Correct length Aftermarket Bonanza rear shocks

LSCustoms

LSCustoms

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After buying several different sets of shocks (and ended up using the originals, for project repo), I found some that were the length I wanted to use 9 3/4" eye to eye...

most of them sold are 12" eye to eye, which some people prefer...

anyhow, a close friend asked me to work on his mini bike and get a few things squared away prior to him having it painted...

found these at BMI Karts and they are replacement shocks for a yerfdog
Mechanical Adjustable Shock - 9 3/4": Go Karts Parts: Racing Kart Parts: Engines: Frames: Tires: Versailles, Ohio: USA: Indoor Track: Tips: Chassis: Kits: GoKart: Briggs: Yerf Dog: Manco: Comet: Torque

they were $50 shipped for two




 
LSCustoms

LSCustoms

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although they appear as if they will work perfect, i have not installed them yet, so will report back, as soon as i weld the tubing on and install them...

these are not factory replacement shocks
 
LSCustoms

LSCustoms

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roccosbike said:
I think you can get shocks with the eye to eye size your looking for and still have a shock that will give you a comfortable ride.The Italian made shocks come in sizes that should work good and give you comfort too.:thumbsup:
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did a bit of searchin before ending up with these... do you happen to have a link
 
Street Smart

Street Smart

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roccosbike said:
These are a fuzz bigger @ 10-1/2" eye to eye but they would give a way better ride.

Honda Z50 Z50A Z50R A Pair of New Rear Shock | eBay
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Has anyone used these? I need a set of rear shocks for a BC1200 I`m doing too. I`ve already spent way to much so i was hoping to use the two un-broken springs in the fork and get a set of shocks for the rear.
I`m under 200pds and want the suspension to work, looks like some springs seem way to stiff.
 
Dans1970Z20

Dans1970Z20

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In same dilemma. Except I am 275lbs.
Seems the Honda Z50 shocks are better suited for kids. Most shocks are 12" eye to eye but I heard it will raise back too much.
There is a shock on ebay thats 9.5" long. And 550 lb/in. Seems like a hood option.

Dan
 
Dans1970Z20

Dans1970Z20

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Based om what I have read the original shocks were 10" long in the rear. But they were designed for the weight of kids.

There are shocks out there in 8"( variety) , 10" (limited to 550 lbs/im)) and 12" (450, 650 & 750 lbs/in)
- based on posts above the 12" can raise rear causing more of a rake (till I put my fat $#$% on it).
- too high lbs/in will not allow for any travel do to being overly stiff
- there is actually a 12" shock out there that has 750 lbs/in and 3" of travel (rather than typical 2.4") …. but I think that will be too stiff.
- there is an 8" shock available also with 550 lbs/in which I think is best option yet. Just want to make sure will not bottom out simply with my weight.

Anyone have any first hand experience with this?

Thanks guys
Dan
 
Dans1970Z20

Dans1970Z20

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True. I also assume you must figure in the rear weight distribution of minibike (figuring 75% of total weight?) and likely 80-85% of my body weight since some of my weight arms/legs will be supported more towards the front suspension. Guess armed with this info I should be able to make an educated guess.

What is the general thought….. regarding shock length?

Dan
 
Dans1970Z20

Dans1970Z20

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The Honda Z50 shocks he recommended above come in a stock spring compression (his link) which will likely be better for guys under 200lbs. However, they also have what they call a Performance Honda Z50 shock that has a progressive rate spring better suited for adults. I shared it with the member that posted above and waiting to get his recommendation. I will go with what he recommends since it seems he has some experience with these.

Dan
 
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