Crf 50 aftermarket shock rubbing

what’s the trick? Add a block on swing arm to get it higher? Bust frame out with hammer?

Bought from fasterminis so was assuming it’d fit right out the box

Essentially spring OD too big or frame too narrow

 

Was the shock advertised for Honda CRF50s or generic pitbikes? If for CRF50s specifically I'd be phoning them up and saying no bueno.

 

Yeah I will do that.. only problem is I HAD to ride it and now the spring has scratches

 

a BFH.

 

#2 i assume... LOL

 

https://www.faster-minis.com/collec...-suspension-fast-ace-crf-50-70-honda-pit-bike


plus now i learned that i got effed overr on the price, but apparently this site also has a disclaimer:
https://tboltusa.com/store/tb-parts...MIyuXLu8z14QIVD1cMCh1tzgZwEAYYBCABEgJndPD_BwE

Specifications:

• Eye to eye length is 260mm (approximately 10.5")
• Spring rate: 250LB
• Stiffer than stock , for full size adults

Note: Will NOT fit 2017+ CRF50 models made in China

 

Hold up - Honda is manufacturing some bikes in China? Is this a new thing?

 

Earth to McFly … where have you been lately? Japanese labor is too expensive.

I toured the Yamaha manufacturing facility in Hamamatsu back in 1998. FYI, that was 21 years ago. The majority of workers were imported labor from Brazil. No, I'm not kidding.

 

Brazil is the Mexico of Japan. Surprised me to see back in Tokyo. But there’s also Brazilian Steakhouses because of that !

 

Got a stripped RT-180 Yamaha made in Brazil in'98.

 

Well dang. I just assumed. I was under the impression that Japanese manufacturing is very nationalistic and that wouldn’t be an option for them. Combined with Honda’s reputation for valuing their engineering prowess above all else (including their GP riders, as all of us here know) I just didn’t think they would do that.

 

My 2016 was made in Ginaaaa

 

Lose weight

 

To weigh as much as a kid it’s originally sprung for?

Nah I’ll skip that

 

I bet nothing under 600cc is made there any more. Mostly Thailand.

 

Smaller OD spring.

 

Have to start somewhere . I have this fz at home sprung for Joe, when I take it for Quick rides (technically even with race bodywork it street “legal” ) I wonder to myself if they make 2.0 front springs or if I can just jam two in each fork leg

 

You'll need a smaller OD spring.

Or to fit an Ohlins shock with that size spring - cut the sub-frame out, and weld/reinforce it back. Don't ask how I know.

 

I am contemplating milling a block to capture the lower shock end higher up on the swingarm.

Just until clearance is achieved

I ain’t buying no damn new spring

 

My Ninja 650s were made in Thailand, Japan doesn't care.