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oldtoys72
10-09-2010, 03:16 PM
Hey guys, the suspension on my recentlly aquired R is a real ass drager, I've seen pics of guys that have them low for flat tracking and that's about how this one is set up, how can I get the ass back up into the air. The rear shock is good so I'm assuming its a mounting issue? Please help, got a long ride planned for tomorrow and don't wanna ride it this way!
Xpress
10-09-2010, 03:21 PM
Try tightening up the adjustment on it.
oldtoys72
10-09-2010, 03:33 PM
The adjusting nut on top of the spring is tightend up 3/4 of the way maybe a little more even
pantera1975
10-09-2010, 03:38 PM
If you need it serviced look up goodwin performance in zion IL I had my R shock done for $60 shipped and I've put on 800 miles since and works great


http://www.goodwinperformance.com/
oldtoys72
10-09-2010, 03:53 PM
The shock is fine, its set up for a bigger guy like me, and the rebound and everything is fine. Seems like I'm missing something here
Xpress
10-09-2010, 03:56 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words...........
Red Rider
10-09-2010, 06:07 PM
Hey guys, the suspension on my recentlly aquired R is a real ass drager, I've seen pics of guys that have them low for flat tracking and that's about how this one is set up, how can I get the ass back up into the air. The rear shock is good so I'm assuming its a mounting issue?The most common way to lower the rear suspension is to install an adjustable link. Does it have an adjustable link that goes from the swingarm mount to the bottom of the shock? If so, you can adjust it back to the stock ride height.
Dirtcrasher
10-09-2010, 08:04 PM
It sounds like it's dead and in need of a rebuild..........

Does it push down and return somewhat slowly or is it a pogo stick?

Pics??
ceaserthethird
10-10-2010, 09:59 AM
That's a Great Price on Shock Rebuild, GoodWinPerformance.com
Ironbnder
10-11-2010, 06:26 PM
You have an 85 and have been looking at 86 models. There is a big difference in the heighth.
Dirtcrasher
10-11-2010, 09:55 PM
How big is the difference? 1"? I didn't know the 250R changed linkages or shocks in 86 or made a taller seat.......
willrideanythin
10-11-2010, 10:05 PM
Its the seat from the research I have done.
KASEY
10-11-2010, 10:12 PM
85 and 86 rear suspension is the same,, the seat is about 1" taller is all... get some pictures posted and we can see whats going on back there.
KASEY
10-11-2010, 10:14 PM
You have an 85 and have been looking at 86 models. There is a big difference in the heighth.

maybe you could elaberate on this statement...... my 85 and 86 setting side by side are the same,,,, am i missing something?
Ironbnder
10-12-2010, 12:43 PM
I have had two 85's and both sat obviously lower than the 86 I have now. I know about the seat difference but it looked like more than the seat that was effecting the height. I never questioned a problem as they all rode fine. Maybe there were shock problems or just adjusted different. I just assumed it was one of the small differences in the years. I am not doubting Kaseys knowledge of these machines, if you say they are the same then I would bank on it, but there was a huge difference in the looks of my machines. Because of this, I always thought the 85s were squatty looking and the 86s sat up higher.:wondering