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Old 08-20-2019, 03:10 PM   #1
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Rear Shock For apollo 250

So I'v seen recommendations on buying an older CRF250 shock but there needs to be some modding done with the bike and I don't have the tools for drilling.

Would this one work instead?

https://www.motopartsmax.com/index.p...SABEgIjivD_BwE


 
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Old 08-20-2019, 08:33 PM   #2
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So I'v seen recommendations on buying an older CRF250 shock but there needs to be some modding done with the bike and I don't have the tools for drilling.

Would this one work instead?

https://www.motopartsmax.com/index.p...SABEgIjivD_BwE

That one won't work. The reservoir is at the back. Has to be on the side. I went to a lot of trouble last year putting on a honda like shock. Lots of fabricating and a little welding to get it to fit. Incredible ride on the rear now. BUT.....it really makes the front feel terrible. The back end sticks up really high. Not a problem until I start down a steep hill. Rear rises and unloads making the bike feel like its gonna flip over at times. Rear brakes become useless. Not a good feeling.

If I were you, I would just stick with the stock shock. Maybe look for one with no reservoir and stock length.
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Old 08-21-2019, 09:25 AM   #3
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so i actually found this one , its about 25mm shorter then the stock but i can only go on my toes when im on the bike so the decrease may be good.

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/3222823...11041e773rjsrM


 
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Old 08-21-2019, 09:26 AM   #4
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they actually have it on amazon as well

https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Motorcy...omotive&sr=1-1


 
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Old 08-21-2019, 09:55 AM   #5
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You just won't know til you get it. That side reservoir may or may not clear the frame. You may still have to relocate the upper mounting hole on the frame. Welding required. Also you won't know if the bottom clevis will fit on the pivot assembly on the swing arm. I had to machine mine out about .125".
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Old 08-21-2019, 10:22 AM   #6
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hmmm yea i guess i dont want to risk it and lose $145.... im getting closer and closer to selling the bike and just getting the new orion. its so hard to find parts that fit our bike


 
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Old 08-25-2019, 06:33 PM   #7
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https://www.motopartsmax.com/index.p...ducts_id/17400


 
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Old 08-26-2019, 05:15 AM   #8
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Reservoir will hit your air box. Ask me how I know.
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Old 08-26-2019, 01:07 PM   #9
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also thats 295mm; thats super short. Im deleting the airbox folter and just doing a foam filter


 
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Old 08-28-2019, 05:16 PM   #10
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so this is deff the upgraded stock shock

http://store.orionmotors.nl//product...oducts_id=1420


 
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Old 08-29-2019, 04:50 AM   #11
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so this is deff the upgraded stock shock

http://store.orionmotors.nl//product...oducts_id=1420
There you go! That should work.
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Old 08-29-2019, 09:00 AM   #12
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im still going to try the side adjustment one that i posted from amazon first since im doing the battery box delete anyway


 
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Old 08-29-2019, 09:32 AM   #13
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so the one i linked is the same one i have on the bike ; i see the vent at the top... so i dont think thats an upgrade at all


 
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Old 08-29-2019, 09:09 PM   #14
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so the one i linked is the same one i have on the bike ; i see the vent at the top... so i dont think thats an upgrade at all
It is a little different. It came out on a water cooled version sold everywhere but the USA. Lots of parts interchange but not all. Plastic tank works great. So does the passenger pegs. Be careful and do your research.
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