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Rear Shock Adjustment
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 2:42 pm
by AxelDutt
Hi all, saw a video saying the rear shock should drop about 30mm (or 25%) when a scooter is sat upon. Is there anyway to adjust a 2014 Buddy 50... I tried loosening the bolts but they just warped at the head and I don't wanna force anything. Thanks!!!
Re: Rear Shock Adjustment
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:58 pm
by DeeDee
What are you trying to accomplish? Stock shock is not adjustable. There is a slew of aftermarket options. Stock is 280mm.
Re: Rear Shock Adjustment
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:13 pm
by AxelDutt
That's fine, thanks dude!
Re: Rear Shock Adjustment
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 12:05 am
by scootERIK
AxelDutt wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 2:42 pm
Hi all, saw a video saying the rear shock should drop about 30mm (or 25%) when a scooter is sat upon. Is there anyway to adjust a 2014 Buddy 50... I tried loosening the bolts but they just warped at the head and I don't wanna force anything. Thanks!!!
A Buddy only has 2.4" of rear travel so 25% sag would be about 0.6" , or about 15mm. 30mm would be about 50% sag.
Re: Rear Shock Adjustment
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:08 am
by tenders
The rear shock is very easy to replace (two bolts, one each top and bottom), but have no adjustments. I’ve tried two nice-looking inexpensive replacements, one of which did have an adjustment, and they were unpleasant - far too soft, and possibly designed to be paired shocks on ATVs. I went back to stock.
Re: Rear Shock Adjustment
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:52 pm
by AxelDutt
Yeah, they seem fine stock. Thanks my friend!
