std k5 vs sf k5

[KXDINO]

Just started rebuilt std frame k5 few more bits for it than it going up against the 250 01 k5 , should be interesting to see and feel the difference between the to different frames , engines will be set up as close as possible, than I will try a set of kxf 450 15 forks etc on std k5  , they say on mxa flick they slide straight in , so I will give that a go as well as we have a modified set on a 15 here , will let you know if it works and how the 2 k5 compare in due course , time is short as the 15 getting sold to be replaced by a 16 as soon as possible.

[Candyman]

You will need to triple clamps off the kx450F.
And you will need a custom stem such  as made by Emig Racing.
it will be cool to see how your build turns out.
post pics...

[KXDINO]

the builds are done , as for the 15 forks fitting i'm only going off what that guy was saying on mxa mag , as I have all the parts available at home , its only a matter of trying it , take one fork out and seeing if the other goes in , if it doesn't it doesn't matter.Mxa are not saying the full story. Time will tell.

[sandblaster]

Hmmm....
KX450F forks 07:  UPPER 53.8MM - LOWER 59.1MM
KX500 forks 97-04:  UPPER 53.8MM - LOWER 58.9MM
That's interesting...
Anybody have a set of KX450F forks a bit newer then 07 that the could measure the clamping diameters on?

[MRDART]

Roughly the same figures for the 08 450
I think I need a new vernier caliper

[KXDINO]

Dont bother measuring forks etc , as i said i had all the parts there , the kx450f 15 forks slide in to k5 std triple clamps , i will check axle offset later , it looks good by eye .

[KXDINO]

I will try to get time next week end and fit front forks wheel and brake complete and take it for a ride , at least the front brake will work better from the 15 model.

[KXDINO]

WELL finally rode the kx250 01 frame 500 against the k5 98 back to back the k5 98 had the kx450 15 front end on it , the 01 had the better seating position and was easier to move your body around , tight corners 01 was better , flat corners std was just as good if not better , the 15 front end held the std bike up in the stroke better but made the rear shock feel soft , so if I kept this combination I would go up one on the spring rate , which it probably needs anyway and I would fit a gold valve in it as well so I can balance the combination . So the std k5 will have to give it front end back to it 450 brother , oh well . The std k5 is still a great bike , I just wish I had more time to try some of the 450 shocks , have anyone tried it yet , for fitment etc , I am so pushed for time at this time of the year it could save me some work , I might try one after the racing season over? The 15 forks are a improvement especially with the bigger brake as well , I think the std bike turns better with these 15 forks than the std ones.