2000 KX 250 shock

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I have access to a wrecked KX-250 for parts for my 2001 KDX 200 build and am using the front for already. The rear shock IS in fact 1" longer. Also has a bearing in place of the rubber bushing ends of the KDX shock. My friend thinks that because it is longer, it will bind the suspension in full droop and not react correctly to the bike's linkage.

I am going to tune the fork after I get bike together and all broke-in, what do you guys think? Anyone else done this?

If I stick with the KDX rear shock, tuning recommendations?

I am 215 lbs w/o gear and race enduro in Montana.
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It will affect mounting and geometry.

Have you ridden the KDX with fresh shock oil or a rebuilt stock shock?
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I have not, and that's the plan. The forks have a fresh seal kit and oil in them, I'm going to rebuild the shock and go from there. Where is a good place to find spring rates and tuning tips? Fredette?
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RaceTech has a good spring rate calculator. Rebuilding the shock is fairly easy and lots of info out there about how to do it. With the proper spring and serviced the stock rear shock will work great. Since you've already used the KX forks (one of the best changes you can make to the KDX) make sure they are sprung for your weight as well. Getting the suspension balanced and dialed in makes a world of difference in handling (the stock KDX is badly unbalanced with a soft front/stiff rear)
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bufftester wrote:RaceTech has a good spring rate calculator. Rebuilding the shock is fairly easy and lots of info out there about how to do it. With the proper spring and serviced the stock rear shock will work great. Since you've already used the KX forks (one of the best changes you can make to the KDX) make sure they are sprung for your weight as well. Getting the suspension balanced and dialed in makes a world of difference in handling (the stock KDX is badly unbalanced with a soft front/stiff rear)
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I was thinking about the same switch, but I am trying to dial in the stocker first. A rebuild definitely helps, I still need to try to find the right spring rate. And don't overlook the seat foam if it is sacked out.
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Awesome guys, thanks for reply.
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