How about just heavier springs?

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How about just heavier springs?

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Are there heavier springs available that can be purchased so i can throw in my forks for now as a cheap fix while i search for a KX500 set up?
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I got mine from a member on here but RaceTech has them and I'm sure other suspension companies do too. Made a huge difference in the handling of the bike(E series).
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What bike?

What forks?

What terrain?

What is your weight in full riding gear?
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Jason wrote:What bike?

What forks?

What terrain?

What is your weight in full riding gear?
LoL, Easy!! I don't answer so many questions on the first date! ;)


I don't have a bike yet. But looking for a 98 or better right now. Trail Riding and desert. 200lb geared. Been off for two years but, Came from 36 years of riding and racing at an intermediate level.

Love to hear any advice you have?...
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You won't find the correct rate springs for cheap, so just save money towards a newer front end if that is what you have your heart set on. The stock KDX front end can be made better, but by design, it can only be improved so far.
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Wow. A wealth of very practical and useful information there. I really appreciate that.

Thanks. -=SPODE
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Jason wrote:You won't find the correct rate springs for cheap, so just save money towards a newer front end if that is what you have your heart set on. The stock KDX front end can be made better, but by design, it can only be improved so far.

My heart? LoL, My heart is set on this....

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But my wallet says something else. :rolleyes:
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Would be faster if it were green.....
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Just looking at that seat makes my ass hurt.
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The KDX Kouch has its benefits.
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