Bit of a drop

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:21 am

So I decided I wanted to drop the scooter a little bit and have started with the YSS Adjustable performance shock for the Yamaha Jog. The drop took it down almost 2.25" in the back. With the kick stand down, it almost sits perpendicular... just a small gust of wind would easily blow it over.

Now it's time for the front. I thought about cutting the coils, but would rather go for a shorter shock to get a lower stance without sacrificing cushion. I would love it if I could drop the front about two inches and have a better road feel than the stock shocks, but don't know the best place to look for something that would work. Anyone have some suggestions?

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:09 am

Here's the drop amount. Total length eye to eye measured with a caliper is exactly 9.76" (exactly 248.083mm). The total overall drop in the back is 2.76". The stock shock measures at 11" (279.601mm).

The shock I used was purchased at Scooterworks. YSS Adjustable

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:36 am

Going to get a set of Heidenau K61 tires (front 120/70 10, rear 130/70 10) for a little extra drop. Total overall drop from those tires will be just a little over a half inch. Still, getting closer to what I'm after... but not there yet.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:20 pm

Ive considered the same thing, although, I couldnt figure out how I was going to be able to drop the front enough... What are your plans?

Maker · Post by **Maker** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:55 pm

that sheet is CRAAAZZZZY

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:22 pm

The front drop is going to be insane to do. Right now, my best bet is to find a pair of Zino 2T front adjustable shocks by either NCY or Stage6 that are new old-stock (they are no longer made). Or do some real hacking/welding to the frame to remount a ruckus front tree to get the drop. Looking to score some Dayton 12" rims for the build, but that's done the line a bit.

Still, even with the drop in the rear... it rides a hell of a lot better over the bumps.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:31 pm

Consider the old tried and true method used by the Harley guys...cut and rake the frame.

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:48 pm

Iv'e actually thought about that. However, I want to exercise more options first.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:52 pm

You mentioned purchasing a different rim, are there any rear rims avaliable that bolt right up? I like the big rim small tire look of the front wheel more so than the street rukus look of the rear wheel.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:53 pm

You mentioned purchasing a different rim, are there any rear rims avaliable that bolt right up? I like the big rim small tire look of the front wheel more so than the street rukus look of the rear wheel.

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:32 pm

None that I know of right now. What I would have to do is find a PGO type rim, cut it up, then bolt it onto a 12" ATV rim. Kind of what the ruck guys are doing. For the front, it will take anything with a 12mm axel. I'm going to definitely go that route for stability reasons. I would love to find five spoke dayton if I could. I've already got a big brake kit just waiting to go on once I find a better wheel.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:49 pm

Ya that sounds like a little too much work for me haha. Although it would look really cool. Does the rough house not come with the same front brakes as the Rattler 110?

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:38 am

The Roughhouse uses the same brakes found on the Buddy 50. It's about 1-2" difference between the RH50 and the Rat. I've got a lead on a wheel from a scrapped scooter, I don't know if it's going to work or not as I haven't been able to get the spline count yet. Still waiting for the adjuster to declare it totaled.