Who rebuilds forks?

[Blmpkn]

when I buy a shock for my 200x I'm planning on (eventually) sending it to schmidty.

I don't see fork services listed on their website though, so who does good work with the atc forks?

I hover around 215-220lbs and will be riding in a ... spirited fashion. I've read someone like me wants a set of progressive springs and thicker than factory oil. Is there anything else that can be done with the 200x forks?

Thanks in advance!

[TexFest]

If he does dirt bike forks I’m sure he can rebuild yours


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[Tri-Z 250]

Any local shop/suspension service they are the most basic legs by far. I took a pair to CooperSmith $65 a leg + oil/seals these guys are the Tops in the Akron area...to be honest it was under their level of work. I found it affordable he thought it was like working on a model A. He did laugh as he explained the basic design of the units make for a long lasting fork with very little wear parts.

[fieldy]

When you get the rear shock, there has been a guy selling beefed up rear springs for them. I saw his post a few months ago. Like 80 bucks.

[Blmpkn]

When you get the rear shock, there has been a guy selling beefed up rear springs for them. I saw his post a few months ago. Like 80 bucks.

I'll look for that thanks for the heads up.

[Blmpkn]

Any local shop/suspension service they are the most basic legs by far. I took a pair to CooperSmith $65 a leg + oil/seals these guys are the Tops in the Akron area...to be honest it was under their level of work. I found it affordable he thought it was like working on a model A. He did laugh as he explained the basic design of the units make for a long lasting fork with very little wear parts.

my concern is finding someone who will be willing.. or even be able to source new parts if required. There aren't a whole lot of powersports places around me that would be willing to mess with it im sure sadly. They're all just big dealers.

[dirtwheels]

Schmidty Racing does work on forks. I had them rebuild some rear shocks last year. They do good work. Give them a call. They can pretty much do whatever you need. The info below is from their website:

Showa ATC Front FORKS (PR/both forks)
(Some, but not all ATC models included) Showa forks :
HONDA ATC 250R '83-'86 . ...........................$240.00
HONDA ATC 200X & 350X '83-'86 ................$240.00

[ATC King]

Back in the day, when only damper rod forks existed, there were people skilled at changing the orifice sizes and choosing spring weights and oil. A lot of those gurus are long gone.

They are very basic forks, but there used to be people with experience could get a lot out of them. Regardless, they will always be a compromise between high and low speed compliance.

[badasskfx]

Where do you live in Maine" I can rebuild them I live in southern N.H.

[Dirtcrasher]

Back in the day, when only damper rod forks existed, there were people skilled at changing the orifice sizes and choosing spring weights and oil. A lot of those gurus are long gone.

They are very basic forks, but there used to be people with experience could get a lot out of them. Regardless, they will always be a compromise between high and low speed compliance.

Damn straight!! Even moving the holes up or down changes action. Those guys were the pioneers, they would try anything to gain an edge!!

[Blmpkn]

Where do you live in Maine" I can rebuild them I live in southern N.H.

I live about 20 minutes north of Portland, so right about an hour from portsmouth.

[oldskool83]

Any dealer can..don't think cuz its a 3wheeler no one can fix somthing. The forks on a dirtbike are way more involved now days. Shortline in Florida can do them to. Kb5 industries a town over from me can also.

[Blmpkn]

thanks for the insight everyone.

[Supraman0614]

They're really easy to rebuild. Just be sure to buy the Honda seal kit. The aftermarket kits are ok, but you won't pay much more for factory parts. There is a good writeup in the factory service manual.