1972 Honda XL250 Motosport Shock Size

[squidy]

Hi

What are the rear shock dimensions for a 1972 Honda XL250 Motosport. Looking at purchasing Hagon shocks but I dont know what size to get.

Thanks.

[JimO]

do you remember the TV add for the motorsport? back in the day

[FJRider]

Hi

What are the rear shock dimensions for a 1972 Honda XL250 Motosport. Looking at purchasing Hagon shocks but I dont know what size to get.

Thanks.

Perhaps ... visit your local Motorcycle dealer.

The more you buy from them ... the longer they'll stay in business to sell you stuff and fix your problems ... and be available to answer your stupid questions.

How seriously you ride your honda ... will affect the type/model of shocks you need. (And ... how much you will need to pay)

[FJRider]

do you remember the TV add for the motorsport? back in the day

I liked this one ...

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[FJRider]

Recognize this dude ... ???


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[squidy]

do you remember the TV add for the motorsport? back in the day

Yes I do. Whys that?

[squidy]

Perhaps ... visit your local Motorcycle dealer.

The more you buy from them ... the longer they'll stay in business to sell you stuff and fix your problems ... and be available to answer your stupid questions.

How seriously you ride your honda ... will affect the type/model of shocks you need. (And ... how much you will need to pay)


I am just looking for the stock shock sizing for a Honda XL250 Motosport, looking at buying shocks but dont know the size. My Motosport doesnt have the correct shocks, which are to large.

[FJRider]

I am just looking for the stock shock sizing for a Honda XL250 Motosport, looking at buying shocks but dont know the size. My Motosport doesnt have the correct shocks, which are to large.

Your local motorcycle shop should be able to tell you what the correct size is.

Use them or lose them ...

[bikaholic]

Your local motorcycle shop should be able to tell you what the correct size is.

Use them or lose them ...no wonder Bowater Honda doesnt exist, having to stock a pair of 45 year old brand new shocks on the shelve.

[FJRider]

no wonder Bowater Honda doesnt exist, having to stock a pair of 45 year old brand new shocks on the shelve.

Most reputable dealers (probably counts out the Nelson ones) have contacts with the appropriate/respective suppliers of stock that's needed on speed dial ... or at least an E.mail away.

Contact a Hagon supplier (anywhere) and ask them the original question ... I'm sure (in the interest of getting a sale) they'd find out what size/model is needed.

Just too easy ... maybe ...

[merv]

Talk to Malcolm Kirkby at Anaconda he has been dealing with Honda parts for decades.

https://www.anacondaltd.co.nz/

[pete-blen]

no wonder Bowater Honda doesnt exist, having to stock a pair of 45 year old brand new shocks on the shelve.

Bowater Honda sold fucking cars..

Bower/Swift Honda ===> Bower Honda ===> Frampton Honda..
Colin Bower / Paul Swift / David Frampton..

and that fuckwit in Richmond..
Morleys Honda... Barry Morley..



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[bikaholic]

Bowater Honda sold fucking cars..

Bower/Swift Honda ===> Bower Honda ===> Frampton Honda..
Colin Bower / Paul Swift / David Frampton..

and that fuckwit in Richmond..
Morleys Honda... Barry Morley..



.Swift went to Suzuki app 1979. Bower instead of Bowater, oh I got it wrong despite a sale, your point is...oh they still in business stocking new shocks for 45 year old bikes, oh sorry i dont get your point.
I was riding National and South Island enduro rounds at that time and so was Swift.

[JimO]

Yes I do. Whys that? no particular reason but i was a nipper then and really liked it, havnt beed able to find it on ewe tube, it was a motorsport in a quarry (or similar) doing jumps etc and the soundtrack was something like ......if you dont know what it like to ride a honda..... when i was at high school a guy used to wheelstand one past the school every lunchtime for about 500meters, the whole school used to line up to watch him go past

[HenryDorsetCase]

Perhaps ... visit your local Motorcycle dealer.

The more you buy from them ... the longer they'll stay in business to sell you stuff and fix your problems ... and be available to answer your stupid questions.

How seriously you ride your honda ... will affect the type/model of shocks you need. (And ... how much you will need to pay)

AHAHAHAHAHAAAA seriously?

Last time I went to our local dealer they said "Nah mate, U wot? We dont do anythign for anything over ten years old" Absolutely fuckwits in my many years of experience. Yes, looking at you Casbolts.

OP - one of the Honda forums will be your friend. Or, take a shock off your bike and measure it.

[FJRider]

AHAHAHAHAHAAAA seriously?

I did exactly that searching for new shocks for an old XJ750. They found the required measurements and then made a list of price based options ... with comments on their practicality for MY situation and use. Don't judge ALL Bike shop dealers by your (obviously) limited experience.



OP - one of the Honda forums will be your friend. Or, take a shock off your bike and measure it.


Or take it to a Hagon supplier for direct comparison.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Don't judge ALL Bike shop dealers by your (obviously) limited experience.




Yes my forty years of being a motorcycle enthusiast has taught me nothing, clearly.

[FJRider]

Yes my forty years of being a motorcycle enthusiast has taught me nothing, clearly.

Obviously ... if it was all at the same dealership ... ?? The one you used/claimed as "proof" the dealers would be of no use to him ... :lol:

And I'm in my 46th year of motorcycling ...

[bikaholic]

I could go to Davidson Honda in Alex and see if they want to part out that XR185 above the doorway.

[bikaholic]

Hi

What are the rear shock dimensions for a 1972 Honda XL250 Motosport. Looking at purchasing Hagon shocks but I dont know what size to get.

Thanks.what spring rate would you get.
I have just re suspended a CRF 1000 with rates radically different from original, as advised and calculated from Nitron, but you could probably buy a used Himalayan for that sort of money and have a bike that is essentially the same as a motorsport.

[squidy]

Would 330mm be a alright fit?