Ohlins shock on a 1989 Honda CR250R

AHRMA361
Edited Date/Time 9/16/2017 11:52am
Just got my shock back from Coppersmith Powersport. New internals, the whole nine yards. It did not come off this bike when I got it, I picked it up at a good price and had it completely gone through. It sure looks much cooler than the stock Showa.

Anyone have experience or info using this shock? It is model HO 4250, came with a 5.3 spring, has 18 Reb. clicks and 20 Comp. clicks. Spring may be a bit light for my 200 lbs?

I was told by Coppersmith that Ohlins no longer makes springs so I would need another path for a heavier spring if anyone has some input on that as well.




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sandman768 9/26/2015 6:45am
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Nice shock, 89"s were great bikes, If I remember correctly the forks were brutally harsh, sorry no real info on the shock, I would set sag at 100 mm, Check static sag to determine if spring is close for your weight. Set clickers in the middle of adj range & go from there. No info on shock on web?
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MaxPower 9/26/2015 12:25pm
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what weight spring are you needing?
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Banana_oil 9/26/2015 10:45pm
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I woud think that the chock is from a cr250 95, HO stands for Honda, 4=94, 250= engine size.

The spings have been same for almost allÖhlins shocks on japanese bikes from the 80s up to when the TTX model came. The ID of the springs for your model start with 596. Check ebay or used ones.

I have a 5.8 spring to sell but it is in sweden so shipping will be expensive.
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CodyMX4ever 9/27/2015 8:38am
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MaxPower wrote:
what weight spring are you needing?
I need a spring for 220lbs to 230lbs, do you have one for sale? I have a brand new 00596-09/50, but it's too light for my weight.

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AHRMA361 9/27/2015 12:04pm
9/27/2015 12:04pm
MaxPower wrote:
what weight spring are you needing?
I am not sure Max. I can't find a reliable online source to figure what I need. I was told the spring is 61 mm ID top and bottom.
AHRMA361 9/27/2015 12:06pm
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Banana_oil wrote:
I woud think that the chock is from a cr250 95, HO stands for Honda, 4=94, 250= engine size. The spings have been same for almost...
I woud think that the chock is from a cr250 95, HO stands for Honda, 4=94, 250= engine size.

The spings have been same for almost allÖhlins shocks on japanese bikes from the 80s up to when the TTX model came. The ID of the springs for your model start with 596. Check ebay or used ones.

I have a 5.8 spring to sell but it is in sweden so shipping will be expensive.
Yeah. That is what I know the shock is made for as well. I have the spec sheet for it.

The current spring is marked 596 10/5.3
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barkhard696 9/27/2015 12:36pm
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Racecraft? I believe can custom make a spring for anything. I have a buddy who did this for his '82 RM250.
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wpark89 9/27/2015 4:04pm
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I found the best price for an ohlins 596 spring online from jegs earlier this year.
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wpark89 9/1/2017 9:24am
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MaxPower wrote:
what weight spring are you needing?
CodyMX4ever wrote:
I need a spring for 220lbs to 230lbs, do you have one for sale? I have a brand new 00596-09/50, but it's too light for my...
I need a spring for 220lbs to 230lbs, do you have one for sale? I have a brand new 00596-09/50, but it's too light for my weight.
Do you still have this spring? I could use it on my old ktm 125..
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Henkies 9/12/2017 10:48am
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Just came across this TTX swap. Anyone got some info about this? They are quite a bit longer, guess shimming them shorter internally would decrease the stroke too much...

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CodyMX4ever 9/13/2017 8:22am
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MaxPower wrote:
what weight spring are you needing?
CodyMX4ever wrote:
I need a spring for 220lbs to 230lbs, do you have one for sale? I have a brand new 00596-09/50, but it's too light for my...
I need a spring for 220lbs to 230lbs, do you have one for sale? I have a brand new 00596-09/50, but it's too light for my weight.
wpark89 wrote:
Do you still have this spring? I could use it on my old ktm 125..
Yes, it's on the shock in a box. I would trade you for the correct spring for my weight (230lbs)? I do not know the part number for the spring that I need?
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wpark89 9/15/2017 9:04am
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Thanks. I ended up putting on a 5.2 and my static sag was in the ball park so I don't need the 5.0.
I do have a new 5.6 and a low hour used 5.8.
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CodyMX4ever 9/16/2017 11:52am
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wpark89 wrote:
Thanks. I ended up putting on a 5.2 and my static sag was in the ball park so I don't need the 5.0. I do have...
Thanks. I ended up putting on a 5.2 and my static sag was in the ball park so I don't need the 5.0.
I do have a new 5.6 and a low hour used 5.8.
How much for either one?

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