Aftermarket suspension for RM250

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Edited Date/Time 2/15/2015 2:47am
When can i buy aftermarket suspension for a RM 250 2008? I´d like to try Öhlins or Showa a kit suspension but it's really difficult to find in Europe for the RM 250. And i haven't got the money for brand new suspension, the Öhlins is about 3-4000 €
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.kyle 1/18/2015 10:09am
1/18/2015 10:09am Edited Date/Time 1/18/2015 10:11am
Do you have to have aftermarket suspension? Or is modifying the stock stuff an option to make it look and perform like more expensive stuff - i.e anodize upper fork legs, DLC lower legs and have them revalved? Same thing with shock.

What about putting some other model (like RMZ) suspension on it?

Failing that, you could keep a lookout on ebay.
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Motofinne 1/18/2015 10:16am
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I have stock suspension at the moment and DLC coating and anodizeing the fork legs would be an good option but the problem is that i have no clue who could do the DLC coating in Finland. The anodizeing wouldnt be a problem though.

Lets say that i find used Öhlins suspension for an rmz 250 or 450 how much work would it be to fit the RM 250?
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.kyle 1/18/2015 10:28am
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DLC coating - you could ask these people - http://www.diarc.fi/

If you managed to find some rmz fit Ohlins then your best bet would be to ask an Ohlins and Suzuki dealer if the suspension would fit.
Ohlins do a cartridge kit so you don't have to buy the complete forks. http://ohlinsracing.com/mx-enduro/ttx-cartridge-kit
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Motofinne 1/18/2015 10:46am
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Yeah i could send a email to those guys. Thanks for the help!

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rocketsocks26 1/18/2015 11:20am
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Tex me I have a set of ohlins rfx fork and ttx shock, that will fit and excellent price
rocketsocks26 1/18/2015 1:06pm
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Sorry hears my # 848 2102782
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rmartin517 1/18/2015 4:10pm
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Call around to the suspension shops. Sometimes they have older stuff laying around that's what I did.
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Motofinne 1/19/2015 3:38am
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rocketsocks26 wrote:
Sorry hears my # 848 2102782
I'm sorry but the shipping and taxes are just too much for me if i buy something from the states. Thanks for the offer, btw i swe the öhlins suspension on your KTM how much work would it be to fit the RM 250?
rocketsocks26 1/19/2015 6:14am
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@motofinne, its not off my ktm, its a friend of mines off his 13 rmz250. direct Bolton for u. yea , I didn't look at where it would be shipped lol, either way it would be a great deal, especially since ohlins 15 prices went up again. this set off ohlins has about 5hrs if that on them.
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Motofinne 1/19/2015 8:08am
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rocketsocks26 wrote:
@motofinne, its not off my ktm, its a friend of mines off his 13 rmz250. direct Bolton for u. yea , I didn't look at where...
@motofinne, its not off my ktm, its a friend of mines off his 13 rmz250. direct Bolton for u. yea , I didn't look at where it would be shipped lol, either way it would be a great deal, especially since ohlins 15 prices went up again. this set off ohlins has about 5hrs if that on them.
So the rmz 250 Öhlins suspension fits the RM 250?
SeaClassExpert 1/19/2015 1:58pm
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rocketsocks26 wrote:
@motofinne, its not off my ktm, its a friend of mines off his 13 rmz250. direct Bolton for u. yea , I didn't look at where...
@motofinne, its not off my ktm, its a friend of mines off his 13 rmz250. direct Bolton for u. yea , I didn't look at where it would be shipped lol, either way it would be a great deal, especially since ohlins 15 prices went up again. this set off ohlins has about 5hrs if that on them.
Motofinne wrote:
So the rmz 250 Öhlins suspension fits the RM 250?
Yes, but you might need spacers or different axles. It should bolt through the clamps and the linkage no problem.
rocketsocks26 1/19/2015 5:41pm
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Fits no problem, might have to change wheel spacer n axle, which is like $50 tops. My buddy wants $2800 firm for the forks n shock

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Joko 1/19/2015 8:19pm
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Great deal. New is > 5000?
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Motofinne 1/20/2015 12:16am
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Damn those forks are trick. But i cant afford to buy suspension from US at the moment.
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Suspenders 1/24/2015 7:14pm
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I can send you a full set up complete with needed shims, springs, build sheet the works and it will be one of the best you have ever ridden.
Have you ever worked on suspension before.
Kawasaki-rider 1/25/2015 9:16pm
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Motofinne wrote:
Damn those forks are trick. But i cant afford to buy suspension from US at the moment.
I dropped mine of this weekend at Rg-3 Scandinavia! 1000-1200 euro for re valve, smart valve etc etc. + shock refurbish
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KTMShane699 1/26/2015 5:54am
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rocketsocks26 wrote:
Fits no problem, might have to change wheel spacer n axle, which is like $50 tops. My buddy wants $2800 firm for the forks n shock[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/01/19/77423/s1200_IMG_74351.jpg[/img]
Fits no problem, might have to change wheel spacer n axle, which is like $50 tops. My buddy wants $2800 firm for the forks n shock

That's a great price. I just sold my ohlins for $3100.

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Dirtdemon 2/14/2015 7:32am
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Supenders

have a Buddy that can work suspensions, filling nitrogen.
Do you know exactly that to change?

I'm local hero
80kilograms in underwear

The price ?

Sorry for my bad english. I'm a swede

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Suspenders 2/14/2015 1:06pm
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Manufacturer, year and Model of motorcycle?
If you are talking about a full set up kit for your motorcycle your friend will have to get into several areas of the suspension depending on which motorcycle.

1. Shock change shims on piston.
2. Shock change shims on compression valve.
3. Possible drilling and or lengthening of shock by 2mm or less.

1. Fork change shims on base valve.
2. Fork change shims on mid valve inside the cartridge.
3. Install some custom parts.

The instructions will are detailed and we will be available for your questions.
Most pistons are good except the RMZ shock piston and the PSF fork piston.
Dirtdemon 2/15/2015 2:47am
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Suzuki rm250 k5 2005

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