Front Fork Question?

[oldsking86]

Now I've heard the name Showa in regards to front Forks for the 85-86 250r's. Do they come stock on our bikes, or is that a race prep'd aftermarket fork?

[Old 179]

stock!!!!!!!!!

[jeffatc250r]

Thats what you have on yours!

[oldsking86]

haha thanks guys, I thought so, they didn't seem race ready or anything... Where can I look into getting some progression springs though? I'd like to stiffen em up for a little bit of jumping of I could.

[jeffatc250r]

Dennis kirk has them for under 90 bux.

[oldsking86]

Awesome thanks Jeff

[jeffatc250r]

No prob. Maybee its not the springs though. Have you tried different weight oil? Im a bigger guy and found some heavy oil was all i needed to keep my front end under control.

[oldsking86]

hmmm I never tried that, maybe I'd give that a whirl first, I wiegh about 185-190, you recommend a certain weight?

[jeffatc250r]

Try 20w and see what that does for ya.