Ruckus rear shock on Aero.

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Ruckus rear shock on Aero.

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Does anyone know will an aftermarket rear shock from a Ruckus work on an '85 Aero? I found one cheap and was just wondering.
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boojadean wrote:Does anyone know will an aftermarket rear shock from a Ruckus work on an '85 Aero? I found one cheap and was just wondering.
Do you know the exact length? My memory wants me to say it is going to be too short. I believe aroud 270mm is stockish on the aero - unsure.
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boojadean wrote:Does anyone know will an aftermarket rear shock from a Ruckus work on an '85 Aero? I found one cheap and was just wondering.
Do you know the exact length? My memory wants me to say it is going to be too short. I believe aroud 270mm is stockish on the aero - unsure.
So the one from the Ruckus would be too short you think, or too long? I see guys on here put Ruckus ones on Sprees, but not sure about an Aero.
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i have one on my elite although its a stock ruckus shock it fits fine its about the same size as the elite shock.
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I ended up buying a OKO nitrogen filled shock.

If I can give one word of advise for a replacement shock it would be this.

Buy one with the smallest diameter spring. The wider the spring the smaller the rear tire will have to be.

I can only fit a 3.0x 10 rear tire because the OKO spring is so wide. :(
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novs what rear wheel tire you running?
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novs86 wrote:I ended up buying a OKO nitrogen filled shock.

If I can give one word of advise for a replacement shock it would be this.

Buy one with the smallest diameter spring. The wider the spring the smaller the rear tire will have to be.

I can only fit a 3.0x 10 rear tire because the OKO spring is so wide. :(
I was going to go with a 90/90 tire on mine. Those aren't wider than a 3.00 are they? Thanks for all the help guys!!!!
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90mm divided by 25.4mm/inch = 3.54" wide, which is just about a quarter-inch less clearance on each side than a 3.00 tire. 90/90s are a little shorter than they are wide, at about 3.18" tall, and considerably stiffer than the round profile 3.00 and 3.50s.
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Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

90mm divided by 25.4mm/inch = 3.54" wide, which is just about a quarter-inch less clearance on each side than a 3.00 tire. 90/90s are a little shorter than they are wide, at about 3.18" tall, and considerably stiffer than the round profile 3.00 and 3.50s.
Yeah, after I thought about that for a minute I figured it out. Not sure if I should go with this shock, though it doesn't look that big in the spring area. I'd hate to make it so I can't get decent tires on my scoot.
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Wheelman, I have another question - do you think the jet that came with my Polini bore kit be rich enough if I run a 70:1 fuel mix? Sorry to change the subject.
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Went and bought the Ruckus shock last night. Bolted it all together and it looks like it'll have plenty of clearance for when I get my 90/90 tires. It's a Showa Daytona adjustable shock, so the spring only goes about halfway down. It will be nice being able to adjust for conditions! Also happy to get a barely-used $130 shock for $50!!
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Greetings:

Good form dictates sharing your sources if more than 1 was available... :wink: URLs please? :)
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Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

Good form dictates sharing your sources if more than 1 was available... :wink: URLs please? :)
Sorry Wheelman, only one available. If I run across any more you will be the first to know though! I also got a lead from the guy on an Aero 125 that needs a cylinder & piston, just waiting to hear back from him on that. Not that I really need another project!
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