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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People 150 => Topic started by: Macswinford on August 03, 2022, 01:09:26 AM

Title: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Macswinford on August 03, 2022, 01:09:26 AM

I have a 2004 People 150 with 19k miles. The rear shocks no longer do their job. What are my options for after market shocks at ~$150 for a pair. I would appreciate any ideas.

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Iahawk on August 03, 2022, 11:31:45 PM

There's not much aftermarket support specifically for older Kymcos. Might want to take one off and measure then search for replacement scooter shocks of the same/similar dimensions

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on August 04, 2022, 12:06:33 AM

Then...the stock shocks lasted 18yrs, if you can't find some aftermarket ones suited to the weight of your scooter with typical rider.

Stig

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Macswinford on August 04, 2022, 12:42:14 AM

Good point. They have served the scooter well.  Maybe just replace with stock.

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: mrmike on August 04, 2022, 07:36:04 PM

Quote from: Macswinford on August 04, 2022, 12:42:14 AM

Good point. They have served the scooter well.  Maybe just replace with stock.

Do those stock shocks have adjustments? If so, have you tried that?

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Neil955i on August 04, 2022, 09:16:19 PM

I’ve recently posted a review of YSS shocks under the Downtown sub heading.

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: IDRIDR on August 20, 2024, 06:13:18 PM

I picked up YSS from ebay and they are working great.
2116 CP Shock Absorbers Rear YSS Adjustable Kymco People/E2 150

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Neil955i on August 21, 2024, 05:14:14 AM

Quote from: IDRIDR on August 20, 2024, 06:13:18 PM

I picked up YSS from ebay and they are working great.
2116 CP Shock Absorbers Rear YSS Adjustable Kymco People/E2 150

Thanks for the feedback.  YSS are a well engineered aftermarket alternative IMO

Title: Re: Looking for new rear shocks
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on August 21, 2024, 02:09:57 PM

Quote from: Neil955i on August 21, 2024, 05:14:14 AM

Thanks for the feedback.  YSS are a well engineered aftermarket alternative IMO

The trick is in finding the correct size - both ends - and length - and weight rating.
I began looking to replace my LIKE's rudimentary rear shocks soon after purchase!
I had no luck getting the guys in the Philippines to tell me what they were using - those that did were standing next to their scooter. And either the LIKEs sold in the Philippines are much much bigger than mine - or I'm asking an apple about oranges!

What I did was - stayed off crap roads.
I choose my routes by the road surfaces.
Stig
FYI: the "mono shock / 14" wheel combo" on my Liberty rides so much better than my LIKE. And the scooter weighs nearly the same as my LIKE. (want a good ride? - buy a 500lb scooter like a Burgman)

Stig