Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A

Does anyone have any suggestions on replacement shocks?My originials are shot and not rebuildable. I've bought some used orginials off of Ebay with very poor results. I would like to stay away from Work Performance because they are too pricey for me.

I have bad news. Of the available (new) after-market replacements Works Performance were one of the more affordable. Call Ohlins and ask for a price for a laugh. I suggest you try and find a set of second-hand Fox Shox for between $150-200. They are cheap and easy to re-build yourself, and you can play around with the set-up for "free" without incurring rebuild charges and new parts. You need ones that are 17.5" in length. Try the swap meets here, Red Racer and Vintage Factory, and eBay.

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Michael Stiles
1979 Honda CR250R Elsinore | 2006 Husqvarna SM510R | 2007 Service Honda CR500R-AF

If you are not going to race your CR you might want to try Progressive shocks ($249 at Vintage Iron). Fox Shox and Works Perf are the least expensive choices for competition.

J

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#829 The "Factory Novice"

1988 Honda CR250RJ
1983 Honda CR480
1981 Can-Am 250 MX6-B
1979 Honda CR250RZ
1979 Kawasaki KX250 A5
1978 Husky 250CR
1978 Honda CR250R
1977 Yamaha YZ400D
1977 Suzuki RM125B

i've got progressive shocks, and they are great for my riding likes. i don't race, though.

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1980 CR250R Elsinore