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Post by avtech on Jul 15, 2009 21:14:26 GMT -5
I finished the PDI on my wife's Capri and then took it for a "Test" ride. I didn't realize it until I got done that the suspension wasn't strong enough for my weight. Anyway, the front wheel fairing was pushed down and rubbed on the front tire until a hole was rubbed through. I think it could use stiffer shocks up front no matter which one of us is riding it, and definately if I want to ride it. Can I just order stiffer front shocks for the Capri? How can I make sure the new shocks I order will actually fit properly? Where can I order these from? Any ideas? Thanks, Charles   She loves riding it!  |
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Post by Rebel on Jul 15, 2009 23:33:16 GMT -5
Does it have a telescoping front fork? If it does, you may be out of luck. I'd suggest calling the dealer and asking him if it has an optional front shock or stiffer springs you can install.
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Post by avtech on Jul 16, 2009 5:31:31 GMT -5
Here is another pic I took during the PDI. Wish I had the fairing off.  |
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Post by kliff on Jul 16, 2009 5:59:59 GMT -5
Could be as simple as a shock change.
1st call, like Doug suggested is to John. See if they have crossed that bridge before, maybe he has a chart of different length shocks that will fit, or stiffer sprung shocks. Other than that, I got nuttin'.
New problem, just gonna take some research, pics and measurements, all of those shocks, their mounts, length extended, and instaled..all under that purty fender...
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Post by xs650 on Jul 16, 2009 9:18:31 GMT -5
If your scoot has the same front shocks as a Lance Milan, here's the dimensions. The Lance version of your scoot does have the same part number shock as the Milan.  I haven't found any aftermarket shocks for mine. There are some small pit bike and 50cc scoot rear shocks that have potential but I would need to measure them to be sure. If you find anything, please post it. |
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Post by kuzikood on Jul 16, 2009 9:33:36 GMT -5
there is a automotive shock with those dimentions and mounts im just trying to remember what its off of , what i would do is look on the summit racing website and look for coilover shocks and find one with the right dimensions
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Post by Rebel on Jul 16, 2009 11:09:29 GMT -5
You might look for an overload spring to go on that stock shock. It has been probably decades since I've seen them but there is/was an overload coil spring to go over a shock at one time, they were pretty generic, just have no idea if they come small enough to go on a front fork of a scooter.
In the mean time, be sure to scoot as far back on that seat as possible if you ride that little gem again, shift the weight to the rear.
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Post by xs650 on Jul 16, 2009 11:22:48 GMT -5
You might look for an overload spring to go on that stock shock. It has been probably decades since I've seen them but there is/was an overload coil spring to go over a shock at one time, they were pretty generic, just have no idea if they come small enough to go on a front fork of a scooter. In the mean time, be sure to scoot as far back on that seat as possible if you ride that little gem again, shift the weight to the rear. Unfortunately, the shock body is flimsy plastic, not much to clamp to. The stock front shocks on these are a real POS. The damping unit inside the shock body isn't much bigger than your little finger and it feels like it when you ride it. |
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Post by Rebel on Jul 16, 2009 11:48:44 GMT -5
You might look for an overload spring to go on that stock shock. It has been probably decades since I've seen them but there is/was an overload coil spring to go over a shock at one time, they were pretty generic, just have no idea if they come small enough to go on a front fork of a scooter. In the mean time, be sure to scoot as far back on that seat as possible if you ride that little gem again, shift the weight to the rear. Unfortunately, the shock body is flimsy plastic, not much to clamp to. The stock front shocks on these are a real POS. The damping unit inside the shock body isn't much bigger than your little finger and it feels like it when you ride it. OK, if you have to perhaps you can fabricate a bracket that will mount to the bolts that hold the shock on for a spring, finding a spring that will slide over and not be to big may be a big issue though, and it might not be too pretty (a chromed spring would be good). I'm thinking, something that looks like a huge flat washer and a couple pieces that come off at a 90 degree angle with a hole for a longer bolt to go through (for mounting the shock). The washer would give it a platform for the spring to come up/or down and rest on. I'm going to bet a heavier shock is not going to be easily found, so ideas are going to be needed. The springs really do not need to be rated really big either, 50 pounds would be more than enough I'd think. Now if you could find some air shocks to put on there, the problem would be solved. Wandering aimlessly here, another thing to check would be a local motorcycle salvage yard, take one of those shocks down there and see if they have a match with more spring on it already. |
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Post by Rebel on Jul 16, 2009 12:38:19 GMT -5
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Post by xs650 on Jul 16, 2009 14:58:41 GMT -5
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Post by Rebel on Jul 16, 2009 15:17:14 GMT -5
One solution may be to take something like the 12 inch ones an heating up a coil on it to let it shorten and to relieve some of the additional load carrying capacity.
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Post by avtech on Jul 16, 2009 19:29:58 GMT -5
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Post by xs650 on Jul 16, 2009 19:37:05 GMT -5
The shocks come off fairly easily, as you know. Why not swap shocks temporarily and give it a try?
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Post by avtech on Jul 16, 2009 22:23:43 GMT -5
Good point. It if does work out, does anyone know where I can order a set of front shocks for the Carino?
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