Xr/crf50 parts needed - BARF

augustiron · 01-11-2021, 12:18 AM

Hi mini folks

I picked up an xr50 for my kids a month ago sight unseen.
Turns out it was a pos but i am going to try and get it rideable for the kids.
I know lots about bikes, but not minis, figured I'd try a hail Mary here

It has a stiff long adult style shock on it, 11.25",
need a stock soft shock for kids for cheap 9.5" or so

All I'm seeing is stiff 1200# spings on shorter cheap shocks on ebay and amazon.

Any leads?
Thanks

LX8 · 01-16-2021, 07:55 AM

I don't have a shock, but I have a set of training wheels if you need them. I might be willing to trade for the shock. I PM'd you my number.

Joe

augustiron · 01-16-2021, 10:33 AM

I'll pm back, but no training wheels needed, my guys can ride already. Thanks.

**auntiebling** · 01-20-2021, 08:08 AM

i bet you can find a mountain bike shock that'll work way better than anything designed for the mini bike. of course you'll then need to put better forks on the front and go down that rabbit hole

Lucytriple · 01-31-2021, 08:57 AM

Did you find anything? I have a stock shock from a CRF250. Ive heard them described as ink pen springs. I'll get some measurements later.

augustiron · 01-31-2021, 09:46 AM

Hi Lucy,
Thanks, i was able to cut down the shock itself about an inch as there was an internally threaded boss extension with an eyelet screwed into it.
I removed the eyelet, cut the female threaded boss down and the threaded part of the eyelet to match, reassembled and shock was .8" shorter, much better. And the spring rate is ok for the kids.

Now to figure out the carb/jetting for the lifan 125.
But that may have to wait till springtime.

01-11-2021, 12:18 AM	#1
augustiron 2fast 2live 2young 2die Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Truckee SF Reno Motorcycles: All of them eventually. Name: nope	Xr/crf50 parts needed Hi mini folks I picked up an xr50 for my kids a month ago sight unseen. Turns out it was a pos but i am going to try and get it rideable for the kids. I know lots about bikes, but not minis, figured I'd try a hail Mary here It has a stiff long adult style shock on it, 11.25", need a stock soft shock for kids for cheap 9.5" or so All I'm seeing is stiff 1200# spings on shorter cheap shocks on ebay and amazon. Any leads? Thanks __________________ "If you think you can overcome a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there is no limit to what you cannot accomplish"

01-16-2021, 10:33 AM	#3
augustiron 2fast 2live 2young 2die Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Truckee SF Reno Motorcycles: All of them eventually. Name: nope	I'll pm back, but no training wheels needed, my guys can ride already. Thanks. __________________ "If you think you can overcome a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there is no limit to what you cannot accomplish"

01-31-2021, 08:57 AM	#5
Lucytriple Wrrrench Contributor + + Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SF Motorcycles: SV1000, Braap Name: Lucy	Did you find anything? I have a stock shock from a CRF250. Ive heard them described as ink pen springs. I'll get some measurements later. __________________ Chronic fixer. Message me if you'd like me to fix something of yours

01-31-2021, 09:46 AM	#6
augustiron 2fast 2live 2young 2die Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Truckee SF Reno Motorcycles: All of them eventually. Name: nope	Hi Lucy, Thanks, i was able to cut down the shock itself about an inch as there was an internally threaded boss extension with an eyelet screwed into it. I removed the eyelet, cut the female threaded boss down and the threaded part of the eyelet to match, reassembled and shock was .8" shorter, much better. And the spring rate is ok for the kids. Now to figure out the carb/jetting for the lifan 125. But that may have to wait till springtime. __________________ "If you think you can overcome a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there is no limit to what you cannot accomplish"

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01-16-2021, 07:55 AM	#2
LX8 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Bay Motorcycles: 2008 Buell 1125R, 2009 Buell 1125R, 2014 Honda CBR500R Name: Joe	I don't have a shock, but I have a set of training wheels if you need them. I might be willing to trade for the shock. I PM'd you my number. Joe