I want to replace all three shocks on a 2005 Kazuma Lacoste 110 with something that will give a better ride. I would like to achieve a level of smoothness in the ride that is consistant with the Japanese manufactured bikes. Does anyone know of Chinese replacements with this quality or if there is a specific Japanese make/model ATV that would have interchangable shocks?

 

Welcome to the forum rpmwwe!

A few years ago the Suzuki LT160 shocks were being bought up on ebay by a lot of Yamoto 150 owners...Longer travel, much softer and even had some hydraulic damping.... I would measure your shocks and look around on ebay a while..

 

Thanks for the info!!! I found a used set of LT160 shocks on ebay and the measurements seem to match (9" eye center to eye center) so after I get them and put them on the bike I'll update this post to verify whether or not it's a good transplant.

The factory rear shock on the Kazuma measures 9-1/2" long(mounted) from eye center to eye center. Any advice on a prospective transplant there?

 

Update on putting LT160 shocks on a Kazuma Lacoste 110......

I put them on today. They fit right in with no modifications and made a huge improvement. Thanks again for the tip.

 

Glad to hear they worked out for you....Did you ever figure something out for the rear shock? I cant remember if anyone found a decent rear shock...I ended up doing some modifications and fitting a shock off a 85 CR80 to my Yamoto...

The Yamoto 150 stock rear shock had 9/16" of travel...

 

I found a few possible contenders for a rear shock swap. The rear shocks from the Honda TRX 90 and the Polaris 90, I believe, have lengths somewhere around 10". Yesterday, I was able to win a used TRX 90 rear shock on ebay for a real low price. When it gets here I'll try it on and update you on that.

If it doesn't fit, or if I don't like the results, I was thinking about making or buying a rear shock lowering bracket and use it to mount the longer rear shock from the Suzuki LT-160. I believe that one measures a little over 11" but without a lowering bracket, it would change the geometry of the bike to the point I may have problems with clearance for the chain (...and, the back end would sit up cartoonishly high).

I found a variety of rear lowering brackets on ebay ranging from forty-something dollars and up. I don't know if those are what I need or if there are variations of them that will fit...I'm still researching that idea. If you know of any other sources that might have better pricing or if you have a specific recommendation on a particular style/make of bracket please let me know.

 

Im curious to hear how the Honda shock does...Never tried a shock lowering bracket..and havnt seen one either...Can you post a link to someone who sells one?

 

Here's a couple of links to some sites that have various lowering brackets:

Dura Blue ATV performance - Lowering Kits

YAMAHA RAPTOR 350 ATV QUAD REAR END LOWERING KIT

Also, you can go to ebay and search "ATV LOWERING". That will bring up several listings.

Everything I've seen so far is marketed for the namebrand full size sport bikes so I guess the trick is determining which bracket will best accomodate the application. Also, there does not seem to be a clear-cut average on pricing so I will definitely spend some time shopping around if I decide to go this route or I may decide to try and make my own.