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Offline alexander-vmann

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kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« on: May 23, 2015, 05:26:18 AM »
where can i buy springs and parts to rebuild forks and shock on my 1993 kx500?
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2015, 06:47:36 AM »
you're outside the U.S....so it would probably cost a fortune to ship, but Race Tech are good to work with....I'm not sure if they have any branches outside the U.S.

http://racetech.com/
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2015, 06:51:43 AM »
you're outside the U.S....so it would probably cost a fortune to ship, but Race Tech are good to work with....

http://racetech.com/
does racetech match oem quality or will it go bust after a few rides? keeping in min that im quite the beefy dude who needs quite stiff springs
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2015, 06:55:44 AM »
I had Race Tech in my 500 the 1st few years from the previous owner...it was great, I didn't have any complaints....my 1st choice is Factory Connection, as I've been using them since '95.

send KXDINO a P.M....he does a lot suspension work with nothing but Race Tech.
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2015, 06:59:21 AM »
I had Race Tech in my 500 the 1st few years from the previous owner...it was great, I didn't have any complaints....my 1st choice is Factory Connection, as I've been using them since '95.

send KXDINO a P.M....he does a lot suspension work with nothing but Race Tech.
thanks, knowing that someone has some good experience with a brand always helps
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2015, 07:00:35 AM »
there's several members on here that use them, and like them.
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2015, 08:50:53 AM »
there's several members on here that use them, and like them.

I'm a Racetech dealer and run their stuff in my 01 KX500.
Their stuff isn't bargain basement but it works well and I have never had any issues with any of it..
And, they really make a starting point easy to figure out for your individual riding needs.
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2015, 09:03:13 AM »
i need parts to rebuild my front and rear suspension with new springs, anyone got a parts list so i know what to order and how many of each?
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2015, 09:31:18 AM »
i need parts to rebuild my front and rear suspension with new springs, anyone got a parts list so i know what to order and how many of each?


you need seal and bushings... 1. way is always to the kawasaki-dealer.. 2. www.cmsnl.com or look in ebay ... prox and allballs have also good aftermarket parts in the line... 
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2015, 09:39:01 AM »
i need parts to rebuild my front and rear suspension with new springs, anyone got a parts list so i know what to order and how many of each?


you need seal and bushings... 1. way is always to the kawasaki-dealer.. 2. www.cmsnl.com or look in ebay ... prox and allballs have also good aftermarket parts in the line... 
i know i need seal and bushings i just don't know how many of each,as race tech dont have a complete kit
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2015, 10:29:03 AM »
And, they really make a starting point easy to figure out for your individual riding needs.

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that was why I suggested them.
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2015, 05:15:23 AM »
Another top quality suspension shop Factory Connection uses Eibach springs pretty sure Eibach is worldwide :

http://eibach.com/america/en/powersport/products/motorcycles
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2015, 05:30:51 AM »
i need parts to rebuild my front and rear suspension with new springs, anyone got a parts list so i know what to order and how many of each?


you need seal and bushings... 1. way is always to the kawasaki-dealer.. 2. www.cmsnl.com or look in ebay ... prox and allballs have also good aftermarket parts in the line... 
i know i need seal and bushings i just don't know how many of each,as race tech dont have a complete kit


athena, prox and allballs  make good aftermarket parts for forks and shocks. but the first way is for me always to my kawasaki-dealer , before looking in the internet for parts... 
big 2 stroke bikes are weapons for real men, who don´t fear death or devil. ;O)
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2015, 01:04:59 PM »
the Prox fork seals are the same brand that OEM run, pretty safe bet them
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Re: kx 500 springs and suspension parts
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2015, 05:09:06 PM »
What about the SKF seals ? If they are available buy them, because they have a lot less friction, you could actually tell the difference when riding the bike...
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