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83atc200
02-11-2012, 10:59 PM
i have a 1982 250r and i would like to replace the rear shock.. i was wondering if anyone knows if there is any other shock from a newer model four wheeler or dirtbike or something that is easily fabricated into this model of machine... if not, what is my best option to get a new working shock in this machine, does honda still sell them? i also heard rebuilding them is a nightmare? any info is much appreciated!:wondering
barrett8
02-12-2012, 09:07 AM
the stock shocks are junk i would guess new or old. what i have been think with my r is using a quad racer rear shock it look be about the same size on bother end but it is 3 or 4 inches long depend on what you want that could be good or bad. a 450r shock will also fit up side down it you make a new top mount. there lots of room to work with on these bikes around the back shock so i would imagine you get just about what ever you wanted in there
daddy420big
12-25-2017, 06:07 PM
bump this to the top . any new info would be great
barnett468
12-25-2017, 06:33 PM
bump this to the top . any new info would be great

This thread is 5 years old, so why don't you simply start your own thread stating exactly what you have and exactly what you want to achieve etc.


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barnett468
12-25-2017, 06:41 PM
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In the interim you can call both shops below.

http://www.schmidtyracing.com/

http://www.racetech.com/


...or contact many members previously preferred choice (but not mine), 3ww member onformula1.


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christph
12-26-2017, 02:15 AM
The only aftermarket shock I've seen for the 1st generation R is Works Performance. There may be one on ebay right now, if not they show up now and then. Unfortunately the guy who owned Works Performance passed away about a year ago and they went out of business. They were good for building shocks for old school machines. I have one on my 82 and it works good.