My rear shock is beat!

[1989trx250r]

Can someone suggest a decent rear shock to replace the stock on an'89? My stock rear shock is beat. Where do you guys send them out to be rebuilt? Can a shock spring be powder coated? Thanks in advance for the info, in the middle of a complete rebuild including frame gussets and powder coating. I didnt realize that the shock was so worn until I started to degrease it.

Jason

[matt14c]

C&D, GT Thunder, Derisi racing are the main I believe. Yes the spring can be powdercoated. But wait until you have it rebuilt because if they have to change the spring then to pc the one you have would be a waste.

[1989trx250r]

Thanks matt. Are all years TRX shocks the same 86-89?

[matt14c]

To be honest I wouldnt be the one to ask that to I just picked up my R about a month ago. I dont think so though. I dont know what years are what but I know that there were a year or two that they ran no link and a couple years they ran a shock link and I think the shocks are different for those types. Also the bike I got came with two. One with a remote rezzie and one just standard rear shocks with no can or anything and its a little shorter than the other. When you call or whatever for the rebuild they will ask everything needed to set you up exactly the way your suppose to be.

[fulltiltrider]

Im pretty sure all yr shocks are the same. Atc shocks had a different spring rate, other than that they are the same.

[atvmxr]

the 86 is about an inch longer.. but you can still make it work with proper adjustments or using the 86 linkage.

[1989trx250r]

Thanks for all of the great info. How much should I expect to pay to have the shock rebuilt? Should I just buy an aftermarket? Does anyone have a decent used shock for sale?

Thanks again,
Jason

[matt14c]

It depends if you want a rebuild, revalve, or a conversion. Rebuilds are usually about $100 or less and includes new seals and new oil. A revalve would be about $2-300 depending where you decide to go and they will setup the shock exactly for you. For your weight and riding style. Then a conversion they would put a dual rate spring on and put a high flow piston in and also setup like a revalve but are usually $400+. I would look into at least a revalve and possibly a conversion. A new shock will run you about $700 for a cheap rear shock.

[250Renvy]

The stock shocks have a lot of potential, but if it's really beat and needs a new shaft and spring as well as revalve it can get pretty pricey. It's all about your budget. A good used rear shock can still run $300+ then if it's not in great shape can still run $300 + to get it exactly setup for you. If that's the case then you'd be better off buying brand new and getting it setup from the seller from the get go for $900 and you have a new shock.

If you aren't super heavy and do big jumping MX then a works ultracross would probably be a good setup for a new shock. I think they run $500.

If you know someone handy with suspension then a race-tech gold valve kit could be useful as well.