AHRMA MX Tech Inspection

Vintage-class shock travel guide

The following chart is used by AHRMA motocross tech inspectors as a quick method of determining maximum rear suspension travel. Inspectors may also choose to follow the procedures listed in rule 11.2(a) of the AHRMA Handbook. The chart will be updated from time to time as more information is gathered. For questions or suggestions about additions to the chart, contact one of the national motocross tech chiefs or Motocross Rules & Eligibility Committee members listed in the handbook.


Brand & Year

Model

Maximum visible
shaft length*

Comments

AJS

1969-74

250/370/410

3½ inches

Standard swingarm (over axle)

Moved up swingarm

American Eagle

125/250/360/405

Stock swingarm

Bultaco

1967-73

Stock swingarm

Metisse

Model 11

Stock swingarm

1975

250 only

Straight up and down

Can-Am

MX-1

3

Standard swingarm

Cheney

Early

Nickle plated (over axle)

Late

?

Moved forward (check)

CZ

1968-73

125/250/360/400

Stock frame & swingarm

1974

Red frame

Stock frame & swingarm

1975

Falta

Stock frame & swingarm

Greeves

All

Stock frame & swingarm

Hodaka

125

Honda

1973-74

CR250

Stock setup

1974-75

CR125

Stock setup

125

With Redline swingarm (always check)

Husqvarna

1968-74

Without Mag swingarm (pre-'74)

1968-74

3

With Mag swingarm

1968-74

With Profab swingarm (straight up & down; always check)

Kawasaki

1973

F11M & F12M

All stock frame & swingarm

1974

KR250 & KX450

All stock frame & swingarm

1974-76

KX125

1975-76

KX250 & KX450

"Forward mounted" (always check)

Maico

Pre-1974½

Stock frame

1974½

No holes in frame mount; 1 mount on swingarm (rare)

1975

Holes in frame/middle lower mount (always check)

Ossa

1967-72

Stiletto

Over axle

1974

Phantom 125/250

Allow swingarm stock part

Penton/KTM

1973-74½

Check

Middle lower mount (always check)

Rickman

All

Over axle

Sprite

All

Over axle

Suzuki

1971-74

TM 125/250/400

Stock setup

1975

TM 125/250/400

Straight up & down shocks

Trackmaster

All

3-5/8

Nickle plated

Yamaha

1972-74

MX250/360 & SC500

Stock setup

DT/RT2 MXes

Stock setup

YZ250/360

Stock setup

*Note: All measurements include one-third the thickness of the rubber bumper.

·         All motorcycles must clear/pass tech inspection. Those with forward-mounted rear shocks will/should be check even closer each time.

·         All motorcycles will have no more than 7 inches of front wheel movement and no more than 4 inches rear wheel travel. This is not shaft travel.

·         "Travel limiters" are available for $2.00 each at every AHRMA MX event.

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