Jonway YY-250 Shocks Question By calmissile (Read 681 times)

[calmissile]

I purchased a used 2008 Jonway YY-250T with only 300 miles on it. In the process of troubleshooting a cooling problem I removed the rear side panels to get access the engine and discovered a loose (upper) bolt on the frame that appears to be for the left shock absorber that is missing.

It also appears that the right and left shocks have different mounting ears on them. A search of all the parts places on line only show one shock style. The sketches on the Jonway web site show what appears to be the right shocks (different mounting for left and right).

See sketch for reference. www.jonwayusa.com/English/PartsShow.asp?id=90

Do any of these on line parts places know what they are doing? They all seem to copy the same catalogue and none of them have the correct part listed for the left shock.

Also, the existing shock installed on the right side appears to be adjustable with a spanner wrench for spring pressure. It this the original shock for the bike and are the replacements the same thing?

[Bashan]

The right and left shocks are indeed different. One of them attaches to the swing arm and one directly to the engine/CVT case, so they have different mounting ears. I would talk to either Dave at Absolutely Scooters, or Greg at Mainely Scooters. They are scooter mechanics that also run parts and repair shops. They know what they are talking about and will get you the right part. Tell them Rich from Scooter Doc sent you and they will give you a good fleecing. Rich

[calmissile]

Thanks for the advice. Prior to seeing your message, after several hours of searching the on line suppliers I finally found what I need. They have the correct (different) mounting ears and are adjustable to boot! Anyone looking for the correct shocks are likely to be mislead by all the on line ads. Here is what I found that seems to be the correct part and certainly are the right price. LOL.
www.ebay.com/itm/270851158813?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649