Rmz shock on rm125?

SuzukiGang
Edited Date/Time 12/6/2020 6:07pm
Does anyone know if an Rmz shock (08-09)or any year's will fit on a 2004 rm125? I've looked everywhere and a few people have said that they do fit but didn't specify which year, the rmz shocks are quite a lot cheaper than a showa 125 shock so figured I'd just get one from an rmz if it worked, thanks! ?
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Bruneval 1/10/2018 2:53pm
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Yes it will. It's the RMZ 250 shock up to 2009 if I remember correctly. However, I will have a great condition shock from a 2008 RM125 spare in a few weeks.
SuzukiGang 1/10/2018 4:14pm
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Bruneval wrote:
Yes it will. It's the RMZ 250 shock up to 2009 if I remember correctly. However, I will have a great condition shock from a 2008...
Yes it will. It's the RMZ 250 shock up to 2009 if I remember correctly. However, I will have a great condition shock from a 2008 RM125 spare in a few weeks.
Ok great! Mhmm how much would you be willing to sell it for? Main reason I want to go with an rmz shock is price, they are $80-150 on ebay, a showa 125 shock is usually between 250-300 CAD
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Bruce372 1/10/2018 5:22pm
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What parts do you need? I have a spare rm125 shock in lives that I could sell real cheap
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Ps. It's the shock body that's the most different.... primarily the comp adjuster location and angle

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SuzukiGang 1/10/2018 7:07pm
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Bruce372 wrote:
What parts do you need? I have a spare rm125 shock in lives that I could sell real cheap
Need the adjuster valve piece, not really experienced enough to do the work myself and a shop would be about the same price as a "new" shock, or are you saying you have an entire shock for sale?
SuzukiGang 1/13/2018 11:23am
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Does anyone have proof or experience putting an rmz shock on an rm125? Lots of speculation that it does fit but haven't seen any proof or heard of anyone doing it themselves
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Here's a pic of my 08 RM250 with a 2009 RMZ250 Ohlins Shock fitted.

I also own a 2015 RMZ450 and the standard Showa shock from that fits.
And just this weekend I have also fitted a KYB shock from a 2016 RMZ250 to my RM250 (although it was tight and required a little modification). I'll snap some pics and post them.




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RussB wrote:
Here's a pic of my 08 RM250 with a 2009 RMZ250 Ohlins Shock fitted. I also own a 2015 RMZ450 and the standard Showa shock from...
Here's a pic of my 08 RM250 with a 2009 RMZ250 Ohlins Shock fitted.

I also own a 2015 RMZ450 and the standard Showa shock from that fits.
And just this weekend I have also fitted a KYB shock from a 2016 RMZ250 to my RM250 (although it was tight and required a little modification). I'll snap some pics and post them.




Hi Russ,

How did you like the new KYB from 2016 RMZ compared to an Ohlins?
I'm on the fence on those. Can have either of those two for similar amount of money.
Leaning towards the Ohlins, as I have Ohlins up front, but I would appreciate your input since you tried both.
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Turbojez wrote:
Hi Russ, How did you like the new KYB from 2016 RMZ compared to an Ohlins? I'm on the fence on those. Can have either of...
Hi Russ,

How did you like the new KYB from 2016 RMZ compared to an Ohlins?
I'm on the fence on those. Can have either of those two for similar amount of money.
Leaning towards the Ohlins, as I have Ohlins up front, but I would appreciate your input since you tried both.
I haven't had chance to ride with the KYB yet, and it will be difficult to compare as this year I'm doing Enduro racing on the RM250 so I have had the KYB shock re-valved for Enduro use.
However I'm hoping it will work well with the extra adjustability with the High and Low speed rebound adjusters.
I'm going to ride it for the first time this weekend so will report back with how it feels.

The Ohlins was really good for MX, better than re-valved stock. It's lighter too which is another bonus. The Ohlins I used (in the pic) is an older model TTX so a newer one is likely to be even better again. Highly recommended
SuzukiGang 1/15/2018 5:22pm
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RussB wrote:
Here's a pic of my 08 RM250 with a 2009 RMZ250 Ohlins Shock fitted. I also own a 2015 RMZ450 and the standard Showa shock from...
Here's a pic of my 08 RM250 with a 2009 RMZ250 Ohlins Shock fitted.

I also own a 2015 RMZ450 and the standard Showa shock from that fits.
And just this weekend I have also fitted a KYB shock from a 2016 RMZ250 to my RM250 (although it was tight and required a little modification). I'll snap some pics and post them.




Do the 08 rm250 and 04 rm125 have interchangeable shocks? Cause is the mounting spots are the same on those two then the rmz would fit my rm125 too, thanks!
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RussB 1/15/2018 11:48pm
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Yep 04 and 08 RM shocks are the same
SuzukiGang 1/16/2018 2:25am
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Yep 04 and 08 RM shocks are the same
Awesome thank you! Looks like I'll be getting an rmz shock then:p not too worried about the valving/spec differences in rmz compared to rm125 shock, I'm a bit on the heavy side for a 125 and prefer a stiffer shock than softer
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seang93 12/5/2020 1:42pm
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Would a 2002 rm250 be able to mount up with a 09 ohlins rmz shock
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If I remember right I built an '04 RMZ shock for an '02 RM125 and it fit fine. It was over ten years ago, so I really don't remember the details, but it was rather straight forward.

I do have a shock from, I think, an '01 RM, but I don't remember if it's from a 125 or 250. It has a little spring rash on the body and I'm sure it needs an rebuild. If it will help you out, you can have it if you just pay the shipping. Just PM me if you're interested.
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Bruce372 12/5/2020 6:14pm
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02 vs 2004 and newer suzukis had a significantly different shock length. The clevis is the main part xhanged.

If you take a shock that fits a 2004 or newer suzuki 2 stroke, it won't fit 2003 or older 2 stroke
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seang93 12/6/2020 9:51am
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Mr. Robinson wrote:
If I remember right I built an '04 RMZ shock for an '02 RM125 and it fit fine. It was over ten years ago, so I...
If I remember right I built an '04 RMZ shock for an '02 RM125 and it fit fine. It was over ten years ago, so I really don't remember the details, but it was rather straight forward.

I do have a shock from, I think, an '01 RM, but I don't remember if it's from a 125 or 250. It has a little spring rash on the body and I'm sure it needs an rebuild. If it will help you out, you can have it if you just pay the shipping. Just PM me if you're interested.
Ya dude that would be great I can pay you whatever it is where about are you based I'm in ireland might be the only problem 😂
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seang93 12/6/2020 9:53am
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Bruce372 wrote:
02 vs 2004 and newer suzukis had a significantly different shock length. The clevis is the main part xhanged. If you take a shock that fits...
02 vs 2004 and newer suzukis had a significantly different shock length. The clevis is the main part xhanged.

If you take a shock that fits a 2004 or newer suzuki 2 stroke, it won't fit 2003 or older 2 stroke
Good to know Bruce before I go spending more wasted money do you know if any other shock of different make bike might fit maybe

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Mr. Robinson 12/6/2020 11:46am
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seang93 wrote:
Ya dude that would be great I can pay you whatever it is where about are you based I'm in ireland might be the only problem...
Ya dude that would be great I can pay you whatever it is where about are you based I'm in ireland might be the only problem 😂
Yeah, I'm in Indiana so I don't think it would be really worth the trouble for this old shock I have.

As far as the RM shock swap I did I used parts from two different shocks to make one that worked. The body from one and the gut from another. I just don't remember exactly what parts I used and I may be off on my model years. Finding or modifying the right seal head to get the correct length and shaft travel is the biggest challenge.

I've done this sort of thing for a few "Frankenstein" bikes in the past. Like taking 3 Honda shocks and building a pretty cool, modernized shock for an XR200 project were they wanted everything to look as though it was a standard production bike, only much better.
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ecmx274 12/6/2020 6:07pm
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A 2007 rmz250 shock will fit a 2004 rm125 perfect no mods needed at all.

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