Are the shocks front and rear interchangeable between all years 250r's?

[strnge]

Are the shocks front and rear interchangeable between all years 250r's?

Can I get a used one from a 86, 87, and 89 and put it on my 88?

[TheFontMaster]

Yes.

However the rear rear shocks, and linkages for the different years were different lengths. But any year rear shock will bolt up to any year linkage. But your quad might sit slightly higher, or lower in the rear.

[blb515]

also 400ex shocks and 450r shocks will fit.

[chris46250r]

Originally posted by blb515
also 400ex shocks and 450r shocks will fit.

Front only.

[blb515]

oops! yes your right

[chris46250r]

Allthough I wish you were right.

[strnge]

So I can get an 87 or 86 aftermarket used front set and it will work on my 88?

[chris46250r]

As long as they are for stock a-arms, assuming thats what you have.

[chris46250r]

Just be carefull when buying used aftermarket shocks. Make sure you find out what weight they are valved for.

[strnge]

Yes the a-arms are stock.

Is it better to get ones set up for your weight? Can u get ones for a lighter person and have them rebuilt?

Can't you get them rebuilt/set up for your specific weight?

Are they even rebuildable?

How much is it to rebuild if so, to change to my weight and iding style?

[esr250r86]

Originally posted by strnge
Is it better to get ones set up for your weight?

Can you get them rebuild/set up for your specific weight? Yes, it is better to get ones set up for your weight, what type of riding you will be doing with the shocks and how hard you will be riding with them. This will help the ride on the schocks you get and they will be set up right for you.:)

[chris46250r]

Yes its a whole lot better. Might want to check on prices of getting a used set revalved. I know you can just dont know how much.

[chris46250r]

If your just a weekend warrior, Works shocks are worth the money.

[strnge]

I'm no pro rider.

I will mostly do trail and some track riding. My buddy wants me to try track. I grew up trail riding.

[chris46250r]

On my R that I just trail ride and play on I have a set of 450r shocks on it with the springs backed off all the way off and I like the way it rides. I'm 185 lbs.

[strnge]

I got you buy another 65 pounds.

250 LBS. but I'm also 6'4"

[chris46250r]

You would like them better than I do then.

[chris46250r]

I think a dang 450r came set up for a 300 pounder.

[strnge]

I see your from KY. I went to Paduka(spelling?) once in 1989.

[strnge]

Is it stiff?

[chris46250r]

I dont know how they spell it either. What for?

[chris46250r]

Originally posted by strnge
Is it stiff?

Its okay unless your doing some real slow trail riding.

[strnge]

My roommate from college was from there.

I went to college in Indiana.

Majored in Alcoholism.......GOT STRAIGHT A's:D

[chris46250r]

I didnt go to college but I home schooled in beer. Still taking refresher courses.

[chris46250r]

I'm studying right now.

[strnge]

Originally posted by chris46250r
I didnt go to college but I home schooled in beer. Still taking refresher courses.



Got to run to the bathroom...gonna piss myself laughing:uhoh:

[strnge]

Thanks for the help chris!

[chris46250r]

No problem.