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Suggestions on new shocks

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2013 PCX 150.

I'm 345lbs and I've heard that the stock shocks are nothing to write home about.

I'm here to try and gather a few suggestions for new rear shocks. Mainly all I've heard are YSS and NCY. Is NCY worth the $? Should I replace front ones as well? This is my first scooter/bike so I'm learning from scratch.

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I like my NCY's. Tbh, as shocks go, they're priced just about right. Getting them set up takes a little bit, but once done, they are good.

I do not have the matching front forks as yet, but plan to get them once I have the extra cash.
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I have heard that YSS has various types based on how much weight it will be carrying and how adjustable you want them.
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honkerman wrote:I like my NCY's. Tbh, as shocks go, they're priced just about right. Getting them set up takes a little bit, but once done, they are good.

I do not have the matching front forks as yet, but plan to get them once I have the extra cash.

Thanks for that. Are front forks just as important as the rear shocks? Also, is there a way to find when looking at shocks what the suggested weight limit is for them?
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The NYC front forks are cosmetically a lot bling-er, but using the same stone age damper rod technology as the stock.
Generally on a scooter the rear has more weight distributed there, but raking care of the stock is quite important also.
For your weight I'd suggest an aftermarket spring, and a pair of cartridge emulators anytime over a bling fork lower tube.
as a matter of fact the brakes might be very happy about a healthy boost too - which can come in a form of fresh DOT4 fluid, sintered pads, stainless braided lines and brake disc upgrade.
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Oyabun wrote:The NYC front forks are cosmetically a lot bling-er, but using the same stone age damper rod technology as the stock.
Generally on a scooter the rear has more weight distributed there, but raking care of the stock is quite important also.
For your weight I'd suggest an aftermarket spring, and a pair of cartridge emulators anytime over a bling fork lower tube.
as a matter of fact the brakes might be very happy about a healthy boost too - which can come in a form of fresh DOT4 fluid, sintered pads, stainless braided lines and brake disc upgrade.

Thank you. What are cartridge emulators? Lol
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