Fix for rusty shock shaft?

[WWR]

OK, heres the story. I have a 1991 XR250R that I acquired in several boxes of parts for free. I am putting the bike together, fixing it all up, and donating it to some missionaries that my church supports in Africa. I have just about everything rebuilt on it, but the rear shock shaft is rusty. I have been scouring flea bay for parts, but these shocks dont come up often. Is there any other economical way to fix the shock? What other shocks are interchangeable that I can swap in there? Is there anyone here willing to donate parts to help me fix it up? Is there anyone here with an XR250 parts bike that I can get a few parts from?

Thanks!

 

[marcusgunby]

you can get it rebuilt and rechromed.

 

[WWR]

Who does rechroming?

I can rebuild it myself, I just need a good shaft.

 

[russ17]

You might try a bike salvage yard if you have one in your area.

Russ

 

[Pete Payne]

Any good suspension shop should be able to handle it . I have had new shafts made before also .

 

[Jeremy Wilkey]

Paul,
I may have a whole shock.. Can you e-mail me a picture with overall length specs.. I have a shock from that vintage that I aquired some time ago, and I don't remember what it is, but I think XR250 sounds about right.

I'd donate it to your cause.

BR,
Jer

 

[WWR]

Thanks Jer!
I'll have to pull it back out of the bike, but I'll get the pics and specs to you as soon as I can.