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Offline DJPresto

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1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« on: September 21, 2017, 04:37:44 pm »
As stated I have a 1975 cr250 with stock suspension (non leading axle forks and girling 12" shocks). I have been told that I could upgrade with longer shocks and leading axle forks. If anyone has done this would you be kind enough to advise me on the best set up please.
Cheers Dave
Triumph Speed Triple 1050, Husky XC430 1982, Husky WR240 1985, GSX1100ez, Husky CR250 1975

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Re: 1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2017, 06:21:59 pm »
So you want a taller bike? Nothing wrong with the standard forks if you set them up a bit, plus there are lots of shock options without going for longer units. '75/'76 bikes handle nice & go around corners really well. You will lose some cornering by going taller.
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Re: 1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2017, 07:13:05 pm »
VMX shocks , We don't just sell them - I design and produce them individually for you since 1989.

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Re: 1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2017, 08:44:22 pm »
i think he is talking husky cr 250.... ::)  maybe?

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Re: 1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2017, 11:57:29 am »
Maybe , just in case . Here is the link to the HVA products  http://store.suspensionshop.org/husqvarna/mx/1970-1979.html
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Re: 1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2017, 07:06:37 pm »
Walter, are your fork springs the correct length to suit the various 35mm Husky forks or are they 10 miles short where you are expected to use a very long pre-load spacer to make up the difference like a rival brand?
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Re: 1975 CR250 suspension upgrade questions
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2017, 08:21:45 am »
Anyone is welcome to down load those lists from  YSS Australia website  . Thats what they are therefore . So when you have a non model specific project or unusual request ,you look for the closest dimensions or spring rates on the list that you need .You can do that 24/7 at your own leasure There are four main lists . I already had messages " How do I find the lists?" Here we go :On the main menu ( there is a phone version and PC version) , http://store.suspensionshop.org/  click on ALL SPRINGS . Then choose from the 4 categories (linear front , progressive front , linear rear and progressive rear).  All springs have the same SKU, because ALL SPRINGS  are not attached to model specific products in this category  . So you basically check out with the category chosen ( eg linear front springs ) that will handle the payment and dispatch details . There you will be asked for rider weight and in the remark section you can then nominate the spring you got from the list . Sounds complicated ? Well there is still the old phone to call and discuss it . But please look at the lists first before calling . If its listed we have it . If its not there , we do not  have it . This will save you lots of time .
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