Rear Shock Options

[ss27gogeta]

Originally Posted by Red Hawk

Just installed a new shock on the Hawk. If you haven’t already done so DO IT. What a world of difference. It’s like a new bike. Now the front forks suck. Gonna follow Megadan and install cartridge emulators soon.

I should have made this the first mod why did I wait.

What shock did you go with. wanting to swap my rear shock out on my xpext. the stock shock sucks so bad off road.

[Red Hawk]

Keoghs that everyone is running. It’s well made. Height changes a little until you sit on it.

[ss27gogeta]

Originally Posted by Red Hawk

Keoghs that everyone is running. It’s well made. Height changes a little until you sit on it.

How did you select the size you want the Ali web site is a cluster.

[Julio]

I need to lower my bike !!! it's a YX250GY, I don't think it's sold in the USA but it looks like a CSC TT250.
I'm trying to decide between the Keoghs 290MM 1200lbs and the DNM 295mm 1000lbs but need the shock travel distance... anyone with those shocks that can help? In another page, I read the Keoghs has only 40mm of travel.
The current shock is 310MM with 75mm travel.
I'll sincerely appreciate any guidance.

[OneLeggedRider]

Measure your shock center to center on the eyelets and keep in mind a 10mm change in length will equate to a 1" height adjustment. And you will lose some travel going shorter/lower but you can add some preload if it bottoms out.

I'd say if you weigh less than 200lbs go with the 1000lb spring, 1200lb spring if you weigh over 200lbs. That's just a recommendation based on how mine feels and not based on any research or information.

[Julio]

Thanks for the advise. The original shock is 310mm eye to eye. The 295mm DNM shock is 15mm shorter so I assume the seat would be 1.5" lower. The front shock tubes can only be lowered 1". The bike won't be even, buy I don't think I'll notice the difference when riding.

My real concern is the rear shock travel... if anyone has the DNM MK-AR shock, please help with the travel length even if approximate...
All I've been able to find in the DNM web page for the MK-AR family is: Eye to Eye length 260-430 mm; Travel 48-120 mm.

Again, any guidance will be greatly appreciated.

[AresROC]

I am about to jump in the Keoghs shock crowd. Finally found some travel info on the Keoghs. Again they only give you an range. All better shocks I can find either have a reservoir or hose with remote reservoir.

[Tashka]

should I get the 1200 or the 1000 lb. I read aggressively offroad alot, I weigh 160. I occasionally tide 2 up but I want it mostly able to handle whoops and jumps as much as possible. lol

[NzBrakelathes]

Originally Posted by Tashka

should I get the 1200 or the 1000 lb. I read aggressively offroad alot, I weigh 160. I occasionally tide 2 up but I want it mostly able to handle whoops and jumps as much as possible. lol

But then watch the wheels fold and swing arm bend...
These are not bikes that should be jumped

[OneLeggedRider]

Originally Posted by Tashka

should I get the 1200 or the 1000 lb. I read aggressively offroad alot, I weigh 160. I occasionally tide 2 up but I want it mostly able to handle whoops and jumps as much as possible. lol

The 1000lb shock would probably be best. Cousin Jay likes riding my Hawk (even though he won't admit it) but both the front and rear suspension are a little stiff for his 140lbs.

[McFailbutter]

I will never admit to riding any piece of hawk! Let alone enjoying it.! The smell o hawk doesn't wash out easily. Even with commercial strength detergent. Tbr 7 fat

[McFailbutter]

Tbr, ftw.

[AresROC]

Based on this link I am hoping I get the 1200lbs/in stuff. I ride mostly fast (in our perspective) 3rd/4th gear desert runs and big rain ruts. The bike itself is on the heavy side by 50~80lbs and I weight 200 with gear.


Original Bashan BSR shock is 305mm and I am bottoming out. Just ordered the 320mm for $90. Fingers crossed it get here soon.

[AresROC]

Got the new shock installed! 320mm with "thick" spring it says on the package.


I used two washers on each side on the top. It was a tight fit. Put grease on washers so they stay together, and used top and bottom shock bolts to hold them in place while I insert the shock. For the bottom I used 2 6800 bearings. Their size is perfect 10x19x5mm and I am only using inner runners as bushings.


The original shock was 305mm, so the bike has risen about 1-1/2" inches off the 15mm increase. Now the kick stand won't keep the bike upright very well because of the increased height. I will try to adjust the spring and see if I can lower bike a bit. I am hoping to get the most travel up or down for the trails I ride.


The 0 on the rebound damping denotes the center of adjustment range of 9 clicks. There is no markings on my shock so I am guessing left turn for soft/slow and right turn for hard/fast... TBD...

[ChipToothy]

Originally Posted by Red Hawk

Just installed a new shock on the Hawk. If you haven’t already done so DO IT. What a world of difference. It’s like a new bike. Now the front forks suck. Gonna follow Megadan and install cartridge emulators soon.

I should have made this the first mod why did I wait.

Which shock did you order? I’ve got 6,000+ miles on the Nitro eBay one and it’s a total turkey on the highway.