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  1. 07-21-2010, 07:29 PM #1
    86trizinger
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    Any other shocks for the rear of a 250sx?

    I am rebuilding my 1985 250sx and I keep running into problems. I go to take off the rear shock and I notice it is sticking. I pull up on the top of it and bottom eyelet comes right off of it. Now I just need some sort of cheap replacement until I can afford a new shock. I just don't have $300 to spend. Is there anything that can be modified to fit. A little better then stock is more then enough for me. I just trail ride.
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  2. 07-21-2010, 09:18 PM #2
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    I just went and measured my shock and did some size comparisons. With that I went on eBay and found an almost new rear shock with reservoir that's adjustable. Not sure if it will work but for $30 shipped its worth a shot. I will post the pics up when I get it installed.
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  3. 07-22-2010, 09:32 PM #3
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    Great, hope it works.
    It would be a nice upgrade!
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  4. 07-22-2010, 10:39 PM #4
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    What was the shock for? The ES and SX shocks are the same length... I have a SX shock here I will never use if you need it...
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  5. 07-23-2010, 04:24 PM #5
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    My new shock came.. I set it in place and so far it fits. The spring is too heavy though. I didn't realize it was set up for a 350lb rider. I am looking for a stock spring now. I will post all the details and pictures once I get it all bolted up. All I had to do is rotate the shock 180 deg so the reservoir hose clears the frame. Maybe some spacers needed for the bolt size difference. It may not be a works shock but if it better then stock its good for me.

    Can anyone give me an idea of what spring rate the stock is ?
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  6. 07-25-2010, 12:00 PM #6
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    i used one from a 250ex. had to grind down the top bushing just a tad but it worked great
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  7. 07-25-2010, 10:01 PM #7
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    The shock I am trying out is fully adjustable dampening and rebound with remote reservoir. I am just waiting on my new spring to come to make it a little softer.
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  8. 08-02-2010, 05:24 PM #8
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    Alright new spring is here. I wound up selling the original Eibach spring for more then what I bought both for. So I have no out of pocket expense for it.

    I test fitted the new shock and spring now. Feels a lot better then stock but I have to get my engine back together so I can really tell. I set the shock adjustments to the softest setting just to get a feel of it.. The engine should be back in by Wednesday night but not running. I plan on having my son tow me around the neighbors farm so I can feel how it is going to be.

    I will post the pics when I get it out of my shed.
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  9. 08-02-2010, 06:00 PM #9
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    Gotta know... What is this mystery shock????
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  10. 08-02-2010, 08:53 PM #10
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    Oh I thought I posted that already.

    It is a 2001 Raptor 660r shock. Only 2001 has the remote mounted reservoir. It has preload, compression and rebound adjustments on it. Probably more then I need but I needed a new shock and it was cheap.

    Once my engine is back in and running I will post how it actually works. If someone is close to Maryland with a stock 250sx we can meet up and actually compare them side by side.
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  11. 08-02-2010, 09:02 PM #11
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    I may look into this. Any issues with the battery or air boxes?
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  12. 08-02-2010, 09:49 PM #12
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    Oh man... May have to try this on my ES now... Thanks Zinger!
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  13. 08-03-2010, 08:02 AM #13
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    I am going to put the air box back in tonight so I will let you know. If there is any clearance issues they are going to be very minor since the reservoir is remote mounted.
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  14. 08-05-2010, 10:33 PM #14
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    Any update? I am real interested to know how this works!
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  15. 08-07-2010, 12:02 PM #15
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    Sorry I have the engine setting back together but I needed 2 of the allen bolts to hold the head on. They will be here this week. I will try and get pics up as soon as I can for everyone.
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