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Are Superhawk shocks different then Scrambler shocks?
Are Superhawk shocks different then Scrambler shocks?
I just bought a superhawk and it looks like the chain was rubbing on the right shock. There's a big cut mark in the shock. Just wondering what my options are for replacement. There are a few scrambler shocks on e-bay so i figured maybe i could by one of those and swap out the internals.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
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LOUD MOUSE
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Re: Are Superhawk shocks different then Scrambler shocks?
Different lengths and bottoms at the spring adjuster .
The SH has the spring higher on the tube to clear the guard and sprocket. ............lm
The SH has the spring higher on the tube to clear the guard and sprocket. ............lm
big-b wrote:I just bought a superhawk and it looks like the chain was rubbing on the right shock. There's a big cut mark in the shock. Just wondering what my options are for replacement. There are a few scrambler shocks on e-bay so i figured maybe i could by one of those and swap out the internals.
Thanks,
Brian
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LOUD MOUSE
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With special tools the early ones can be taken apart.
The later ones have a CRIMPED top which can't be removed unless ya cut the top off. ....lm
The later ones have a CRIMPED top which can't be removed unless ya cut the top off. ....lm
big-b wrote:Thanks LM. the bottom spring adjuster part is what i need to replce. I'll keep my eye out for a superhawk shock. Were the earlier SH shocks different then my 66/67 SH?
Brian
LM
Thanks for that piece of wisdom on the shocks. I always wondered why the SH had the spring higher up. Obvious if you know the answer - which I clearly didn't. Another expensive mistake avoided.
Many thanks
G
Thanks for that piece of wisdom on the shocks. I always wondered why the SH had the spring higher up. Obvious if you know the answer - which I clearly didn't. Another expensive mistake avoided.
Many thanks
G
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