WTB: EX500 shock and fork springs.

[Expat]

Any racers got a decent rear shock lurking in the corner of their garage?
My son has an 05 EX250 and I am wanting to stiffen up the suspension a little to improve handling. He is only about 110lbs so I don't need aftermarket stuff.
Doesn't have to be pretty as long as it is functional. Cheap is the key!!

Massive thanks to Christian for hooking me up with fork springs!!

[csmutty]

36mm forks?

[Expat]

36mm forks?

No idea, stock 05 EX250 but I will check!

[csmutty]

No idea, stock 05 EX250 but I will check!

Ahh ok...if they are stock my EX500 springs won't fit.

[Expat]

Ahh ok...if they are stock my EX500 springs won't fit.

I read online that the EX500 springs fit, I pasted the article below.

If you are reasonably lightweight (check the Race Tech calculator) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. EX500 springs are 28 mm diameter and 435mm relaxed length. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from Ron Ayers. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.

I will check the tube diameter.

[csmutty]

I read online that the EX500 springs fit, I pasted the article below.

If you are reasonably lightweight (check the Race Tech calculator) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. EX500 springs are 28 mm diameter and 435mm relaxed length. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from Ron Ayers. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.

I will check the tube diameter.

If the 500 springs will fit I have 3 sets of forks that you can have. 1 has aftermarket springs that are stiffer, and the other 2 have stock springs afaik. I also have a set of EX500 fork seals if you need a set.

[Expat]

If the 500 springs will fit I have 3 sets of forks that you can have. 1 has aftermarket springs that are stiffer, and the other 2 have stock springs afaik. I also have a set of EX500 fork seals if you need a set.

Wow, shoot me a PM and let me know how much you want. No spare rear shock?!!

[gregp]

Here is an amazing list of axle sizes, fork tube diameters, etc.:
http://www.clubchopper.com/forums/me...diameters.html

[Expat]

Here is an amazing list of axle sizes, fork tube diameters, etc.:
http://www.clubchopper.com/forums/me...diameters.html

That is great information, very useful! I saved it as a word doc. Thanks!

[Expat]

I have some forks courtesy of csmutty so just looking for a rear shock now.
Thanks!

[Expat]

Bump!