The cure for the 230's sucky ace front suspension?
 

So, i was bored today and decided to see what my 250r (86) shocks would look like on the 230.

well well well, bingo!

theyre only a half inch longer, and have fancy progressive rate springs!

http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/v...u/P4260003.jpg

the front end sits only 1.5 inches higher, and im gonna modify the upper mount to drop it back down to around the original height if the first test ride goes good.

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plenty of room to re-drill

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looks like they belong there

sadly, i had to rob them off of my r, but its only temporary. im gonna go order a used set of r shocks tonight.

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im sorry twofiddy, but you'll have elkas soon enough, and besides, it looks like u mean some serious business for flat track hahaha!

ill give and update after the first ride.

wow no comments, questions, or input at all?

saw a set of works shocks for a 250r 12 3/8 length go for 168.00 on ebay about a week ago its a shame cuase i was wondering if they would fit. let me know how yours rides and if travel is increased.

man i wish i saw those works shocks on ebay! i would have gotten them for my 250r and could use the old 250r ones on the 230.

ill keep ya updated.

Looks good man. Although my camber was a little disappointing, I couldn't be happier with the 250S shocks, the difference in the ride is amazing!

Dang $180 for Works shocks?? That's a crazy good deal!

Would look better with longer arms. How's that project coming?

yeah youre not kidding!!!

its kind of at a stand still now since im using more oil than gas, and racing starts soon. but after that, ill get back to work on them. i still gotta buy a spare set of upper arms and my heims as of now.

I'd wait to modify you're upper shock mounts and try to use those shocks with the extended a-arms when they're done. That might take care of that extra length just about perfectly.

Oh lord.... One of those "on the back-burner" projects, lol.

So, you racing the R or the S? Somehow I had it in mind you were racing the S.

atvman - hey, thats not a bad idea!!!

i think im gonna go for it, and i can just deal with the camber for now...

besides, it looks cooler from the side now with the front end sitting a little higher...

justrandy- BOTH hahaha! but for xc primarily the s and for mx mostly the r...