Author Topic: Pro Circuit Dogbones (Read 13152 times)

fitter · « **on:** August 14, 2012, 11:14:09 PM »

Hi guys,

I am looking at making some shorter dog bones like the Pro Circuit ones you used to be able to buy. It is to suit a 1990 KX 500. Anybody know how much shorter they were? Standard is about 134mm between centres. I have watched ebay in Australia for awhile but haven't seen any.
Hopefully someone will know?

Thanks in advance

Fitter

Motorrad · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:44:17 AM »

I know that info is on the site somewhere.. I did a quick search and ddint see it.

Ill dig more when I get to work, and see if I can find it for you

fitter · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2012, 08:52:02 PM »

Hi,

That would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Fitter

2-Stroke Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:01:27 AM »

The Pro Circuit pull rods/dog bones that Team Green used on the KX500 were 132.5mm. I think Pro Circuit would list the same part number from 89-04, but I would check on that.

If anyone comes across these, or wants to make these, I would be interested. Haven't found a pair in years.

Motorrad · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:17:57 AM »

I'd bet emig racing would do a batch for us. If we had a few people commited

Brute · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2012, 11:25:31 AM »

How much lower are we are talking overall at the seat?

DoldGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2012, 01:34:53 PM »

Quote from: Brute on August 16, 2012, 11:25:31 AM

How much lower are we are talking overall at the seat?

It would raise the seat height

Stock Rods at 134mm the Pro Circuit rods are 132.5

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,6058.0.html

Obviously JFAB is quite busy, but I have spoken with Larry about these a few years back.....If there is enough interest I will send him the Rods to "R & D"

DoldGuy

smithpa68 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2012, 01:36:39 PM »

I assume these make the bike turn better right??

DoldGuy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2012, 01:43:27 PM »

Quote from: smithpa68 on August 16, 2012, 01:36:39 PM

I assume these make the bike turn better right??

They make a HUGE difference to me on all of the KX's I have had them on. The front end Bites alot more.

Motorrad · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2012, 02:01:49 PM »

Quote from: DoldGuy on August 16, 2012, 01:43:27 PM

Quote from: smithpa68 on August 16, 2012, 01:36:39 PM
I assume these make the bike turn better right??

They make a HUGE difference to me on all of the KX's I have had them on. The front end Bites alot more.

Well that bites! haha.. Bites because you make me want to spend more money

So... is anyone SERIOUSLY interested in having emig make us a set?

I have a set of emigs links on my KTM... and they are IMPRESSIVE quality.. his machine work is best I have seen..

Id guess...they would be between 80-100 $$ a set...

Im interested... and if anyone else is.. and wants to put CASH IN HAND. Ill order a big batch of em... should get cost down the more we do...

Hmm. wonder if he can make them say "Motorrad Racing" instead of emig......

2-Stroke Tom · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2012, 02:36:45 PM »

Count me in Motorrad. I'm willing to spend the $80-$100 just to test out what I've been told. Destry Abbott used to say that this mod made the KX500 much easier to handle in the rocks and other tight areas.

Motorrad · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:01:37 PM »

Quote from: 2-Stroke Tom on August 16, 2012, 02:36:45 PM

Count me in Motorrad. I'm willing to spend the $80-$100 just to test out what I've been told. Destry Abbott used to say that this mod made the KX500 much easier to handle in the rocks and other tight areas.

He also told me the first thing they did (besides links) was slap on 23.5mm offset triples

The 24mm I run off the 08 kx450 made a huge difference (but alot of that could be the modern suspension also)

81cr450 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:16:24 PM »

Just curious , do the shorter dogbones give more travel?

Motorrad · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:43:43 PM »

Quote from: 2-Stroke Tom on August 16, 2012, 02:36:45 PM

Count me in Motorrad. I'm willing to spend the $80-$100 just to test out what I've been told. Destry Abbott used to say that this mod made the KX500 much easier to handle in the rocks and other tight areas.

New thread for people to post up if they want some... so not to clutter this thread.. and so I can keep track..

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,10740.msg84998.html#msg84998

2-Stroke Tom · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2012, 05:04:30 PM »

Quote from: Motorrad on August 16, 2012, 03:01:37 PM

Quote from: 2-Stroke Tom on August 16, 2012, 02:36:45 PM
Count me in Motorrad. I'm willing to spend the $80-$100 just to test out what I've been told. Destry Abbott used to say that this mod made the KX500 much easier to handle in the rocks and other tight areas.

He also told me the first thing they did (besides links) was slap on 23.5mm offset triples

The 24mm I run off the 08 kx450 made a huge difference (but alot of that could be the modern suspension also)

I know that my bike and most of the later Ex Team Green KX500s set up for the desert were using a BRP bottom triple (haven't looked into the offset) and a stock upper. Some had BRP uppers as well, but I bet if you checked you are right about complementing the improvement with offset triples.