i wold like to know if you can put stock 400ex shocks on a 250r because i need new front shocks for my r but don't whant to spend alot of money for aftermarket
do you think it will bend the spindals because the 400's shocks are longer
86 250r fmf pipe and sliencer

 

The only other thing you can do is go to Ebay and bid on a pair of stock shocks. They go pretty cheap.

'86 250R Porting, CR head gastket, CT pipe, 2w and 1f Leager Arms, X33 Dura Blue axle, Graydon Nerfs, Fast Trekkers all around on Douglas Beads, Boyseen Rad Valve, Hinson Basket, Uni filter, IMS Pro Rod, Wisceo Pro Lite, Renthal Chain and Sprockets, Leager SwingArm '89 length, Leager Stem, ONE seat cover and graphics, Pro Design Tether, PEP 0 Load Shocks..NUFF SAID!!!

 

there are tons of people that use 400ex shocks on 250rs.the 400ex shocks are supposed to alot better than the 250r stock shocks. later

 

A friend of mine bolted on a front set of Works on his 400EX, which were from a 250R. They bolted up with no problems, and he hasn't had any so far. I am about to do the same as he did, only with different shocks.

The 250R and 400EX geometry are very close. There should be no problems with this swap. At least none that I can think of.