Thread: Rear shocks for a fat man

Hey all
working on my trail70 finally, and am trying to source some rear shocks. I understood the shocks that DEX was selling on ebay were pretty sturdy, but haven't seen any lately (haven't searched today). Any idea where i can get some decent shocks at a reasonable price?
Thanks
Bryan

www.dratv.com universal rear shocks heavy duty. they dont bat an eye at 300lb rider 5way adjustable spring. $70

Ive been looking at those shocks as well, but what lenth? I find my stock ones are a bit low but that could be that they are 36 yrs old. What is the common lenth used on everyones bikes?

thanks

mike

Stock length is 330mm, I believe.

Cheers!

John

330 is nominal length. Anything up to 350 is okay. The stockers, while nicely made, have such weak springs that almost anything is an improvment, just by virtue of having springs better suited to rider weight over 120lbs. It's possible to spend over $750 on a pair of shocks, but one can get most of the improvement (and real shocks) for $150-350. A good pair of adjustable shocks will give you a lot of bang for your suspension buck.

Mytrailbuddy.com a new website for trail 70 reproduction bikes and parts will have all the upgrade parts you need in about 10 days. Shipment is comming from China they orderd 30 pair 15 red & gold and 15 black and gold. Check the web site for details on shocks and other parts they will be offering.

The Shocks look cool www.mytrailbuddy.com

Wow! Two guys from Zeeland, MI both pimping mytrailbuddy.com. What were the odds?

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John

Ok im from a Chicago suburb and im pimping them too. Great stuff great prices great guys. Give them a try! I DO !

Website don't work worth a dang for me????
I've been trying for a week.