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cr-skipp
 Post subject: 1980 cr 250 shock choice
PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:18 pm 
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Has anyone ran any progressive shocks on 1978-80 CRs? Are they good shocks?
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nola_fiddy
PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:34 pm 
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I am using the 17.5" progressive shocks on my 1979 CR125R. They work well for trail and mild MX riding but I would not recommend for actual MX racing. The price is right for sure.
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cr-skipp
PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:08 pm 
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How would you rate them compaired to the stock shocks?
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boatfixer27
PostPosted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:31 pm 
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I put progressives on my 78, work well, can't say much for the stockers (non-piggy back), read they leaked on the showroom floor. I have Ohlins on my 80, much much better. I have some stock piggy back Showas at Thor Lawsons, waiting to be rebuilt, will post what they are like when I get them back.

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redrocket190
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Works Performance > Fox Shox > Ohlins in order of price-performance.

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RedRider43
PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:19 am 
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I put Ohlins on my 80 -250. They have been flawless. Glad I spent the extra.
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