Hondoid (specifically GY-5) suspensions ever figured out?

Kawazacky · 10-07-2012, 01:04 PM

Guys,

I was curious if anyone every figured out a simple cure to the Hondoid suspension. IIRC, the Saga didn't really have the same problem with the shock linkage the Lifan GY-5 had. Was Red2003's Linkage fix the answer, or was the later suggestion to just throw an R1 shock in there sufficient?

I'd kind of like to get my hands on another China bike of the Hondoid variety... the Konker/Q-Link etc are great too, but I really had a soft spot for my old GY-5.

SpudRider · 10-08-2012, 01:14 PM

That's a great question, Zack! I hope someone has the definitive answer.

Spud

Kawazacky · 10-09-2012, 04:49 AM

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? .... Bueller?

Wild_Alaskan · 10-09-2012, 04:01 PM

adapting a 290mm dmn shock is the best option in my opinion

Frog · 10-15-2012, 02:41 PM

Hi

I used an early cbr600 shock. I remain happy with it. Easy fitment other than needing to change the mounting holes on the bike to 10mm from 12mm (weld on thick washers!)

Frog

10-07-2012, 01:04 PM	#1
Kawazacky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint John, N.B. Posts: 279	Hondoid (specifically GY-5) suspensions ever figured out? Guys, I was curious if anyone every figured out a simple cure to the Hondoid suspension. IIRC, the Saga didn't really have the same problem with the shock linkage the Lifan GY-5 had. Was Red2003's Linkage fix the answer, or was the later suggestion to just throw an R1 shock in there sufficient? I'd kind of like to get my hands on another China bike of the Hondoid variety... the Konker/Q-Link etc are great too, but I really had a soft spot for my old GY-5.
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10-08-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a great question, Zack! I hope someone has the definitive answer. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-09-2012, 04:01 PM	#4
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	adapting a 290mm dmn shock is the best option in my opinion __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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10-09-2012, 04:49 AM	#3
Kawazacky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint John, N.B. Posts: 279	Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? .... Bueller?
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10-15-2012, 02:41 PM	#5
Frog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 191	Hi I used an early cbr600 shock. I remain happy with it. Easy fitment other than needing to change the mounting holes on the bike to 10mm from 12mm (weld on thick washers!) Frog
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