Originally Posted by
coolpool
It's not a sealed, wet hydraulic system but more of a spring/damper/plastic bushing setup. They are prone to seizing up and are marginally effective, conversely they can wear out causing front to rear slop in them. I lucked out when I bought my 84 200es as it had a 85 250ES front end on it; and the mod was well done too boot! Not a common upgrade but works great!
Thank - you for the clarification, coolpool. My low hour '84 200es front end has no front to rear slop in the shocks - knock on wood for luck. Is it the plastic bushings that wears out?? If so - can't the plastic bushings just be replaced??
Hope all is well with you and your family.
Last edited by bkvette3; 07-09-2020 at 07:25 PM.
Presently own:
1986 Honda atc350X
1985 Honda atc250r
1984 Honda 200es Big Red
1983 Honda atc185s
1985 Honda atc70
1975 Honda Z50 mini bike
OEM Hondaline Utility Trailer (mint condition - as new)
1989 Honda FL400R Pilot - newly acquired.
1968 Corvette L36 427/390HP convertible