1997 kdx200 fork conversion

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1997 kdx200 fork conversion

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Hi everyone. probably a stupid question but would a set of 1994 KLX650r forks and clamps fit my bike? As a mate has a set, And would this be a good conversion? thanks
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1997 kdx200 fork conversion

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EUROKA69 wrote:Hi everyone. probably a stupid question but would a set of 1994 KLR650 forks and clamps fit my bike? As a mate has a set, And would this be a good conversion? thanks
KLR 650 or KLX 650? Because a KLR fork would be generally considered a significant downgrade.
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sorry they are KLX forks not KLR
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From what I read, the KLX650R forks have compression damping adjustments only. The KLX650 forks are non-adjustable.
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KLX should be a bolt-on conversion. You need the whole front end: wheel/clamps/fork.
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ok so do you guys think it would be worth doing the conversion? Would it be an easy conversion?
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EUROKA69 wrote:ok so do you guys think it would be worth doing the conversion?
Not if they are the non-adjustable version
'81 KDX 175
'90 KDX 200
'07 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT (totaled 4/25/15)
'82 Honda GL500 (sold)
'96 ZXi 1100 JetSki
'98 STX 1100 JetSki
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EUROKA69 wrote:ok so do you guys think it would be worth doing the conversion? Would it be an easy conversion?
It is an easy conversion -- bolts right up. Worth it would depend on your preference.
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david wrote:
EUROKA69 wrote:ok so do you guys think it would be worth doing the conversion?
Not if they are the non-adjustable version
Non adjustable? They have compression clicker, but not rebound.
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Only the KLX650R has compression adjustment. The KLX650 (street version) is non-adjustable.
'81 KDX 175
'90 KDX 200
'07 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT (totaled 4/25/15)
'82 Honda GL500 (sold)
'96 ZXi 1100 JetSki
'98 STX 1100 JetSki
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I find the stock forks to soft, so if the KLXr forks are stiffer then i guess it would be worth it. Looking down at the top fork caps there is a small adjustment screw on each fork of the KLXr forks so I think they must be adjustable
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EUROKA69 wrote:I find the stock forks to soft, so if the KLXr forks are stiffer then i guess it would be worth it. Looking down at the top fork caps there is a small adjustment screw on each fork of the KLXr forks so I think they must be adjustable
The clicker is at the bottom of the legs, not top.
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EUROKA69 wrote: Looking down at the top fork caps there is a small adjustment screw on each fork of the KLXr forks so I think they must be adjustable
Those are air bleed screws.

If you want stiffer, just put the correct springs in them for you weight.
'81 KDX 175
'90 KDX 200
'07 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT (totaled 4/25/15)
'82 Honda GL500 (sold)
'96 ZXi 1100 JetSki
'98 STX 1100 JetSki
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ok so i'm better of with the standard forks but just get them set up for my weight i guess, sounds a lot easier then conversion as I don't have the KLXr front wheel nor caliper
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would my caliper fit the KLXr forks? or do I need the wheel and caliper of KLXr?
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