Installing an 08 shock on a Classic: Difference between revisions

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[[Category: Suspension]]

The 2008-12 shock is a direct swap onto the older EX250F. This has become the first choice for riders who want a firmer shock but don't ~~what~~ to pay the price for an aftermarket one. The J model shock is stiffer. Sag is much less than with an OEM F shock. It's much better when riding 2-up, and the bike will squat less at the rear when accelerating. It should make the handling better (YMMV). Since it's designed for basically the same bike, there's not much chance it will be too stiff for most people. It will only cost you about 20 minutes of your time and the price of a used shock to find out.

The 2008-12 shock is a direct swap onto the older EX250F. This has become the first choice for riders who want a firmer shock but don't want to pay the price for an aftermarket one. The J model shock is stiffer. Sag is much less than with an OEM F shock. It's much better when riding 2-up, and the bike will squat less at the rear when accelerating. It should make the handling better (YMMV). Since it's designed for basically the same bike, there's not much chance it will be too stiff for most people. It will only cost you about 20 minutes of your time and the price of a used shock to find out.

The 08-12 shocks are all the same, part number 45014-0234-23J. Here they are, an '08 EX250J shock on top and an '06 EX250F shock on bottom:

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-The 2008-12 shock is a direct swap onto the older EX250F. This has become the first choice for riders who want a firmer shock but don't what to pay the price for an aftermarket one. The J model shock is stiffer. Sag is much less than with an OEM F shock. It's much better when riding 2-up, and the bike will squat less at the rear when accelerating. It should make the handling better (YMMV). Since it's designed for basically the same bike, there's not much chance it will be too stiff for most people. It will only cost you about 20 minutes of your time and the price of a used shock to find out.
+The 2008-12 shock is a direct swap onto the older EX250F. This has become the first choice for riders who want a firmer shock but don't want to pay the price for an aftermarket one. The J model shock is stiffer. Sag is much less than with an OEM F shock. It's much better when riding 2-up, and the bike will squat less at the rear when accelerating. It should make the handling better (YMMV). Since it's designed for basically the same bike, there's not much chance it will be too stiff for most people. It will only cost you about 20 minutes of your time and the price of a used shock to find out.
 The 08-12 shocks are all the same, part number 45014-0234-23J. Here they are, an '08 EX250J shock on top and an '06 EX250F shock on bottom: