June 28th, 2012, 07:20 PM
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CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009
Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F
Posts: A lot.
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Originally Posted by fjyang
Yup, that me the sprocket cover does have the same bolt location so I swap the 08+ onto my 86-87. I suspect the clutch and other engine cover can swap over also but have not try it yet. However, I do know the cylinder head casting where the front engine mount is located are different layout on the 08+ so you can't swap engines with 08+ model. If it was the same, one could graft the frame slider for 08+ on to older models.
On rear shock the 86-87 does have preload adjustment, on 88-07 models they remove that feature and bring it back on 08+ models. The original shock is pretty useless when new and utter crap by now as you can't rebuild them. Swap on a 08+ shock is good idea but if you like to keep your bike for the long term, investing in a good aftermarket rebuildable shock is a good idea. I got a Fox twin clicker shock and its day and night difference compared to stock.
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Hmm. Might explain why the cheapest BIN result for "EX250 shock" on eBay is an '86 shock.
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