2001 CR250 Ohlins rear shock?

[QuentinCR250]

Hi,
I am thinking of treating my CR to a new Ohlins rear shock, what do others think of this? is it a waste of money or money well spent? My current shock is pretty had it and rather than rebuild I thought I'd try an Ohlins, I have always heard good things of Ohlins gear with big improvements on other models, would the CR benefit as well? Thanks in advance.

 

[bclapham]

the showa units on the hondas are pretty good, and i bet you could rebuild it much, much cheaper than the price of a new ohlins.

remember, a shock is only as good as it valving, so if both are well dialled, there would be little in it.

 

[JTT]

Like bclapham said, unless your Showa was backed over by a truck, it would undoubtedly be cheaper to rebuild. Spend extra on a custom revalve and you'll still be ahead finacially and have a better ride to boot.

oh, by the way I run an Ohlins shock and fork ;)