New Springs and Mobil 1 ATF

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New Springs and Mobil 1 ATF

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Well, I installed my FRP .40kg springs(I'm 190 w/o gear) and I used mobile 1 synthetic ATF as fluid. I rode around the house and it felt good, but the real test will be this weekend. Anyone have a similar set up and like it. This is on a 2004 KDX220R.
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I have close to the same set up only I used xr400 springs. I am also about 190 lbs. I really like this set up. I like the way my bike handles in the rocky, rooty, steep terrain that I ride.
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Cool. I am going to give it a good run tomorrow on some pretty technical trails. I'll let you know how it goes.
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SUCCESS! :supz: The bike was great with the new set up. For all you weekend warriors a simple spring swap and fluid change will make a world of difference. I am sure revalving would be even better but its just not in my budget right now.
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cool....i did the same thing...liked it....thinking about trying 10 wt fork oil one day
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I was really worried that the Mobil 1 wouldn't work. Most internet searches said it was a 7.5wt which would be perfect, but I did find one guy that claimed is was more like 15-20 weight. I figured if that was true then I might have been in for a harsh ride.
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IPAMAN....are you in Nashville ? ? ? ? ? ?

I'm just down the road in Franklin ! ! !

Shoot me a PM and tell me what's up. We need to go riding sometime.

Let's hook up and continue to show all these MTDR KTM junkies that KDX still rule in the woods!!
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R&B Carb Mod
R&B Head Mod
Fork Swap - 99 KX125 Valved for B woods plush
FMF Gnarley
Airbox Mod
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Yes I am. I tried to PM you but for some reason I can't PM. I try to ride almost every weekend. Do you want to try to go this weekend? Call or text me at six 1 five 5 7 eight zero too 8 eight
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