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09-29-2019, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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Yamaha g16 front shocks
I have a jakes 5 inch lift with 22 s . I put new hd shocks on the rear recently. I looked through all the pages on here and know my options are limited. My front shocks are wore out . I’m curious if anyone has tried something other than the oem shocks successfully. I’ve seen some shocks that are close for dirt bikes with adjustments. Should I keep going down the rabbit or just get the Yamaha shocks .
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10-02-2019, 09:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Yamaha g16 front shocks
I've tried all kinds of atv shocks and I wouldn't recommend it. Too much travel with these golf cart single a arm front suspensions creates a lot of bump steer and skittish handling. 2" of travel in a golf cart shock is all you need. I'd opt for the new stock shocks. I know they are expensive, but they are good and last a long long time.
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10-03-2019, 05:54 AM | #3 |
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Re: Yamaha g16 front shocks
If your originals are not leaking oil, you could add a spacer under the spring. You would have to collapse the spring a bit and use a split collar around 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. This will stiffen the spring but you will have a little less travel.
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10-17-2019, 09:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: Yamaha g16 front shocks
My front shocks aren’t leaking , but when first get on the tires look like /\. After riding for a minute they look like \ / . Ima just get a new set . I was hoping to just try something different. Thanks .
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10-18-2019, 01:57 PM | #5 |
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Re: Yamaha g16 front shocks
I would check your toe setting. It should be as close to zero as possible, but a tiny bit toed in. Driving on pavement when the toe setting is off can make the wheels do what you describe. Weak shocks/springs also can cause that. Having both will cause it to ride like crap and feel unsteady at speed, can make the steering feel dangerous.
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