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aftermarket shocks DT 175
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Hello all, working on a 1975 DT 175 I picked up for 200 bucks. Bike was sitting for years, got her running but the rear shocks are toast, bent along with rear rim. I have obtained a used rear wheel but have not had any luck looking for alternative shocks. Bike will be used to tool around some trails. I am not looking to spend much on this old bike, she is pretty beat up but has decent compression (122, 120). I have searched forums.
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11 Apr 2020 12:29
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If you're not interested in performance and just want a quick fix then you just need any shocks that are the same size with the same mounting holes. I adapted some generic 125 shocks that looked period correct for my build. Doubt they'd be up to much on out on a trail but it's an easy swap at a later date.
12 Apr 2020 04:25
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Measure the eye to eye length, then search on eBay for redwings which were a pretty common period correct aftermarket replacement.
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12 Apr 2020 06:30
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Roger thanks found red wings on craigs that should work also 2018 triumph scrambler take offs that may work.
12 Apr 2020 10:23
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Might want to check the curb weight on the Triumph... probably a lot heavier bike than the 175... the Scrambler shocks might be way too stiff?
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12 Apr 2020 10:32
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