2001 CR250R suspension

ostach24
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Hello all, I am restoring an 01 cr250 and need some help with the suspension. I need to know what years will fit if I buy newer forks and shock and what else I’ll need to get to make the forks work or anything I’ll have to go with the shock if I go the “newer” route.
If any one out there has something that would work please let me know.
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erik_94COBRA 9/27/2020 6:00pm
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Forks up to 03 will fit without issue. The 03 also have larger base valves. The 04 and later have a different caliper bracket as the spacing changed.

Shocks are a little trickier as the lengths vary over the years and models.

All that to say, the stock stuff can probably be refreshed/revalved to be pretty good. If the stock parts are toast, only then would I want to mess with getting newer components fitted.
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Carl 44 9/28/2020 4:56am
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That was very good suspension, unless you are riding the pro class it would work great as it is. Just get it serviced.
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JMCR250 9/28/2020 6:09pm
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I had an '00 and found the suspension, especially the forks, harsh. I sent them off to Factory Connection and it made a world of difference. It's good suspension, just needs some dial-in for your weight and riding style.
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mxracer666 9/28/2020 6:44pm
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Thru 2007 CR250 will bolt right up, and are so much better that it's crazy. You will need a caliper bracket to fit the newer style fork lug spacing tho -- good time to upgrade to a 270mm oversize rotor and mount kit. front wheel and axle are same
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H4L 9/29/2020 6:08am
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mxracer666 wrote:
Thru 2007 CR250 will bolt right up, and are so much better that it's crazy. You will need a caliper bracket to fit the newer style...
Thru 2007 CR250 will bolt right up, and are so much better that it's crazy. You will need a caliper bracket to fit the newer style fork lug spacing tho -- good time to upgrade to a 270mm oversize rotor and mount kit. front wheel and axle are same
Agree. I owned a brand new 01 model in the spring of that yr. & the suspension was ok.
OP - I have 07 CR250r suspension I’m selling. Let me know if you’re interested.

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