Shock Spring on 2001 CR250

[nfisher87]

I just got a 2001 cr250 that was set-up for motocross. The guy I bought it off of had springs installed for a 220lb man... I'm 160. So you can see the problem already when I ride woods. My question is how do you change the spring on the shock. Forks I did no problem, but I have the shock offf the bike, loosened the preload all the way but can't seem to find out how to take the bottom part off the shaft, where you adjust rebound. I didn't really fiddle with anything too much as I didnt want to ruin the shock. Thanks for any help and any settings suggestions for me would be appreciated...I ride mostly eastern style woods with rocks and roots galore but occasionally hit the track when my wallet is up to it. Thanks again.

 

[motobarr]

You might want to order Eric Gorrs Motocross & Off Road Performance Handbook. It has very good info for suspension(J. Wilkeys' Chapter). Try to find a clymer manual for your make, year, and model at your nearest dealer. Unless you know for sure the bike's suspension was well taken care of, you might want to send your forks and shock to a suspension specialist for an internal check up. You can always order from American Honda a owners manuel from your nearest dealer. I know you were looking for someone to instruct you(sorry), but these manuels or books are for better instruction.

 

[DH41]

loosen the lock collars all the way to the top of the shock body, the spring should sit loosley at this point. Now take a soft rubber mallet and tap the locking ring loose from the cup. There will be a cir-clip underneath, once loose, remove the circlip, then the lcoking ring, and remove the spring. Make sure to set your sag when you put the new one on. You can find all kinds of info on how to set your sag. If you have any questions let me know.
ttyl
Dan