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DT175 - Shocks/ Springs for my lard butt

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Hi All,

It's been a while since I was here.  Getting my 1974 DT175A finished up.  I had an unreasonable amount of engine work done by Rich Gagnon ( thanks Rich! ), and she's a ripper now!

richstayloredporting.com/vintage_main.html

Getting proper springs on a bike is always a good move.

Do any of you have advice on what and where to get springs ( both ends ) and shocks ( originals probably not so good ) for my 250 pound lard butt?  I found some $800 air shocks out there, but that's a bit much for me.

This bike is gonna be an ice cream getter, and some easy fire road / rail trail rides.  She's too pretty to take in the rocks and mud.

I didn't find much here, other than maybe getting DT250 parts.

Thanks!
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic DT175 - Shocks/ Springs for my lard butt

I don't know what postage and taxes would be now, but it might be worth contacting Hagon here in the UK.
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