Suspension and others
Verfasst: Di Sep 26, 2023 1:27 pm
Hello everyone!
I have recently acquired a Honda NX 250 (MD21) NH196, registered in 08/1992. I’m very happy with it! It’s a cool looking, light, strong and easy to ride motorcycle.
I want to keep it for a long time and maintain it properly, and I’m new in this world, so I’m here searching for advice.
I’m from Portugal, so pardon my English (or German) if I make any mistakes!
The moto needs some care so I have made a list in order of priorities of what is necessary:
1. Suspension (rear and front to soft)
2. Chain slider (needs new)
3. Bar assy side stand (loose)
4. Seat (loose)
5. Interior panels (both broke)
6. Front fender (possibility to change for a high)
So suspension. Right now it’s all original and it’s look’s very soft. I don’t know if it’s normal or if the suspension is recked. I’m thinking of improving the rear shock. I have seen other posts in this forum and YSS rear shock came up. Is it good? It’s the best? To hard? Are there more options?
On the front forks, I’m just thinking of changing the oil and o-rings and keep them original. Are there kits for this?
I want to use the moto for everything, as in city and trail (not jumps!), so I don’t want it to be a hard suspension. So should I keep everything original or it is still to soft? What do you fellas recommend?
Since I’m from Portugal, you fellas can imagine I’m no abundant in money , so if possible to give me some options, not only the best more expensive, but also cheaper options that are good enough, I appreciate.
Thank you very much!
Pinto
I have recently acquired a Honda NX 250 (MD21) NH196, registered in 08/1992. I’m very happy with it! It’s a cool looking, light, strong and easy to ride motorcycle.
I want to keep it for a long time and maintain it properly, and I’m new in this world, so I’m here searching for advice.
I’m from Portugal, so pardon my English (or German) if I make any mistakes!
The moto needs some care so I have made a list in order of priorities of what is necessary:
1. Suspension (rear and front to soft)
2. Chain slider (needs new)
3. Bar assy side stand (loose)
4. Seat (loose)
5. Interior panels (both broke)
6. Front fender (possibility to change for a high)
So suspension. Right now it’s all original and it’s look’s very soft. I don’t know if it’s normal or if the suspension is recked. I’m thinking of improving the rear shock. I have seen other posts in this forum and YSS rear shock came up. Is it good? It’s the best? To hard? Are there more options?
On the front forks, I’m just thinking of changing the oil and o-rings and keep them original. Are there kits for this?
I want to use the moto for everything, as in city and trail (not jumps!), so I don’t want it to be a hard suspension. So should I keep everything original or it is still to soft? What do you fellas recommend?
Since I’m from Portugal, you fellas can imagine I’m no abundant in money , so if possible to give me some options, not only the best more expensive, but also cheaper options that are good enough, I appreciate.
Thank you very much!
Pinto