Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 19

Thread: 250r shock from EBay

  1. 03-06-2012, 11:16 PM #1
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607

    250r shock from EBay

    Howdy,

    Any of you guys try out a shock from this guy?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Works-QuadSt...ht_4409wt_1165

    Checking out the options for a new or rebuilt shock. Any suggestions would be great.

    Thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-07-2012, 10:49 AM #2
    Tri-Z 250's Avatar
    Tri-Z 250
    Tri-Z 250 is offline Power User Got the holeshot
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    N.E. Ohio
    --
    2,002
    Works has been around since the 3wheeler was frist racing. They have always put out a good shocks. I have yet to own one but haven't heard or experanced one bad thing with performance. I believe they price themselves in the lower side of the market for the budget minded resto/racer. It doesn't mean they don't have a top of the line model available upon request. Sure PEP,Axis,Elka can make you a shock too but the price will be slightly higher. Works can make a better than stock model...does it have all the same do-dads as the other Co.'s??? depends on what you need. Custom rear shocks are like buying the most important peice to the puzzle. All the motor in the world is limited by the rideablity of the machine. Depending on the ride level and harshness you plan on putting on it can sometime sway the build. Rebound, Spring rate, Valve rate, Shaft size...ect So each Company is different and use all their own knowledge to create what they feel works for the costomer. I think you'll be pleased with a Works model...best thing is give the Co. of choice a call and see how they make you feel. Ask questions and get there opinion on the model that suites you best.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-07-2012, 01:58 PM #3
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    Thanks a lot. I'll give them a hollar.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-07-2012, 06:20 PM #4
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    I was also checking out this http://www.ebay.com/itm/85-86-Honda-...62651969121768

    Claims to be NOS that was built without the bump stop. They put a bump stop on by cutting it, sliding it on, and taping it...
    I noticed this ad last summer. Have any of you guys tried out one of these shocks? If so, any feedback you can give?

    Thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-07-2012, 06:32 PM #5
    ringdingrider's Avatar
    ringdingrider
    ringdingrider is offline First Time Rider Arm chair racerNew to the board
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Stevens Point, WI
    --
    149
    i just got mine the other day. the NOS one with a bump stop put in. great looking shock. no ride time yet but everything looks great
    "The best way to tell if it's a Honda is to open it up."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-07-2012, 06:33 PM #6
    ringdingrider's Avatar
    ringdingrider
    ringdingrider is offline First Time Rider Arm chair racerNew to the board
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Stevens Point, WI
    --
    149
    if u have questions, call him, i talked to him for about an hour one day and he is a great guy and has a lot of great deals, especially on engine rebuilds
    "The best way to tell if it's a Honda is to open it up."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-07-2012, 08:30 PM #7
    Dirtcrasher's Avatar
    Dirtcrasher
    Dirtcrasher is offline Power User Catch me if you can
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    Northeast
    --
    17,493
    I don't like the "slit the bump stop deal" I'd rather have him put a new seal head and bump stop on there.

    I find that EVERY NOS shock I buy blows the seal in a matter of rides......
    All our government does is distract us while they steal from us, misspend our tax $ and ruin our country
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-07-2012, 11:40 PM #8
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    Ah, thanks for the insight DC. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and buy the Works shock. Thanks everyone.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-09-2012, 10:05 PM #9
    poohbee1's Avatar
    poohbee1
    poohbee1 is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    terre haute indiana
    --
    404
    the bump stops rotted off they were not made from the factory without one. You can not put a new one on by slitting it when you bottom out its going to get spit out and you are going to be in alot of pain.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 03-09-2012, 11:19 PM #10
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    That's what I was thinking. That it would fall off the first time I compressed it. I'm going to order the works shock. Thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 03-12-2012, 05:35 PM #11
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    Just ordered the works quadstar shock with the reservoir and some progressive springs for the front. Out about 1K , man it stings!! Figure suspension and helmet are the last places to get cheap. I'll give a ride report when I get it all setup. It will be 4-5 weeks on the shock (1 week for paypal e-check to clear, 2-3 weeks to build shock).
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 03-12-2012, 07:31 PM #12
    Dirtcrasher's Avatar
    Dirtcrasher
    Dirtcrasher is offline Power User Catch me if you can
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    Northeast
    --
    17,493
    Hey, that will be one awesome upgrade!!

    Keep us informed on how it performs
    All our government does is distract us while they steal from us, misspend our tax $ and ruin our country
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 03-15-2012, 03:55 PM #13
    Tri-Z 250's Avatar
    Tri-Z 250
    Tri-Z 250 is offline Power User Got the holeshot
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    N.E. Ohio
    --
    2,002
    You'll be happy with this mod without question. Yep the $ seems steep just wait...you'll soon find out why it's one of the best mods you can buy. Report back with a ride report, and testify my brother for you have been saved!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 03-15-2012, 04:05 PM #14
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    lol. Yeah, I cant wait, the echeck from paypal cleared today. So should be about 2-3 weeks now. Progressive springs should be here soon too. I'll have a ride report soon!
    My Feedback Thread
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 03-17-2012, 09:18 PM #15
    mohadib's Avatar
    mohadib
    mohadib is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Parker, CO
    --
    607
    Forks are done



    If anyone wants some decent OEM springs shoot me a PM.

    Bonus sticker action shot from Stckers and Such at 3ww store:



    My Feedback Thread
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
//ArrowChat Integreation Code //