Shock Absorber front Stage6 R/T MK2 Upside Down Piaggio Vespa PK / PX
Description
Stage6 Upside-Down Shock Absorber MK2 for Piaggio
High-end tuning product from Stage6 R/T: Shock Absorber front Stage6 R/T MKII Upside Down Piaggio Vespa PK / PX. The high-end shock absorbers from Stage6 R/T have been a tremendous success with all tuning fans right from the very start. For the MKII version, Stage6 has of course introduced a few improvements. Stage6's many years of racing experience have gone into the development of this top-class racing shock absorber, and many professional riders can attest to the extraordinary performance of this piece.
Adjustment options Stage6 R/T shock
The adjustment range has been revised and enlarged to further be able to adapt the shock to the requirements of different riders / riding styles, tracks and conditions. Another new feature is that compression and rebound damping can be adjusted independently and no longer affect each other. For example, if you reduce the rebound damping of the shock, the compression damping remains unchanged. This makes the adjustment of the shock absorber a lot more versatile.
The shock absorber for Vespa PK / PX models features outstanding material and workmanship quality. The body is CNC machined to guarantee reliability, robustness and precision.
The S6 R/T shock absorber was principally developed for racing use, but can also be used for everyday use of your Vespa.
Note: On the Vespa PX, depending on the version, slight modifications must be made to the front axle in order to install the Stage6 R/T shock absorber.
Technical data Stage6 R/T Racing coilover shock
- Shock absorber front
- Compression: 8 clicks
- Rebound: 18 clicks
- Spring preload: 15 mm
- Colour: black / orange
- Range: Racing
Shock Absorbers
Basic Function
Whether motocross, scooter, moped, or motorcycle, shock absorbers have a very simple and fundamental function: they dampen impacts and vibrations to make riding more comfortable and safe. Without shock absorbers, it would be impossible to reach higher speeds, as the wheels would barely maintain contact with the ground.
Since shock absorbers ensure contact with the road and are therefore one of the main safety features of a vehicle, they must be serviced regularly and always be in perfect working condition.
How do I recognize a defective shock absorber?
A shock absorber must absorb impacts, but it must not behave only like a spring, otherwise you'd have a “catapult effect”.
If the shock absorber rebounds too quickly after being compressed, sticks, squeaks, or shows oil residue (oil leak), it must be repaired or replaced immediately.
For motocross bikes, where shock absorbers are technically complex and correspondingly expensive, there are repair kits. However, you need a certain level of technical know-how and special tools to carry out these repairs.
For 50cc scooters, mopeds, and gear bikes, complete shock absorbers are more commonly available, allowing full replacement.
OEM, Adjustable, Racing
Gas pressure or hydraulic, simple shock units or complex systems – there are many different types of shock absorbers.
An important factor is suspension travel, which determines how intensively the vehicle can be used. Depending on the model, there are also various adjustment options.
There are simple models, such as most stock shocks on scooters. Shock absorbers can also feature various adjustment options that allow the handling to be adapted to the rider, purpose, and conditions. These include shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload, high/low shock absorbers with adjustable compression damping for low and high speeds, and shock absorbers with adjustable rebound damping found on motocross bikes.
Racing shock absorbers are the most advanced models; they include all the adjustment options mentioned above, are made from high-quality materials, and often feature special surface finishes (e.g. the popular “Kashima coating”).
How to find the right shock absorber?
In general, most shock absorbers for 50cc scooters are very similar and have a 20 mm wide lower mount and a 10 mm “eye” at the top. Scooters with Piaggio engines have a 34 mm wide lower mount and a threaded pin at the top. There are, of course, exceptions.
The length of the shock absorber can be adjusted by 2–3 cm to modify seat height or handling according to personal preference. A longer shock absorber provides slightly sportier handling.
Standard factory shock lengths
- 250mm : Yamaha BW's, Axis, MBK Booster, Malaguti F10, F12, Rieju First
260mm : Suzuki AJ50, Sepia, Honda Ruckus, Zoomer, PGO PMX
270mm : Peugeot Speedfight 1/2, CPI, Keeway, Generic, Chinese 2-stroke
280mm : Yamaha Aerox, Neo's, Jog R, BW's 100, Peugeot Vivacity 1&2, TKR
290mm : Aprilia SR50 -99, Sonic, Rally, Kymco Super9, Agility / Vitality 2T
310mm : Peugeot Ludix, Kisbee, Streetzone, Kymco People, Dink
300-340mm : GY6 / Chinese 4-stroke scooters
300-340mm : Piaggio, Gilera, Aprilia with Piaggio engine
Replacing a shock absorber
| Shock Absorber front Stage6 R/T MK2 Upside Down Piaggio Vespa PK / PX | |
|---|---|
| Article no. | S6-14612002 |
| EAN | 4051272009938 |
| Weight | 1,41 kg |
| Series | R/T |
| Brand | Stage6 R/T |
| Product type | Shock absorber |
| Position | Front |
| Colour | Orange |
| Colour version | Black / orange |
