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Offline elmo

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1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« on: April 03, 2011, 06:56:16 PM »
Guys, can this be re-conditioned? If i take it to the garage can they juice it up or something? It just seems soooo spongey and soft at the moment..
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2011, 07:32:31 PM »
Had this happen on a 92 125 and it turned out to be the seal in the bottom of the shock. If you take it to any bike shop they should be able to do it. I myself would take it to a suspension shop as you can have them set it to your weight and riding style
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2011, 11:17:49 PM »
Thanks buddy!! I'm  going to take it across the road in a sec but none of the other garages want to take it  :?

But visionMX gave me the number of Shock Tech just waiting on a call back from them! Also how the hell do you post pics on here?!?!? tried image hosting the using the url in between the img brackets but it dont work :-( new to the forum! But just as fragile and dumb as a new born lamb anyway so need all the help i can get!!
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2011, 03:29:30 AM »
hi,

I got quoted $150 cad plus material cost for the full rebuilt of my rear shock, need this done, too. As for putting pictures os here, just try photobucket.com load them up there and then just click on "direct link" under the picture and it copies it for you, then on kx riders click on the image button and paste the url in between the img brackets just like you already said!
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2011, 10:58:35 PM »


Yes she is in my kitchen, yes my missis is still with me!

This is just the start of the body re-build!
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2011, 11:08:21 PM »
Next step clean and remove everything :-D

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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2011, 11:10:29 PM »
remove rear wheel only to find shot bearings in wheel and swing arm, not to mention the rear wheel being from a KX85

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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2011, 11:16:39 PM »
Rear shock removed and ready for re-furb!!



Swing arm has new bearings and the spacer bolts in the swing arm snapped, so had that drilled and re-tapped and got new bolts in there, Front ends all done and back together, fixed oil leak coming from drain plug, everything clean/greased and tightened!
E.T.C this weekend

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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2011, 02:22:52 AM »
Guys does anyone know of any other shock's that will fit this bike? Like will a kx500 fit?? only i want another while i send mine for repairs.... Any ideas or anyone have one they wanna sell me?
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2011, 03:06:18 AM »
im pretty sure the 125 shock from that year will fit
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2011, 09:43:42 AM »
I have a '89 shock in my 91 KX250 but the clearance from the shock reservoir to the pipe is not the biggest!
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2011, 09:56:55 PM »
Cheers guys, might see if i can grab one of those 2 for now and in the mean time send my original one to shocktech.com let them rubuild it! i'll let you guys know how it goes! And thanks for the help!
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2011, 10:19:35 PM »
Anyone know if i'll get away with using 1989 KX500 rear shock for time being?
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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2011, 09:01:09 PM »
OK guys few things ive learned....
1, KX125 and KX250 parts are the same as long as the year code is the same.
2, Air filters havnt changed much as i'm using a kx250 "97" in my "91"
3, kawasaki rear shocks are completely re-buildable
4, Kawasaki wakefield are very helpful and will rebuild ur shock for less than ?100
5, organise your tools as 20 minutes of every hour spent working is looking for tools your standing on!





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Re: 1990/91 KX250 Rear shock
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2011, 06:30:25 AM »
Looking good, I just did the same with my 91 250 except mine had pieces missing all over. I found that out later on , too that the 125 parts fit, made it a bit easier. Still need to get my suspension built as well.
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