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kawasaki KX85 rear shock with preload/rebound set on softest settings.
makes a huge difference....
used one on my pcx125

i weigh 190lbs

update...

shock still works fine...no issues...

looking to get new stiffer front fork springs..

this guy did it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UtGWZGX1jk

4.06 ounces of 75w/90 chevron synthetic gear oil is what I use..

cr80.jpg biggest stress will most likely be the upper shock mount stud... swingarm will take any abuse..far stronger than the upper stud. I like the hard / firm rear end..as opposed to those 2 joke , useless pogo sticks included on this $3500 scooter. My last scooter was a 1987 CH150 honda..also ha...

no issues yet...rode again yesterday.... rear end is planted to ground like glue and swallows up the bumps.. this shock is for a childs mini motocross bike.....typically set up for a 80 lb. boy to 105 lbs. been riding scooters and 400 lb rice rockets for 40 years.....this is not my first rodeo here ...

The PCX was designed with two, I doubt the swingarm is designed strong enough for one shock.
that is a valid engineering point and observation.

kx65.JPG my honda elite 80 had one one shock..... then my honda ch150 elite had two.... "makeshift"....i guess...works quite well....just got back from another ride.... 2---kx65 shocks would have no absorption capability.....WAY ROCK HARD...too strong.....ONE alone is Very strong....even ...

hello all: my first post.... ;) Recently bought a 2011 PCX 125 and have modified the air box and snorkle delete so far....stupid scooter only goes 57 mph top speed.. rear shocks are horrible on this ride...So....last night I bought a kawasaki KX65 rear shock..(SHOWA)..and just finished removing both...