Works ultracross shock has arrived pics pics pics

[Fox250R]

Just got it today from works.. It's an Ultracross for a 85 86 ATC250R 16.38 SRS +4 to match my swingarm and it's setup for Aggressive dune and trails for 161 to 250lb rider with Rez.

Not sure how I'm going to like it but its pretty awesome I have one now haha :) I thought it was going to be blue but its black and should match my swingarm nicely I hope.

So I got my Swinger, Axle, carrier and shock. Should have everything installed in the next few weeks :D WOOT!!


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[El Camexican]

Cool! Where are you at with the front?

[Fox250R]

Cool! Where are you at with the front?

Well, I haven't attacked that yet.. I'm going to do everything at once but I've been under the weather a bit the last few weeks..

I'm pretty sure my tubes are wasted and I've never done forks before so not too sure what to do first..

I'll be asking plenty of questions soon :)

[christph]

Just curious, what was the price on that? I'm considering a Works shock for my Tecate.

[Fox250R]

Just curious, what was the price on that? I'm considering a Works shock for my Tecate.

$899 :)

Bit much I know...

[DohcBikes]

$900 for a 3 wheeler shock??????

Damn. Hard to imagine. So what do you think you have in the total build?

[El Camexican]

$899 :)

Bit much I know...

That's the one with rebound and compression damping, right?

[Fox250R]

That's the one with rebound and compression damping, right?


Yes.........

[Fox250R]

$900 for a 3 wheeler shock??????

Damn. Hard to imagine. So what do you think you have in the total build?

Well I'm into my Axle and carrier bout $650 Swing arm was around $600 and shock was $900.

I'd guess 7 or 8k over the years since I've owned it. And I paid $2300 for the bike itself.

This is what it looked like when I bought it back in 2006.

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[El Camexican]

$899 :)

Bit much I know...

Don’t think twice about it. Once you get it dialed in and a decent set of forks up front your only regret will be that you didn’t do it sooner.

[Fox250R]

Don’t think twice about it. Once you get it dialed in and a decent set of forks up front your only regret will be that you didn’t do it sooner.

God I hope so! I can't wait!

[Afrothunderkat]

For 9k I'd rather have TPC build me a trike with 250r plastics and a newer CR PV engine!

But hey, works stuff is one of a kind! FACTORY RACE TRIKE AHHHH SICK!

[jays375]

There is no substitute for good suspension.You can have all the power in the world.Without good suspension it means nothing.You purchased some very nice items and enjoy them.

[Fox250R]

For 9k I'd rather have TPC build me a trike with 250r plastics and a newer CR PV engine!

But hey, works stuff is one of a kind! FACTORY RACE TRIKE AHHHH SICK!

Ill be honest, I don't know much about TPC but ill tell you one thing, I'd never give 10k
for a home made 3wheeler that no one knows anything about other than people from this website lol.

But that's just me.

[DohcBikes]

Ill be honest, I don't much about TPC but ill tell you one thing, I'd never give 10k
for a home made 3wheeler that no one knows anything about other than people from this website lol.

But that's just me.Damn right, it's not just you. Noone knows you like you do. I cant afford to put $9k in to a trike but if i could, I'd build it just for me...

Your bike kicks ass, I'd be proud if I were you.

[Fox250R]

Dang with a +4 swinger it wont fit in my truck anymore haha :)


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[SUPERBEAST]

Sure it will, just let the tailgate down

[El Camexican]

God I hope so! I can't wait!
I have a bottom of the line Works shock on my Tri-Z. It has no damping or rebound, but it was custom made after I answered a bunch of questions over the phone. The only thing I had to do out of the box was crank up the pre-load a couple turns and it seems to have the proper amount of sag. It floats over everything I’ve ridden it over and it’s never bottomed out (keep in mind that at my age fear of flight has set it).

I rebuilt the front and put in a set of progressive springs. It too seems perfect for my style of riding. By the time I had the front end together I’ll spent about $500 ($200 was wasted on POS ebay sellers) and was regretting not going with inverts, but after riding it I’d have a hard time justifying the upgrade. Trust me, you be thrilled when it’s all together.

What makes you think your tubes are beyond repair? As long as they’re straight and not pitted or dinged you should be able to get them in A1 shape for under $250.

[Fox250R]

I have a bottom of the line Works shock on my Tri-Z. It has no damping or rebound, but it was custom made after I answered a bunch of questions over the phone. The only thing I had to do out of the box was crank up the pre-load a couple turns and it seems to have the proper amount of sag. It floats over everything I’ve ridden it over and it’s never bottomed out (keep in mind that at my age fear of flight has set it).

I rebuilt the front and put in a set of progressive springs. It too seems perfect for my style of riding. By the time I had the front end together I’ll spent about $500 ($200 was wasted on POS ebay sellers) and was regretting not going with inverts, but after riding it I’d have a hard time justifying the upgrade. Trust me, you be thrilled when it’s all together.

What makes you think your tubes are beyond repair? As long as they’re straight and not pitted or dinged you should be able to get them in A1 shape for under $250.

I hope you're right.. I'm a bit more nervous about the forks then anything else I'm about to do to it hahah! :)

[82 250r]

Are you replacing seals on the front forks?
It's not that bad even if you've never done it before.
I have a nice seal installer if you need to borrow it...that will save you a few bucks.
Take your time and smooth out any dings with 1000 grit sand paper & polish the forks.
It'll kick azz when you're done!

[JasonB]

i missed this somehow, that shock is awesome man! I'm jealous! And its time for a bigger truck lol. My 86 R with plus 6 swinger fit just barely with the gait up on my 2003 F150. I'm interested to see how it looks completed, the black swinger and black spring on the Works shock should look sharp together

[Fox250R]

i missed this somehow, that shock is awesome man! I'm jealous! And its time for a bigger truck lol. My 86 R with plus 6 swinger fit just barely with the gait up on my 2003 F150. I'm interested to see how it looks completed, the black swinger and black spring on the Works shock should look sharp together

Thanks man, Its a bit overkill I'm sure but hopefully ill love it :)

[Fox250R]

Are you replacing seals on the front forks?
It's not that bad even if you've never done it before.
I have a nice seal installer if you need to borrow it...that will save you a few bucks.
Take your time and smooth out any dings with 1000 grit sand paper & polish the forks.
It'll kick azz when you're done!

As far as I know, I'm tearing both forks down and inspecting the tubes.. If all is ok (and I don't believe it will be) I will be replacing all seals and springs.

If it comes down to it i'll have them professionally done.

I replaced the seals like 3 years ago and they both started leaking oil like a month later and I never bothered to mess with it.

[DohcBikes]

Forks are super easy if you have a seal driver (purchased or made), a good pair of snap ring pliers and a service manual handy. Don't forget to replace the slider bushings if the Teflon is worn. If you've never replaced them I would do it anyway.

[Fox250R]

Forks are super easy if you have a seal driver (purchased or made), a good pair of snap ring pliers and a service manual handy. Don't forget to replace the slider bushings if the Teflon is worn. If you've never replaced them I would do it anyway.


I will keep that in mind! Thank you :)

[JasonB]

Thanks man, Its a bit overkill I'm sure but hopefully ill love it :)

Those shocks really are awesome, my buddy Gary Crum picked up Dham's (David Hams) built up 250r with a works shock on it and that thing just soaks up woops and bumps. Suspension upgrades are where its at! I had my stock shock redone and added rebuilt inverted forks to one of my 250r based bikes and the difference is amazing. Nothing compares to riding a bike with worn out forks/shock and jumping over to a fresh set up

[Fox250R]

Those shocks really are awesome, my buddy Gary Crum picked up Dham's (David Hams) built up 250r with a works shock on it and that thing just soaks up woops and bumps. Suspension upgrades are where its at! I had my stock shock redone and added rebuilt inverted forks to one of my 250r based bikes and the difference is amazing. Nothing compares to riding a bike with worn out forks/shock and jumping over to a fresh set up


Your forks look amazing! Did you pull them off another bike?

[JasonB]

this set is actually one of Jason Hall's. He has the Triples machined and uses CR125 forks that he has shortenned about 3 inches and rebuilt. I have a second set that are supposed be shipping to me this week for my 310R bike. Theres a new guy tossing his hat in the ring for producing inverted trike fork set ups this summer that I am looking to have make a set for my 350X. After riding the 500 with these new forks on it i wont go back to conventional cartridge forks. just feels different! I like that they are firm and actually support the beating i gave em so far lol. Plus they look bad ass!

[Fox250R]

this set is actually one of Jason Hall's. He has the Triples machined and uses CR125 forks that he has shortenned about 3 inches and rebuilt. I have a second set that are supposed be shipping to me this week for my 310R bike. Theres a new guy tossing his hat in the ring for producing inverted trike fork set ups this summer that I am looking to have make a set for my 350X. After riding the 500 with these new forks on it i wont go back to conventional cartridge forks. just feels different! I like that they are firm and actually support the beating i gave em so far lol. Plus they look bad ass!

What did those set you back if you don't mind me asking?

[JasonB]

lol. it hurts to say. hmmmmm

cr125 forks on ebay ~120 per pair shipped
pivot works rebuild kit 60$?
cr125 brakes complete with master line rotor and caliper `120$ shipped
triples and kit was around 600
fork rebuild and shortening by Hall was another 300
fork gaurds 30$
brake line clamp 30

pricey to say the least. i mean i have no freaking clue why i have two of them let alone shopping for a third

[Red Rider]

i mean i have no freaking clue why i have two of them let alone shopping for a thirdOoooh! Ooooh! I know why.


Suspension upgrades are where its at! I had my stock shock redone and added rebuilt inverted forks to one of my 250r based bikes and the difference is amazing. Nothing compares to riding a bike with worn out forks/shock and jumping over to a fresh set up

I think you answered your own question before you even asked it. :wondering

[Fox250R]

lol. it hurts to say. hmmmmm

cr125 forks on ebay ~120 per pair shipped
pivot works rebuild kit 60$?
cr125 brakes complete with master line rotor and caliper `120$ shipped
triples and kit was around 600
fork rebuild and shortening by Hall was another 300
fork gaurds 30$
brake line clamp 30

pricey to say the least. i mean i have no freaking clue why i have two of them let alone shopping for a third

That's easy, You wanna sell a pair to me :D

[Fox250R]

There is no substitute for good suspension.You can have all the power in the world.Without good suspension it means nothing.You purchased some very nice items and enjoy them.

Should have it all installed in a few weeks hopefully.... :)

[Dirtcrasher]

Very nice shock as well as the other goodies. It's not cheap but there are still many products we can buy to improve what we have from near 30 years ago!

Looks great :beer

[tecaterob]

lol. it hurts to say. hmmmmm

cr125 forks on ebay ~120 per pair shipped
pivot works rebuild kit 60$?
cr125 brakes complete with master line rotor and caliper `120$ shipped
triples and kit was around 600
fork rebuild and shortening by Hall was another 300
fork gaurds 30$
brake line clamp 30

pricey to say the least. i mean i have no freaking clue why i have two of them let alone shopping for a third

What about the triple trees??
I'm looking into after I finish my build. I just rebuild my folks but want the inverted...

[JasonB]

pm'd ya about the triples

[Fox250R]

pm'd ya about the triples

The more I see your sig pic the more I want a pair...

[Fox250R]

Got my LSR Antifade locknut and my Progressive springs today :)

Just waiting for some free time to get this project started! And its been 95 the last week or longer...Sigh

[Fox250R]

When doing fork seals should I be trying to find OEM seals or will aftermarket be ok? I can get both just wondering what one is going to work better.

[onformula1]

When doing fork seals should I be trying to find OEM seals or will aftermarket be ok? I can get both just wondering what one is going to work better.

Use OEM seals whenever you can

[The_Steve_Man]

OEM seals are the best but I have been beating on mine with bikemaster seals for a year with no problems