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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!

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

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

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/

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

Looks nice, clean & original. Not mine, but I did own one back in the early 70's in Dublin so I have a nostalgic soft spot for them.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/simpsonville-1971-yamaha-cs3-200-twin/7686956560.html

Not mine, but looks in great shape. Is that front brake correct for this year/model? I thought the 1974 RD250 had a disc.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/d/matthews-1974-yamaha-rd250/7686101916.html

Not mine but I wish it was! I just left CO this week to return to NC.
https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/d/denver-1966-yamaha-twin-jet-100/7668133751.html

This is mine. Happy to deal on the price with Forum Members:
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mpo/d/cary-2012-stinger-single-motorcycle/7601213645.html

Not mine:
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/apex-1972-suzuki-gt380-gt250-gt550/7585982379.html

This IS mine:
https://forums.13x.com/index.php?threads/1988-yamaha-fzr400-3en1-jdm-import.381297/

Not mine:
https://forums.13x.com/index.php?threads/1969-yamaha-ds6-250.379391/

Beautiful day here in NC today and what better way to celebrate 1/1/2023 than a ride on a VJ23!
Happy New Year to one & all

Hi Team. Not related to 2-strokes but I really respect the general input from this Forum's members so I feel I would get some good feedback on my dilemma. First up I am 66.5 years old but in good physical shape & health. I've been a street rider since I started riding at age 16 (many 2-strokes BTW). I live in NC USA but in the last couple of years I have been spending extended periods in Colorado to escape the mid-summer humidity of NC. I will retire in July 2023 and our plan is to spend the summers in CO (particularly Salida/BV area). I have discovered there's a big offroad community out there. I am strangely drawn to the offroad riding scene having binge-watched Itchy Boots on Youtube but I have not ventured beyond some well maintained gravel roads. I wouldn't see myself going too extreme but I think I would enjoy exploring more of the unpaved roads and the scenery that comes with it. Of course I know I will want to do more if I get into it. I bought a 2014 Honda CB500X from a friend in NC and it is now housed at our second home in Salida CO. However it is not the ideal steed for anything more than smooth unpaved surfaces. Considering my complete lack of off-road riding ability am I mad to consider getting into this at my age? 

With current market kinda surprised this didn't go higher:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204160591451

Not mine
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/littleton-two-1978-hd-ss250-bikes-250cc/7560612098.html

Looks like a nice build at a sane price! (Not mine)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/812072086607367/

Not mine. A somewhat realistic BIN price for a change!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255598789836

Not mine. Looks to be in good shape
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/raleigh-1978-puch-maxi/7496364900.html

This looks like a smokin' deal (not mine)
http://forums.13x.com/index.php?threads/2001-aprilia-rs250.378346/