Hi guys
Can anyone tell me if its the earlier or later aprilia RS 250 shock that makes a good mod once modified?
Is the mod just a spring uprate?
Is the shock already 10mm longer than a standard VFR shock?
Is there any other mod recommendation for this RS shock?
And lastly can anyone recommend someone who has done this mod.
Thanks

rs2fifty wrote:Hi guys
Can anyone tell me if its the earlier or later aprilia RS 250 shock that makes a good mod once modified? - Either
Is the mod just a spring uprate? - No - you need the right spring for your weight. The aprilia shock is too lightly sprung so buy a new spring or use your NC one
Is the shock already 10mm longer than a standard VFR shock? - Yes - thereabouts
Is there any other mod recommendation for this RS shock? - Yes - get it rebuilt with fresh oil and seals and 1 more shim on the rebound stack.
And lastly can anyone recommend someone who has done this mod. - As in someone to do the rebuild? Or someone who has doe it and fitted it? Mick Gardener Racing in Barnsley did my rebuild and I fitted it...
Thanks

Welcome!The mod is not a straight bolt on..it takes some effort and money as you should really get it rebuilt and revalved to suit the heavier bike and linkage setup.

It is a great mod though if you get the shock cheap enough. Needs 1.5mm off the lower fork (or the triangle linkage) and also a s=touch shaving off thetop of the shock head.

best thing I fitted to my bike..and I have done a lot!

Thanks, thats a big help.
Does Mick Gardener know what slight mods to do to top and bottom of shock to make fit?

would get a slightly longer hose from the shock to the res fitted or get the existing hose turned 360 so you can mount res in the orignal position behind pillion peg

Thanks again, i will keep that in mind

Take a look at this.

http://hondarvf.com/workshop/modificati ... dification" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

great stuff, thanks Hunter