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Offline azracer19

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Suspension Upgrades
« on: August 03, 2009, 12:40:45 PM »
Suspension upgrades that work, other then the basic oil change, revalve and nitrogen charge
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Offline azracer19

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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2009, 12:44:03 PM »
I started this subject in hopes to get some suggestions on suspension up grades what we have tried what works and what dosent. I was questioning if KX 450 forks would fit on a KX 500, I know the triple clamps would need to be changed or taken to have them milled to fit larger diamater forks, has anyone done this?
« Last Edit: August 05, 2009, 04:22:13 AM by Danger4u2 »

Offline Dutch-K5 Fan

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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2009, 05:14:22 AM »
Think it would be better to use the stock kxf clamps.

On this k5 my uncle put some 48mm ?hlins forks. Works super with MX racing!!!!
Only on the beache trying to go faster than 100mph isn't funny!!!!
Think there is to much "wheel" offset with this combo over stock K5.

Dutchie
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Offline azracer19

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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2009, 04:13:40 AM »
I wasnt sure the clamps would work in the sterring head
« Last Edit: August 05, 2009, 04:23:21 AM by Danger4u2 »

Offline Hillclimb#42

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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2009, 04:17:44 AM »
Getting the right Spring Rate, for my weight, on the Shock (Static Sag/Race sag) made a huge difference for my k5's rideability. Not that technical, but its workin'.
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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2009, 06:37:29 AM »
ya thats all very important... i have done the same but with a revalve, after riding a bike with more modern suspension there is a huge difference but very good point as far as initial setup

Offline kawsf

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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2009, 07:59:32 AM »
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4930.0.html

In the post there is a picture of my kx500 with a 05 crf450 complete front end.
I used the stock crf clamps, the stem need work for the top bearing to fit. The bottom bearing is the same size as the kx.
The stearing stops are in the right place they just need to be taller.

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Re: Suspension Upgrades
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2009, 12:05:12 PM »
Did u notice a big differece with the Showas?