Question about replacement parts By wheezy (Read 943 times)

[wheezy]

Hey, all. I have a question that seems obvious but I have never seen asked. But, we are in essence riding clones of the 'original' manufacturer. For instance, my 250 is a clone of the Reflex. Seems elementary, but, cost aside, could genuine Reflex (or other original bike) parts be used on our clones? It seems to me that measurements and such would be the same, but does anyone have any experience with this?

The reason I ask is I recently test drove a Kymco 700I at the AIMExpo when it was in Orlando. I was impressed by the ride, but particularly that it had the newer gas adjustable shock absorbers. And that got me thinking, would genuine Honda replacement parts fit on my bike?

[JR]

IN a lot of cases yes as far as body parts and some on some engines. For instance a lot of OEM Honda Helix parts will fit the 244cc vertical engines used in some of the clones.

I myself have the taller windshield by Givi that was made for the reflex and it bolts up apples for apples on my 250B.

JR

[fflintstone]

Those shocks should work too--I would like to have a couple of them--if the cost is not exorbitant ,like Hondas....

[wheezy]

Yeah, I've found some pretty generic nitrogen adjustable shocks on ebay for the hundred buck range. If it's anything like the OEM on that 700i, it would be well worth it. I'm riding now 45 miles each way to work, and I am looking to make her a little more like a Honda and a little less Chinese. (Don't get me wrong, she's been very good to me thus far). Just put on some new Shinko's, will be changing the oil again soon, and checking the belt once more. But overall, this scoot has been fun to own and ride. I'm looking now at more comfort and safety mods like shocks, brakes, led's, etc.

[scot]

yes if I could get a hold of better shocks I would do the same at 100.00,? was your search under helix or reflex on the shocks thanks

[skyrider]

I am relatively sure that the clone shocks are different from Reflex shocks. ( I did own a YY250T and now own a real Reflex. And BTW there is a big difference.) Helix shocks may fit, I've not been around those.
Front fork seals will interchange. I've done that.
I think JR has a thread on parts sources and interchanges.

[wheezy]

I just did a generic search for nitrogen motorcycle shocks. I would have to do a ton more research before I'd look at buying one. I am not even sure of measurements at this point.