Planet Minis

Luckystar64 · 10-11-2009, 04:11 PM

Anyone ever tried this? The length is right-- 15 inches eye to eye, and the big thing is that the res isn't as far forward on this shock as it is the 85/150R shock that guys have been using. This would give it a little more clearance between the frame rail and the res. --L*64

mx499 · 10-12-2009, 07:36 AM

I need to make a conversion like this as well. My bike is a 2003, so the resivoir issues I read out with the electric start bikes will not be an issue. I was told there needs to be some grinding or maching to make the shock fit in the linkage, so I need to investigate further on that as well. I have the BBR spring but still have problems with the back end swapping all around. The CR85 conversion is supposed to resolve this from what I here.

mx499 · 10-12-2009, 07:38 AM

I need to make a conversion like this as well. My bike is a 2003, so the resivoir issues I read out with the electric start bikes will not be an issue. I was told there needs to be some grinding or maching to make the shock fit in the linkage, so I need to investigate further on that as well. I have the BBR spring but still have problems with the back end swapping all around. The CR85 conversion is supposed to resolve this from what I here.

UMan · 10-12-2009, 10:29 AM

I found this picture of the mod done to the CR85 shock clevis.

I finally got the CR85 shock installed on my son's bike and just need him to test ride it. We went with a 6.2 kg/mm spring rate which looks to give him (125 lb rider) the right statis and ride sag.

UMan

mx499 · 10-12-2009, 12:54 PM

Sweet, thanks.

Luckystar64 · 10-12-2009, 10:29 PM

^^^^ What's up 499! I'm making a deal on a 150F this week I believe. I decided to work with a 150f because it won't really need any engine work, or a frame cradle. The DRZ125 is a really cool bike, but quite slow, and that linkage shifter annoys me.

I bet I could have PR2 build me a Fox shock for this bike. --T

10-11-2009, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	KX100 shock on CRF150F? Anyone ever tried this? The length is right-- 15 inches eye to eye, and the big thing is that the res isn't as far forward on this shock as it is the 85/150R shock that guys have been using. This would give it a little more clearance between the frame rail and the res. --L*64

10-12-2009, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
mx499 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	Re: KX100 shock on CRF150F? I need to make a conversion like this as well. My bike is a 2003, so the resivoir issues I read out with the electric start bikes will not be an issue. I was told there needs to be some grinding or maching to make the shock fit in the linkage, so I need to investigate further on that as well. I have the BBR spring but still have problems with the back end swapping all around. The CR85 conversion is supposed to resolve this from what I here.

10-12-2009, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
mx499 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	Re: KX100 shock on CRF150F? I need to make a conversion like this as well. My bike is a 2003, so the resivoir issues I read out with the electric start bikes will not be an issue. I was told there needs to be some grinding or maching to make the shock fit in the linkage, so I need to investigate further on that as well. I have the BBR spring but still have problems with the back end swapping all around. The CR85 conversion is supposed to resolve this from what I here.

10-12-2009, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
UMan PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 24	Re: KX100 shock on CRF150F? I found this picture of the mod done to the CR85 shock clevis. I finally got the CR85 shock installed on my son's bike and just need him to test ride it. We went with a 6.2 kg/mm spring rate which looks to give him (125 lb rider) the right statis and ride sag. UMan

10-12-2009, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
mx499 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	Re: KX100 shock on CRF150F? Sweet, thanks.

10-12-2009, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	Re: KX100 shock on CRF150F? ^^^^ What's up 499! I'm making a deal on a 150F this week I believe. I decided to work with a 150f because it won't really need any engine work, or a frame cradle. The DRZ125 is a really cool bike, but quite slow, and that linkage shifter annoys me. I bet I could have PR2 build me a Fox shock for this bike. --T

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