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Offline 1989kawasaki

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2012, 05:45:26 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.

Oh d**n , I really want a set for my 89 kx250 (same as 500 )
I'll know for sure if I can commit to it in a few weeks.
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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2012, 12:13:16 AM »

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2012, 12:23:03 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"  :-D

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some how I missed your post about the differant rods...

The adjustable aspect would be NICE....

does larry have CNC?

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2012, 12:41:21 PM »
Hi,
Thanks for that measurement 2-Stroke Tom.  I will have a go at making some at work. Should be a nice little project!!
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Offline supercub

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2012, 11:28:06 AM »
So do these dogbones raise or lower seat height? I've seen it posted both ways.

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #20 on: August 20, 2012, 09:19:33 AM »
So do these dogbones raise or lower seat height? I've seen it posted both ways.
Shorter dog bones will raise the rear of your bike.
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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #21 on: August 20, 2012, 01:49:04 PM »
When is the deadline for payment?  I would be in for a set. 
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Offline Polar-Bus

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2012, 12:19:04 AM »
I've always been curious about optional dogbones. What exactly is the modification ? Longer or shorter ?  Are you altering rear suspension action or chassis stance ?
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Offline 2-Stroke Tom

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Re: Pro Circuit Dogbones
« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2012, 02:29:05 PM »
I believe the theory is the shorter dog bones raise the seat height and allow the rider's weight to shift forward (even though you should lower your forks in your triple clamps to complement the shorter dog bones!). The shortened length reduces the linkage ratio between the axle and the shock, meaning that as you would bounce over rocks and cause your rear wheel to rise and fall, the shock would be moving less as opposed to longer dog bones. This would reduce the bucking effect experienced over rough terrain.