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Here is my new project, a clean and solid start.
First off will be newer suspension. I have an '11 crf 250 front end as well as the shock. These are extra parts so I thought I might try and make the swap. The front will be simple, the rear... That might take a little creativity.
First off will be newer suspension. I have an '11 crf 250 front end as well as the shock. These are extra parts so I thought I might try and make the swap. The front will be simple, the rear... That might take a little creativity.
Good luck getting an Aluminum frame shock to fit your steelie. Different
shock body to reservoir angle, different clevis, different linkage...should
be interesting.
dogger
I had Pro Circuit revalve and spring the OE shock on my '93 and it worked really good. You get
more adjustability and some other nice features with the newer stuff, but the forks were the weak
point on the steelies. Upgrading those and then getting your shock dialed in to match will
provide a sweet ride and save you a lot of work and money.
If I had a "Purple" CR, I would concentrate on restoring it back to it's original condition appearance
wise with subtle upgrades to the brakes and suspension to make a good bike even better. These
bikes from the "neon" era really stand out in a sea of Aluminum.
dogger
The Shop
2011 showa CRf 250 or 2004 CRf 450 showa goods. I'd like the 11' stuff since it is all reworked by PC. Just not sure on the 11' front fender? Thoughts?
If so, try sending a PM to Vital MX "nine1seven." He has a restored '96 CR250 McGrath clone he has wanted to sell. he's restored about 8 of these years (including the '93 in my avatar) and is the guy to go for the full-on, actual, silk-screened '96 graphics kits.
Be aware that he knows the bike's value, so if the idea is, "I'd love to have a really nice steelie, but my budget is $500" -- then chances are not real good you two will be compatible.
(Unless they have a different braced mounting for rigidity like the '14 KTMs do.
If it's 4 bolts in the underside, you make it fit.
I have a '90/91 mudguard on '08 yokes.
Pit Row
Apologies if my post came off the wrong way. I was just saying that 917 has bought and sold a lot of parts for these bikes -- and helped a lot of folks with their restos, too, I should also add-- "and I don't think he's looking for a swap or a quick sale." That's all.
917's helped me A TON on my own projects, and introduced me to a great set of fellow "old school" buddies. He's been a friend-- and a good one-- for over 5 years. I've quite satisfactorily done a number of deals with him during this time.
So if I sounded anti, or otherwise negative, I phrased my response wrongly, and this was my mistake.
That is so clean.
I'd be leaning towards a faithful OEM-spec refurb. Would be a shame to modify it much...
Time to go back to the drawing board. By 1995, Honda’s ineptitude at producing a decent set of forks was taking on legendary status. Even a switch to competitor Kayaba from longtime partner Showa was not enough to turn the tide for Honda. The new KYB’s were just as harsh and poorly set up as the Showa’s had been the year before.
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What tubes are these? Mine has a two piece tube.
that bike handle so good with its own ones.
Moreover its value would go down because won't be genuine parts anymore..
That makes sense.
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I'm with you on the it's my bike to ride and I'll make it as good as it can be idea. That's why I used the conventional Showas on my KX. I didn't build my bike to look at. Although I have been looking at it a lot. I really need time to finish itp
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