Shocks/Seat springs for a Doodlebug?

[Baja_brandon96]

Hey yall, was wondering if anyone could recommend some springs or small shocks i could use to make the ride on my DB30 a bit more bearable on rough terrain? I'm thinking of reinforcing the seat pan with sheet metal or plywood, and using some miniature shocks or springs underneath the rear of the seat with the front on a hinge. I'm trying to keep it simple, but i can weld/fab a bit if needed.

 

[jdogg]

This....

https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/...uspension-question-post974442.html#post974442

 

[creia]

One thing you can do is get rid of that crappy OEM seat and have a nice (THICK) custom seat made with good/firm padding. That is what we did on both our DB30's and it made a significant and noticeable difference in the ride.
Michael

 

[Raskin]

Hey yall, was wondering if anyone could recommend some springs or small shocks i could use to make the ride on my DB30 a bit more bearable on rough terrain? I'm thinking of reinforcing the seat pan with sheet metal or plywood, and using some miniature shocks or springs underneath the rear of the seat with the front on a hinge. I'm trying to keep it simple, but i can weld/fab a bit if needed.

NEW FRONT FORKS SHOCK SUPER DIRT MINI BIKE 47cc 49cc 2 STROKE QG-50 I FK08 | eBay ..this is what some other members have done..mine i left extra long because was experimenting .you cut forks leaving 6" and these shocks slide over cut fork tubes and i attached with 1" bicycle seat post clamps..you could buzz them on since you weld ..i would measure lenght of your fork from bottom tree crossmember and add an inch if you want..i used sheetmetal on my seat that was attached taking upholstery up and put bolts thru to mount sheetmetal 16 guage i believe..

 

[Baja_brandon96]

NEW FRONT FORKS SHOCK SUPER DIRT MINI BIKE 47cc 49cc 2 STROKE QG-50 I FK08 | eBay ..this is what some other members have done..mine i left extra long because was experimenting .you cut forks leaving 6" and these shocks slide over cut fork tubes and i attached with 1" bicycle seat post clamps..you could buzz them on since you weld ..i would measure lenght of your fork from bottom tree crossmember and add an inch if you want..i used sheetmetal on my seat that was attached taking upholstery up and put bolts thru to mount sheetmetal 16 guage i believe.. View attachment 99983

Whoa, those look great! Might have to get a pair.

 

[danford1]

Try watching this video for some ideas. Good video overall.
[video=youtube;x_KDuIh4XVM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_KDuIh4XVM&t=934s[/video]

Danford1