Rupp upper shock mounts

[mcequalhp]

I purchased a '70 Roadster.
When I went to R&R the rear shocks, there is nothing to attach them to in the upper frame tube.
Anyone have any ideas as to a mount?

Mike

 

[ole4]

They attach to the seat pan

 

[ruppking]

I purchased a '70 Roadster.
When I went to R&R the rear shocks, there is nothing to attach them to in the upper frame tube.
Anyone have any ideas as to a mount?

Mike

Please post a photo.

 

[mcequalhp]

Please post a photo.

There was just an open frame tube with no shock mounts of any kind.
Previous owner had run a piece of threaded rod through the frame tube to hang the shocks on.
I found some bushing at ACE that were an interference fit.
Installed some nut connectors, welded them in place and drove them into the frame.

 

[mcequalhp]

There was just an open frame tube with no shock mounts of any kind.
Previous owner had run a piece of threaded rod through the frame tube to hang the shocks on.
I found some bushing at ACE that were an interference fit.
Installed some nut connectors, welded them in place and drove them into the frame.

Ole.
What front end is that on your bike in the Picture?

 

[mcequalhp]

They attach to the seat pan

What front end is that?

 

[ole4]

Suzuki x10

 

[mcequalhp]

Suzuki x10

Looks way cool!
What did you have to do to get bearings to fit?

 

[ole4]

I'll see if I still have pictures but I got some steering head bearings and balls. Then turned some aluminum bar stock to fit in the steering head and cut a inside id to fit the outer race.