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Paul Miller usually sells them on ebay for about a hundred bucks a pair, i bought rear shocks for my T200/X5 for the same price from him, it is cheaper then restoring your old ones.

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The shocks look to be 11 3/4 inch center to center, and they also appear to be L&S shocks, or at least look just like them. - there is an identical pair of L&S shocks on ebay, except that they are 12.4 inches center to center.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-L-Rear ... dZViewItem


I haven't seen PM selling any for a while now.

Strangely, the Suzuki parts catalogue shows two seperate parts to the shock assembly. - the absorber assembly and the spring itself, part numbers 62100-11600 and 62211-11602, respectively, which makes me think that there is a way to remove the top part from the rod.

I agree that buying NOS would be better, but it may not be an option.

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I've taken them apart before. The top eyelet unscrews from the shaft. It's a pain in the butt! The K&Ls should be very similar, and a lot easier. On both my 750s, longer shocks have improved the handling.


Lane

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Lane, how did you grip the shaft that screws into the eyelet?

Did you have to compress the springs?
It looks like there is a special tool just to adjust the things.

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Thanks Jughead - good information,

I have just got some stainless screw from evilbay

Can you suggest a good 'anti-seize' or is grease a good option?

Thanks

Phil C

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Thanks Jughead - good information,

I have just got some stainless screw from evilbay

Can you suggest a good 'anti-seize' or is grease a good option?

Thanks

Phil C

Go to a good auto parts store and ask for Champion spark plug anti seize.
Steelman anti seize thread treatment is just as good as well if you can find it.

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Are there any other models that share the same pistons as the '73 TS250? I'm looking for a deal on a 1.0mm oversize piston and rings and would like to expand my search to other models if possible.

Thanks!

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Chris looks like the RL250 is the Only Other Model that Crosses over.the Part Number is 12110-30720 and fits the TS250 R-M 71-75 and the RL250 L-M 74-75.
The 1mm Rings However fit the Following
Part # = 12140-30010-100
Part Description = RING SET,PISTON (OS:1.0)
Model Count = 29
DS250T 1980 250 DS250
GT500A 1976 492 GT500
GT500B 1977 492 GT500
GT750-B 1977 738 GT750
GT750A 1976 738 GT750
GT750J 1972 738 GT750
GT750K 1973 738 GT750
GT750L 1974 738 GT750
GT750M 1975 738 GT750
RL250L 1974 246 RL250
RL250M 1975 246 RL250
TS250B 1977 246 TS250
TS250C 1978 246 TS250
TS250J 1972 246 TS250
TS250K 1973 246 TS250
TS250L 1974 246 TS250
TS250M 1975 246 TS250
TS250N 1979 246 TS250
TS250R 1971 246 TS250
TS250T 1980 246 TS250
TS250X 1981 246 TS250
T500-2 1969 492 T500
T500-3 1970 492 T500
T500 1968 492 T500
T500J 1972 492 T500
T500K 1973 492 T500
T500L 1974 492 T500
T500M 1975 492 T500
T500R 1971 492 T500

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WOW!

Thanks Jughead!

Any idea what the difference is between the earlier and later ('76+) TS250 pistons? I think the bore and stroke is the same but the piston part number changed...not sure if they'd be backwards compatible or not???

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Chris I put in the Number for the Later 76 Model which is 12110-30001-100 and it came back as the Same as the Earlier Pistons and Didn't Include the "A" Model Although the Standard Size 12110-30001 Does include them All.
The Later 77-on Number is 12103-30820-100 and Includes the DS250 T 1980 and Covers the TS250 B,C,N,T,X butnot the Earlier ones.I think the later Models moved to reed Induction into the Crankcase.So the Later Pistons may Have Boost Windows in the Piston.If you can send me a Picture of your old Piston I may have one that doesn't have a Part number.I have a Pretty good size box full that I can't Identify.

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WOW!

Thanks Jughead!

Any idea what the difference is between the earlier and later ('76+) TS250 pistons? I think the bore and stroke is the same but the piston part number changed...not sure if they'd be backwards compatible or not???

I imagine it's the same thing as my TS400 and even the GT750s. On the later models they added thrust washers to the wristpins, and the pistons have to be machined for the spacing to be correct. Late model pistons will work fine on the early model bikes, but you may have to widen the gap between the wristpin bosses of the piston to use an early piston on a 76.

I've had to do this mod to a couple of my TS400 pistons because the early ones are easier to get. In fact, I have one to do right now.....


Lane

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Jug...here's pictures of my '73 TS250 0.5mm oversize piston. I'm looking for a 1.00mm oversize for a rebore...

The top of the dome is ~1.5" above the centerline of the pin and ~3.25" above the bottom of the skirt.

Let me know if you have anything in your stash...












Thanks!

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Well Chris it doesn't look Like I'll be able to Help.The one Pictured is Only 63mm.I figured I would Copy cat you though.

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D'oh!!!

Well, thanks for looking. I'll keep my eyes on eBay. If all else fails, I can pony up the dough and go to the dealer. Maybe Lane is right and the later years (which seem to be more plentiful and cheaper) will work out.

Thanks,

Chris

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They went to a reed valve engine in the later years and they probably do have boost ports in those. I see pistons on ebay all the time for a TS250.