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These shocks were bought originally for a1979 CR125R(Red Rocket). Length = 17.5"(still need to measure) Dual rate spring system using crossover spacers & easily adjustable by removing or adding spacers of different thickness. I used them for 2 seasons motocrossing this bike. I then stopped racing motocross and put them on a 1978 XL-250S, 1st year of the 23" front wheel. Showa Twin shock technology wasn't so good, but according to Gils Vallenthorpe, Honda's rear long travel twin shock geometry was about as good as you could get for the time. These shocks actually worked well on the XL-250S, especially for woods riding. Next these shocks made it to a highly modified 75'CR250M with a Kawasaki KL-250 motor. Once again, worked very well considering, this bike was made from a bunch of left over parts. After years of nonuse, I serviced the shocks and installed them on the present bike 1979 XL125S. Use this bike as play bike & vintage play motocross. The shocks work well and have held up excellently over the many years and applications I have put them through.

Favorite trail bike so far and I've had a few.

Bought 1982ish with broken left hand side crankshaft rotor end. First installed left over 200R crankshaft complete assembly, 194cc cylinder/piston and longer 200 studs to convert engine to 200(194cc)R engine. Compared 79' XL125S cylinder head to 81-83 1st Gen. head and found porting, valve dimensions and If memory serves correct camshafts exactly the same. Used 79' XL125S bottom cases, clutch, etc. except for rotor and left side cover windings XR200R due to original windings damaged from crankshaft breakage. Engine now is the 5-speed 84' ATC-200X converted for motorcycle kicker use. Cylinder head fins are larger/longer for greater cooling. I don't remember there being any difference in porting or valve train. Cylinder fins are also larger/longer for greater cooling. Jug is the 194cc not 192cc. I rescued 3 84' ATC-200Xs from a local motorcycle scrap yard butcher, who was trying to hammer cases back together after a botched transmission repair attempt. The engine was exposed to water and the cylinder full of pits from rust. I just honed cylinder aggressively and installed whatever piston/ring assembly I had that fit. Engine of course smokes. My main goal was to convert 5-speed engine for XR200R frames. Presently trial motor is in this XL125S. Bike is a blast to ride considering being a twin shock model. Front end is the 1980 CR250R red rocket 1st Gen. 12" travel forks. If you ever ride on these you will understand why Fox Factory Forx and Simon Forks came out. I guess the thought process was 12" travel was better than 9-10" travel. Forks were not unusable, just flexy. I believe tube diameter is 38mm, will have to measure otherwise. XR200R forks may have been 37mm(?).

A-T Steelers feature adjustable spring preload, 1/2 hard-chromed steel shafts and 13/8 diameter pistons with six-stage damping Spring colors vary DRS = Dual-Rate Springs *NOTE: For Cross Country/Trail Riding