Solid replacement/upgrade shocks?

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Solid replacement/upgrade shocks?

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Hi all,

I tried searching this topic but the links I could find were all outdated or to expired eBay sales. IÔÇÖm looking to replace all 3 shocks on my 01 Elite. IÔÇÖd like something a fair bit stiffer than stock. IÔÇÖm also unsure of the length I need. Any recommendations would be great!
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Re: Solid replacement/upgrade shocks?

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....anyone? Bueller? :-)
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Assuming none of the online vendors are here (?) the best thing to do is measure your overall shock length and search for *that.* Most scooters are heavier than the Honda and anyway will have new springs.
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Thanks!

I actually found http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32123 from wheelman a while back suggesting the C100 shocks. Seems like a good way to go, especially if they're still only $40 for the set. Rear ones have been much easier to find, just gotta do a little homework on which one gives the best bang-for-the buck.
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Here is the current ebay link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-C50-C65- ... m570.l1313

I don't recommend them though.. read this next thread, my review is a few posts from the end:

http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34554
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Re: Solid replacement/upgrade shocks?

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Thanks for the info. At 225mm isnÔÇÖt that a bit shorter than stock? I think if anything IÔÇÖd want a bit longer for the extra travel. Though for $40 I donÔÇÖt think IÔÇÖd have too much buyers remorse...theyÔÇÖve gotta be better than the blown stock ones.

Has anyone tried the dampers from an elite 80 or maybe even a 125? The 125 might be a bit of a stretch but maybe the 80 would be close enough in size and a little stiffer...
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Having owned and ridden extensively the Elite 80,
I always found the suspension to be very soft.fwiw.
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Re: Solid replacement/upgrade shocks?

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Thanks, the more information I can get from more experienced people (so, pretty much everyone) the better. Right now I think I'm leaning towards the CT100 shocks if I can find a pair the right length. Will probably take measurements of the stock ones tomorrow after work...unless some extremely helpful individual knows what the measurement is :-)
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