X31 bent rear suspension

jconley · 08-29-2010, 08:33 AM

I bent the rear suspension on my X31. I am going to replace it but want to put something more quality in there. Does anyone know where I can find out what will fit? Everything seems to be model specific for the jap bikes. I just dont want to have to deal with the bent suspension again.

Weldangrind · 08-29-2010, 12:16 PM

Welcome!

Can you start with some specs? I have an '88 CR125 swingarm, link and shock here, and I'd be happy to compare it for you. Start with the width of the swingarm at the pivot point, width at the axle mount and distance of the shock mount from the pivot point.

BTW, CR125 stuff is really beefy, even more so than my '96 XR250R.

FosterVS · 08-29-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jconley

I bent the rear suspension on my X31. I am going to replace it but want to put something more quality in there. Does anyone know where I can find out what will fit? Everything seems to be model specific for the jap bikes. I just dont want to have to deal with the bent suspension again.

Holy crap, were you jumping it or something? These bikes REALLY aren't made for that...

jconley · 08-29-2010, 01:17 PM

The shock is 15 inches from eye to eye. It has the round upper eye and the forked lower eye. The forked lower is an inch wide.

Yes I was jumping it. Thats is why I want to better quality shock. I was on an MX track.

Weldangrind · 08-29-2010, 01:39 PM

Is it only the shock that is bent?

mizke · 08-29-2010, 01:51 PM

15in mount to mount sounds rather large for a dirtbike shock..

go onto ebay or rockymountainatvmc.com, rocky mountain has live chat and they are very useful. ebay you just send a message to the seller asking for the measurment..

these china bikes and quads are made from expired patents from jap models..

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 09-06-2010, 03:39 PM

Does anyone who what other brand of rims that will fit the GIO BIKES??? I know they run out of stock and you are hooped if you have to wait..

jconley · 10-13-2010, 03:09 PM

The shock is from a 1984 Cr125R. I had to cut off the top mount and weld a new wider one on. But it is an awesome shock.

08-29-2010, 08:33 AM	#1
jconley Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	X31 bent rear suspension I bent the rear suspension on my X31. I am going to replace it but want to put something more quality in there. Does anyone know where I can find out what will fit? Everything seems to be model specific for the jap bikes. I just dont want to have to deal with the bent suspension again.
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08-29-2010, 12:16 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Can you start with some specs? I have an '88 CR125 swingarm, link and shock here, and I'd be happy to compare it for you. Start with the width of the swingarm at the pivot point, width at the axle mount and distance of the shock mount from the pivot point. BTW, CR125 stuff is really beefy, even more so than my '96 XR250R. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-29-2010, 01:39 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is it only the shock that is bent? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-06-2010, 03:39 PM	#7
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	OTHER RIMS THAT FIT Does anyone who what other brand of rims that will fit the GIO BIKES??? I know they run out of stock and you are hooped if you have to wait..
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10-13-2010, 03:09 PM	#8
jconley Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Found one. The shock is from a 1984 Cr125R. I had to cut off the top mount and weld a new wider one on. But it is an awesome shock.
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08-29-2010, 01:17 PM	#4
jconley Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	The shock is 15 inches from eye to eye. It has the round upper eye and the forked lower eye. The forked lower is an inch wide. Yes I was jumping it. Thats is why I want to better quality shock. I was on an MX track.
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08-29-2010, 01:51 PM	#6
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	15in mount to mount sounds rather large for a dirtbike shock.. go onto ebay or rockymountainatvmc.com, rocky mountain has live chat and they are very useful. ebay you just send a message to the seller asking for the measurment.. these china bikes and quads are made from expired patents from jap models..
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