[ih8mice]

Just happened across this shock while perusing eBay and am looking to get some collective input from the forum. Seems like it might be around 1/2" longer than stock but other than that the measurements appear to be correct.

Specs:

• 285mm (1 1/4") total length
• 260mm (10") eye to eye length
• Eye Diameter: 10mm
• Eye thickness : 21.00mm
• Spring thickness: 11mm
• Spring Width: 66mm (2.6")
• Spring Weight: 300 kgs (640 lbs)

I've contacted the seller to see if he'll sell them individually, but still waiting to hear back. He's selling a pair for $75.98 shipped.

Anywho, just thought I'd share what looks to be an affordable option and see if anyone has thoughts on why this might be a bad idea?

10" 260mm A Pair Shock Rear Absorbers Motorcycle Scooter | eBay

 

[brandonryan]

the good news is they are being shipping from California and not china! even though they are surely from china.

 

[FXCLM5]

whats the length for the oem from eye to eye?

 

[GromTactical]

Interesting. I can't stomach spending 1/6 cost of the Grom on Olin's.


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[gromhawk]

I would buy the other one of you, if you bought the pair. and it looks like hes having a sale too.

 

[FXCLM5]

lol whats the groms oem eye to eye length,

if it doesnt matchup to the spec of this shock how do you think your gonna use it? the swingarm pivot and angle is going to be all wrong

 

[Eurobeaner]

I would prefer getting a shock that's a quality unit. Aka kitaco or something along those lines
http://www.kitaco.co.jp/data/product/link/grom/kitaco_model_parts_grom_english.html


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[ih8mice]

Someone posted a while back...around 245-250mm. So, I guess the $40 question is will the 10-15mm difference negatively affect the ride?

Let's do this gromhawk. You have paypal?

 

[gromhawk]

yes i do, were are you located?

 

[Snakeibf]

I would prefer getting a shock that's a quality unit. Aka kitaco or something along those lines
http://www.kitaco.co.jp/data/product/link/grom/kitaco_model_parts_grom_english.html


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X2 on the Kitaco that's what I have and I'm happy with it. Better than stock, not too expensive and spring tension is adjustable.

 

[ih8mice]

yes i do, were are you located?

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[Dodgerider26]

I have a pair of shocks from the same manufacturer on the wife's Hyosung. They are pretty low quality but were marginally better than what Hyosung included on the bike. Given that experience I probably wouldn't waste my time putting this on the Grom since it's likely to be plagued by the same lack of damping force you've got now.

 

[ih8mice]

I have a pair of shocks from the same manufacturer on the wife's Hyosung. They are pretty low quality but were marginally better than what Hyosung included on the bike. Given that experience I probably wouldn't waste my time putting this on the Grom since it's likely to be plagued by the same lack of damping force you've got now.

Thanks for the heads-up. Seems like the seller doesn't communicate all that well either. Will just have to save up for a kitaco or yss shock.

 

[1BadGROM]

Here is another choice for anyone looking.
HONDA GROM LOW DOWN MONO SHOCK 230MM ADJUSTABLE LOAD

 

[Strokd_GE]

Here is another choice for anyone looking.
HONDA GROM LOW DOWN MONO SHOCK 230MM ADJUSTABLE LOAD

I live a short ride from the shop, I'll see if he'll let me test fit one for pictures

 

[PAgrom]

Cool hopefully so! I'm in the market for an affordable functional shock..


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[HRCNICK11]

I was thinking about a fox float but can't seem to find any length specs for the model numbers.

 

[1BadGROM]

I live a short ride from the shop, I'll see if he'll let me test fit one for pictures

Damn good idea. I've been eying this shock up for a month or so but haven't heard or seen anything about it.

 

[humilde_s13]

Thats a reasonable price I would pay for a shock. Tempted to get it.

 

[Spuds]

Hello,

Anyone tried this shock yet?

Spuds