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I often ride two up and we find the stock shock bottoming out. We already have weight loss as an agenda item but I was wondering about after market shocks. Would the YSS adjustable provide more support on the rear end? Any recommendations?
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keltick wrote:I often ride two up and we find the stock shock bottoming out. We already have weight loss as an agenda item but I was wondering about after market shocks. Would the YSS adjustable provide more support on the rear end? Any recommendations?

I have heard very good things about the YSS and NCY shocks.
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If you don't feel like paying half a week's pay for a shock, here are some good alternatives. The stock shock is 11", or 280mm eye to eye:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-280mm-Single ... 6b&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GY6-50cc-Moped- ... 01&vxp=mtr

Here is another good shock. Made by Prodigy from Taiwan. It is 285mm, just slightly taller than stock. Maybe the best option for two-up riding.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Performance-Hea ... 10&vxp=mtr

The Forsa is made in Taiwan. I've used both of these on different scooters. Nice improvement over stock.

A stock roughhouse R50 rear shock will fit. It is adjustable and much more beefy than the Buddy rear shock.

The stock Buddy 170i rear shock is a Forsa non-adjustable. It is an upgrade over a standard buddy 125 rear shock.
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Post by GregsBuddy »

I have a YSS and it's a nice improvement over stock.
There's pre-load adjustment on this shock to allow you to carry larger loads and maintain ride height.
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Listen to DeeDee.

No, not this guy.....
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I've looked at the forsa. They just seem too inexpensive to not be cheap. Anyone else had experience with them?
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