Anybody know a good replacement shock for the Dator Lite & the 78 CC suspension??
Kenny
Replacement shock needed
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Replacement shock needed
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"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
Re: Replacement shock needed
I think Dave mentioned one time that he found one that would work, but was a little long?
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
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Jack Frost
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Re: Replacement shock needed
I do have a Kimpex number at the shop Kenny. I'll post it tomorrow for you. Only problem is it doesn't come with bushings. 
1978 340 CC Liquifire
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I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included
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Jack Frost
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Re: Replacement shock needed
Kenny it's a Kimpex #298760 13" open 8-7/8" closed shock that I used. 
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1978 340 CC Liquifire
I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included
I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included
Re: Replacement shock needed
Dave you must really not want those bolts to come out. Lock nuts and pinned.
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: Replacement shock needed
Scott, one little bolt dropping out can make all of your years worth of preparation go down the drain. Why take a chance. Ask Troy Miley....
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Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
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Jack Frost
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Re: Replacement shock needed
Scott, the lock nuts and cotter pins are a bit extreme. But it is worth the extra effort and time to avoid any issues down the trail. 
Cotter pins = 12 cents
Nos track=$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Cotter pins = 12 cents
Nos track=$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
1978 340 CC Liquifire
I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included
I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included
Re: Replacement shock needed
Not to mention the wild ride you will take when your track locks up at 60 mph.
Todd Schrupp
Milbank SD
Milbank SD
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Re: Replacement shock needed
A shock bolt just like those in the picture is what put me out of the " 76" I-500, I came into Zimmerman MN. with the rear springs dragging on the track, the top shock bolt either broke or the nuts ( yes we had it double nutted )came loose & the springs let go & I was riding with no spring tension on the rear swing arm with the points of the springs running on the track. I had to pull the suspension out, put the springs back in place & replace the shock bolt, then put the suspension back in, this was the only way I could get it put together. Also this was on the Dator Heavy suspension. It took me about 45 min of rolling around in the snow to get the job done, Once I started out again then the moguls in the ditches were big enough to bury a sled in, the reason I know this I hit one so hard I went right over the next hole & good thing I did because there was a guy & sled at the bottom & I went right over the top of him, I'm sure he said about the same thing I did " HOLY S**t " or something to that affect?? , anyway so when I finally got to Alexandria MN. they said I didn't make the time cut??
That is why after that we had the swing arm chained so it would only go up so far not to let the springs come undone on the Dator heavy & we double nutted & cotter pined one nut on the Dator lite & CC suspension..
Murphy's law of the I-500 if it can break or come loose -- IT WILL..
Kenny
That is why after that we had the swing arm chained so it would only go up so far not to let the springs come undone on the Dator heavy & we double nutted & cotter pined one nut on the Dator lite & CC suspension..
Murphy's law of the I-500 if it can break or come loose -- IT WILL..
Kenny
AKA: Kenny, Grumpy, Mr. Richard Head
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: Replacement shock needed
ICCSF 108 wrote:Murphy's law of the I-500 if it can break or come loose -- IT WILL..
Kenny
Amen Brother Kenny!!
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Re: Replacement shock needed
Recently purchased a jig that will allow me to drill a small hole in the head of a bolt. The plan is to use this on the bolts for the front shaft on the 340S suspension, then they can be safety wired to the skid. Both Don and Troy had problems with those bolts last Feb.
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