davy1 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 hi, just acquired a nice used Fantic 200 (rear kick) with intension of winter re-build ready for next year! appears to be all standard except for tail pipe and rear shocks. I am thinking of getting frame powder coated but before I do a couple of questions:- been reading forums about re-positioning footrests (about 25 back, 25 down) any advice as to best position? also thinking about steering head tuck but from what I have read so far 200 doesn't need this, any advise would be great. last for now, what should rear shock length be? the ones it came with look like they should be on 750 road bike, length not bad but springs are about 3'' diameter!! I am thinking about buying a pair of Rock Shocks, any feedback on these? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 It's only fair to give you a heads up - I had a massive problem with Rock Shocks. When I fitted them they were so good that I suddenly became aware of how crap my fork springs were, so I had to go and get a set of fresh progressive springs for them too! Seriously, they're about as good as you can get, and I'm happy I stretched to the extra cost over the Betors that I was looking at. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy1 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks for that, could advise on length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Not really, since I got them for a TY175 The chap at Rock Shocks will probably know though (I got a non-standard length due to frame mods) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cangy1000 Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) Your peg location seems to be what most do. You don’t want to get you peg too far away from your brake leaver, if you use you back brake a lot. Early frames suffered from bad corrosion on some of the gussets, May need replacing. Mine had a broken loop under the engine. Don’t think they need the stearing angle changed imo. Edited November 12, 2018 by cangy1000 Added more text 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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