[chipper]

that's my bike ! , OldMiniBikes sold those to me and they are pretty nice ! 12" w/3/8" eyelets if I recall .

 

[tbeercheck]

I plan on doing the same thing to a doodle bug I'm working on .

 

[2SlickNick]

I am planning on adding suspension to my DB also.
I wanted to do the same as above, but found and bought a springer seat. http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/122095-solo-seats-custom-mini.html

I also just puchased these...New Front Forks Shock Super Dirt Mini Bike 47cc 49cc 2 Stroke H FK08 | eBay

Another member on here did these with good results.

Which ever way you go please document your progress... I have two more dbs and the ride is rough.

 

[cpu77]

I am planning on adding suspension to my DB also.
I wanted to do the same as above, but found and bought a springer seat. http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/122095-solo-seats-custom-mini.html

I also just puchased these...New Front Forks Shock Super Dirt Mini Bike 47cc 49cc 2 Stroke H FK08 | eBay

Another member on here did these with good results.

Which ever way you go please document your progress... I have two more dbs and the ride is rough.

I actually have those forks with one of my universal triple tree on them. It was straight forward swap. They are pretty cheap though. The PW80 forks are so much nicer! Huge difference in ride for just $20 more. I will actually sell my set of those 49cc forks with the clamps for the doodle buf for $95. Just bolt it on and go! They were used less than a 1/2 mile.

 

[cpu77]

I plan on doing the same thing to a doodle bug I'm working on .

The front fork made a huge difference! I am hoping I can make a bolt on kit for the rear seat suspension.

 

[cpu77]

that's my bike ! , OldMiniBikes sold those to me and they are pretty nice ! 12" w/3/8" eyelets if I recall .

Very nice ride! I like the old school look. I figure it will fit the doodlebug looks well! They work well then? Much travel?

 

[cpu77]

These would be kind of cool I wonder how well they would work if there is andy benefit over the old school shocks?

12 5" 320mm Pair Air Shock Absorbers Replacement Honda CX 500 CX 650 | eBay

 

[chipper]

Very nice ride! I like the old school look. I figure it will fit the doodlebug looks well! They work well then? Much travel?

They are ok , not sure how much travel , probably 2" I guess . This set up is only good to soften the ride , really not designed for hard riding , You'll have to do some fab work if ya want something for harder trail riding or go with a swing arm set up !

This is based on jdoggs design !

 

[cpu77]

I really like this one.

 

[tbeercheck]

This is my plan

 

[Biffmini]

Here's some pics of a simple set up I fabed for my Cat

 

[cpu77]

That looks great do you have a side view? Similar I think to what I wanna do. Btw how well does it work?

 

[Havasu Dave]

That is a nice setup Biff- you cured that heavy angle those carry on the shocks. Probably make the seat base last a lot longer too.