86 cr125/250 forks

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How much better are the cartridge forks on the 86 cr250 compared to the non-cartridge povvo forks honda put on the 125 that year?

[Hoony]

The 250 had a great fork that year

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The 250 had a great fork that year

So I've read, just wondering whether it's worth the trouble/expense of upgrading the 125 forks given my riding ability

[Hoony]

for what its worth Mainy i upgraded the forks on my 85' 500 to the 86' 250 forks with heavier springs, it was a good upgrade i reckon. there is a forum member selling some..... i reckon get onto it. suspension is the best thing to do for old bikes and bodies.

[mainline]

for what its worth Mainy i upgraded the forks on my 85' 500 to the 86' 250 forks with heavier springs, it was a good upgrade i reckon. there is a forum member selling some..... i reckon get onto it. suspension is the best thing to do for old bikes and bodies.

Thanks Hoony, did you have to change the triples? they're all 43mm aren't they?

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for what its worth Mainy i upgraded the forks on my 85' 500 to the 86' 250 forks with heavier springs, it was a good upgrade i reckon. there is a forum member selling some..... i reckon get onto it. suspension is the best thing to do for old bikes and bodies.

Thanks Hoony, did you have to change the triples? they're all 43mm aren't they?

they are the same. I'm sure the forks are externally identical.
Just watch out for the rust. Don't wake that shit up 

[mainline]

for what its worth Mainy i upgraded the forks on my 85' 500 to the 86' 250 forks with heavier springs, it was a good upgrade i reckon. there is a forum member selling some..... i reckon get onto it. suspension is the best thing to do for old bikes and bodies.

Thanks Hoony, did you have to change the triples? they're all 43mm aren't they?

they are the same. I'm sure the forks are externally identical.
Just watch out for the rust. Don't wake that shit up 

 

[Hoony]

for what its worth Mainy i upgraded the forks on my 85' 500 to the 86' 250 forks with heavier springs, it was a good upgrade i reckon. there is a forum member selling some..... i reckon get onto it. suspension is the best thing to do for old bikes and bodies.

Thanks Hoony, did you have to change the triples? they're all 43mm aren't they?

slide them straight in Mate. not problem.

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So is there any way to pick them externally (ie. without pulling them apart) ? I want to make sure the forks aren't the 250 items already

[09.0]

No. They are a good cheater fork for pre 85 for that reason.

[evo550]

So is there any way to pick them externally (ie. without pulling them apart) ? I want to make sure the forks aren't the 250 items already

The 250 have either Showa cast into the inside of the lower leg, or a sticker.
The 125's where KYB.
or you can just unscrew your fork cap, if you have a cartridge rod attached to it, you know it's a showa fork already.