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Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
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Author:  nola_fiddy [ Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
Guys,
The vintage 17.5" fox air shocks are hard to find and are mostly in bad shape as you know. Has anyone heard of using air shocks that are made for snowmobiles? They come in similar sizes and look like it could work.

thanks,
Nola_fiddy
1978 honda xr75
1979 honda cr125r
1997 honda z50r
2000 honda xr70r
Author:  montywa [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
Any shock will work as long as the length is correct and it is set for the bike. Polaris Predator front shocks are 17.25". I have a set that have compression and rebound clicker, fox podiums to be exact. I have been tempted to set them up for my 80 CR250. Another option is LT450R front shocks, i think these are about the same length as well. Lots of newer oem shocks can be used on the old bikes if you look outside the box i think.
Author:  redrocket190 [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
You need consider length, travel, spring rate and damping. In the case of Foxes, changing the two spring rates (air pressure) is a snap and you can control damping via the oil weight and a jet inside. If you can get the same flexibility from another set of air shocks and they physically fit, give it a go!
Author:  b-joe [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
http://www.4-42.com
look at moto/vintage
Author:  showtime45 [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
b-joe wrote:
http://www.4-42.com
look at moto/vintage

Can't read it !!! What the he** ?
Author:  boatfixer27 [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
Its french, the company is in France. I emailed them to see if they have a US distributor for their air shocks.
Author:  montywa [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Snowmobile air shocks on 1979 CR125R???
FOX, SWAY-A-WAY, RADFLO, BALLISTIC FABRICATION, BIGHORN, this is a short list of companies that make very nice air shocks for a wide range of applications today. Each has its own advantages, check em out.
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