New to me TZR250

[m in sc]

So, I finally got around to doing the R1 shock conversion on the TZR. went with an R1 shock instead of the R6, as the eye to eye was closer to stock , and the side reservoir seemed to be a better fit.  Only interference was it slightly rubbed the inside of the chain guard, and i just trimmed that.

Bought a junk 1kt shock off e-bay for the spring, so my original is still in-tact.

made 2 10mm id x 5mm long spacers for the top eye, and made a 30mm bushing for the bottom.  bottom dims are 12mm id, 17mm od, and 30mm long. I made it out of 316SS on the lathe and it fits perfect.

Pics below show the install and the adjustments accessibility w bodywork on. 

















adjusting compression and rebound





I measured my stock shock preload settings and set the r1 shock to the same amount as a start since thats really related to the spring rate. since they are the same should be very close of not spot on. measured 30mm sag with me on it


as it sits now:

[Evans Ward]

Very nice and keeping it in the Yamaha family too! 

[skyline]

Slick ride! I always wanted the Red/White Marlboro scheme.