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Any ideas for an alternative shock?

Looking for some help with rear shock for my RD/SRX project here:
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=3909.msg52621#msg52621

I want to get the spring off this shock to re-paint it but I have no idea how it comes off. I was able to remove the collar to take the tension off the spring, but the spring is too narrow to fit over the fork end. I tried unscrewing the fork end but it is super tight and won't budge.

If this is a lost cause I'd be interested in alternative shock options. Eye to eye is 290mm and spring Outer Diameter is about 64mm.

Any/all help appreciated!

Congrats to Joe Roberts for 2nd place in the Moto2!

@busa1300 you'll have no shortage of interest if you decide to thin the herd to get one of these!

Surprised this didn't go for more. Buyer got a sweet deal
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-yamaha-rz350-16/

@yamanatic I saw your post over on WERA forum. That's a smokin' (pun intended) deal for someone. If you don't get any decent bites I would recommend BaT. I sold my 1996 RGV250SP on BaT a couple of months back. A much more informed audience than the time-wasters/tire-kickers you can come across on eBay/CL. GLWS 

Perfect frame painting day yesterday here in NC! Nice & warm, low humidity and no pollen.

Not mine, but I have spoken to the seller about it. I was somewhat interested but it's just too far away from me. Told him I would spread the word.
https://forums.13x.com/index.php?threads/super-fast-ultimate-pit-bike-4-sale.384424/#post-6158581

I had my RD250 crankcase, covers, cylinders & heads vapor blasted and I was very happy with the way they turned out. See post #13 in this thread for some before/after pictures:
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=3909.0

Imagine doing a carb sync on this beast:
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29273/preview-lot/5814882/2003-whitelock-42l-48-cylinder-tinker-toy-frame-no-sw000048/

Inspirational!  
I recently picked up this sleeping beauty (1979 KZ650B) and now trying to decide what to do with it. It had been sitting outside for a few years but I got it running again. Motor sounds sweet and good consistent compression on all 4. Frame has been de-tabbed and modified for the (terrible) cafe racer it was turned into. Wiring looks like a complete (and very rudimentary) re-do. Would be a stretch (financially) to get it back to anywhere near stock so trying to decide what to do with it. This is one of three projects I have on the go so I would let it go as-is to a new home if anyone interested (MinSC: fancy doing another one?). All ideas/suggestions welcome!

Looks very nicely done. One of these was sold on BaT last month for $12,250:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-suzuki-t20-x6-hustler/

SOLD today for $10K! Thanks to @busa1300 and any others who chimed in to the BaT auction with supportive comments.

I wish mine was the blue version instead of the pink/purple.

What's the reason for letting it go?
Unavailability of parts, no time to ride...?

She's probably the most fun bike I've ever ridden but I'm a bit constrained for space and I like to change things up every few years. Was a tough decision but the herd needs thinning and I'm also ageing out of sport bike mode!

This is mine. Please help spread the word! Also happy to answer any questions you may have.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-suzuki-rgv250sp/