I always heard there was a difference between the old Racer frames and the later models. Besides the swingarm/rear shock assembly, what's the difference in the frames? What years did they change?

 

Early 250`s cracked by the front shock bad. I`ve heard they had most of the frame problems fixed by 91-2? My freind had a new 86 back in 86. He rode it hard no doubt, but his frame started cracking when it was a little over a year old. I have a 92 now and there are no signs of cracks and its over 10 years old. They must have done something. I dont know what exactly.

 

They changed the front shocks. After 87 or 88 They were adjustable 5-way preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment??? I'm not sure...

 

Yes under the rubber boot at the top there is an adjustment.

 

they also added some more gussets to the front suspension 'box' in '91-92