1981 SRX Shock(s)?

[xxxbuck19xxx]

Should there be 2 shocks in the rear skid?

I bought a used one that seems fine except one missing bogey wheel but I see attachments for a shock but have no clue as to what the eye to eye length is. There is a skid for sale on EBAY and I noticed it has no shock either. And OF COURSE you can't get these anymore other than used so I"m just wondering what is the standard.

[Vmax540]

Is this this original 81 suspension or the Pro-Action ? Very few I see have the original suspension and if it does then you'll have to talk with someone like Jon B. for measurements.

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- Rear Suspension Shocks
Search all the following sleds had the original Pro-Action Rear Suspension.
1983 to 1991 SRV 540
1983 to 1991 Vmax 540
1991 to 1993 Exciter
1992 to 1997 Vmax 750/800 with the exception of the 97 XT models
1994-1996 Vmax 5/600 with the exception of the 96 XT models
KAYABA INDUSTRY CO. LTD
Front of Rear suspension middle shock ~ 119/16" or 295m.m. C.C.
Rear ~ 14.5" or 366m.m. C.C.
1992Vmax4 Rear KYB 13D P# 8AX-47480-00 Infinate Preload
?Year Vmax540 Front/Middle KYB H22 P# 8V9-47481-00 Infinate Preload
?Year Vmax540 Rear KYB 2610 P# 8U7-47480-00 5 Position Preload
1985 Vmax540 Front/Middle KYB WF8 P# 8V9-47481-00 Infinate Preload
Kimpex Pro Gold Rear P# 04-284 Infinate Preload

-F.Y.I. The elusive front shock in the rear suspension just, search for a 1994 Yamaha.
-Center 8203
-Rear 8204
http://rydefx2.com/e-catalog.aspx
https://www.denniskirk.com/kimpex/track ... /10287.sku

[xxxbuck19xxx]

TY for the useful links. The conclusion I am drawing is: All sleds of the years you mention with vmax and exciter in the years you provided all have a rear shock and no center shock. I believe this is original Yamaha suspension I have.
Will that 8203 fit in the centre position that looks like it needs a shock on my 81 suspension? Or would it be better to put some other kind in that fits? Which kind fits that isn't the original. The original one looks like it sucks anyhow

[Vmax540]

Are you looking to ride or just show the sled ? If you thinking of putting in a Pro-Action I would go with a good set of aftermarket shocks !