Shock Length

[Bob Bean]

Can anyone tell me the best length shock to use
on the 74 250 hare scrambler ?

The 250 I just got has some long suckers off of a RM
on it and I want to get it back to legal travel
in correct position.
I thought 13.5 was what was on them but not sure.
13 and 5/8 ?

[rob w]

Hi Bob,
 My '74 250 still has the original Girlings, which are 12.9".
But I think 13.5 would be a better way to go.
Bob

[Dwight Rudder]

13" or 13.5"  Works Performance or Progressive.

[Kip Kern]

"One Stop Moto" (Dan) for Progressive, around $200 with springs.

[Larry Perkins]

Kip,

Is it a better deal if I talk to Dan?  On the website the shocks with springs and fitting sleeves adds up to $250.  Is that right or do I call and talk to Dan to get a deal?  Thanks!

Larry P

[Kip Kern]

Larry

Call and ask for Dan, will probably give even a better deal if buying few pairs.  Nice guy he is!

[tlanders]

I put 15" (maybe 15.5") Ohlins on mine and used the mounting hole on top of the axle, and the rear most upper mounting hole, ignoring the other 5 or 6 holes in the swing arm. This puts the force directly on the axle and eliminates the vertical bending forces on the swing arm. I then added about three little white plastic spacers on the shock shaft and it is AHRMA legal.

Teddy

[Steve Minor]

Make sure your chain doesn't drag on the swingarm....Sometimes that happens when you run a longer shock. I had to fabricate a teflon rub block for my 77 400 GS6.

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC