Fatsam Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi folks, we have a ninja 250r 2008, we need a new rear shock, is there a shorter one that would fit? The one I took off is 12.5" but want one about 11". Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhatomfart Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi, is it a matter of raising or lowering your suspension that your after, dog bones are a cheaper option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Didn't shock me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatsam Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi, is it a matter of raising or lowering your suspension that your after, dog bones are a cheaper option Yes we need to lower, but the shock has had it, so I thought rather than buying dog bones and a shock, just buy a shorter shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 It's not that simple. A shorter shock would also require a stiffer spring and would change the characteristics of the bike. New Dog bones are the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhatomfart Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi , not a good idea putting in a shorter shock , the dynamics of the bike change, the front forks would have to be dropped (they would anyway if you put in dogbones) the chain would have to be altered, the better option is to have the same shock , but shave off the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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