Thanks for the advice and the link. That kitaco shock looks really good. What color is your C70? Could you send me a photo of your setup? I'm definitely thinking about getting that shock set. Have you seen any Kitaco shocks in Yellow?
Thanks
--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, "hereforever23" <tyler@...> wrote:
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> The ones you're looking at would most likely fit.
> Look up shocks for a Honda Z50 they are the same or about the same size as the earlier C70 Passports
>
> I bought the red 265mm Kitaco shocks from http://www.hondaminitrail.com/z50.html which are about the same price you are looking at and seem a bit higher quality. They took a few weeks to come because they had to be special ordered but definitely worth it and MUCH better than the original shocks on my '80 Passport
>
> Oh, and FYI the rubber dampers might not be the same size. If I remember correctly the dampers to fit around the bolt up at the seat were a larger diameter than the bottom. So for the shocks I bought the bottom was fine, but I had to replace the top damper with the damper from the original C70 shock. Took a little work to get it in there but not too complicated once I figured it out...
>
> Good luck
> I would say a rear shock replacement is well worth it. Especially if you're riding with passengers every so often
>
> --- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, "jonyoon" <jonathan.yoon@> wrote:
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> > What are the dimensions of an 81 C70 Passport rear shock absorbers? I've been having some rough rides and am looking into replacing my shocks.
> >
> > Do you guys think these will fit well?
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270819145973#ht_3016wt_939
> >
> > or this (same but cheaper)
> >
> > http://www.skpowersports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FRONT+SHOCK+275mm
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)
1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.html
