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Rear shock for 1985 kx500

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Zack:
Thanks for the extra info kxdino!

The shock diameter difference I am sure is true. My ‘85 shock is bent and came out of the frame quite easily- I thought it came out so easily because of it being bent actually. I had a little trouble to get the ‘86 shock back in through the frame actually. I originally thought it was because the replacement shock wasn’t bent and so was hitting frame when installing. Now I’m sure it was because of the extra 6mm body/spring diameter. To be clear, the ‘86 kx250 shock fits nicely in the ‘85 kx500 frame.
My original shock was so poor that anything would have been an upgrade. But truly the ‘86 kx250 is proving to be just fine for me.
I have tried to upload a couple photos of my kx500 build-up but I can’t ever seem to get it right. Maybe I cant get the photos to a small enough size? The page says “the upload folder is full”.

*Reminder* I am but a recreational rider and likely couldn’t tell the difference between a great shock and a ‘just ok’ shock.

KXDINO:
Glad to try to help , if you can Zack try to service the shock if you havent allready done so , keep the damping working as it should and reduces wear ,

Steelio:
The french hillclimbers use ohlins, far as i know their the only aftermarket that will fit the old kx, clevis swaps right over.

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