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...The difference a KX front end make in the way a KDX performs. This weekend I really got to try out the forks while riding with Ski and CC. From loose softball sized rocky trails to slate ledges to rooted whooped out single tracks the forks never let me down. The difference between my stock front end and the KX forks is night and day. I was charging thru rock gardens that would have pitched me over the bars almost instantly with the old forks. With the KX forks it was 3rd gear or higher. As much as I wanted to twist the throttle the forks kept me going. Just a very predictable dampening, completely in control and volia onto the next set of rocks. I can't say enough good things about it all. If you've been on the fence about getting this done, get down on the damn ground and get moving! You'll be glad you did. E series (89-94) KDX owners will be especially thankful. Your forks suck even worse than the stockers on the H series bikes. I can't wait to get some more ride time in and do more tuning. It can only make a good thing better.
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man i cant wait untill mine are done....
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I know what ya mean. I was running over crap that the stockers would have thrown me in to the next state. Now I am waiting to see how much better it gets with a damper. :supz:
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Glad it all turned out for ya m0rie!

Do you have a damper?
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No damper yet. Gotta get my shock in line next. Then i'll be looking at a damper setup.
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