Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks..
strider80
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by strider80 » 10:48 am Aug 08 2006
I got the calipers out and made a few measurements last night:
KX upper triple hole ID= 25.03mm
KX upper triple thickness=20.27mm
KX stem OD at upper triple=24.95mm
KDX upper triple hole ID=23.54mm
KDX upper triple thickness=24.5mm
KDX stem OD at upper triple=23.42mm
KDX stem at lower triple= 30.15mm
KX stem at lower triple= 30.15mm
KDX lower triple hole= 30.13mm
KX lower triple hole= 30.13mm
Took 10 tons to press out the KDX stem!
2005 KTM 250EXC
2000 KDX200 (gone)
AZRickD
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by AZRickD » 09:50 am Sep 08 2006
Thanks for your data points.
Rick
Contemplating my own conversion since my KDX is set up for a 155 pound rider and I have at least 40+ on that, not including gear.
Rick
I done KX-ed QuailChaser's KDX220R
strider80
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by strider80 » 11:51 am Sep 11 2006
All I can say is do it! I can't believe I waited so long!
My 2001 KX125 front end with stock springs and valving feels great, (200-205 riding weight).
2005 KTM 250EXC
2000 KDX200 (gone)
tim
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by tim » 04:56 pm Sep 11 2006
Rick
Do you know what spring weight the rear shock has? You said your kdx was setup for 155lbs. And are you going to replace it with 1 for your weight I might be interested in the lighter 1 or possibly a swap for a stock 1 from my 06 200.
Tim
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by AZRickD » 11:45 pm Sep 18 2006
I don't know yet. I think it's the stock spring (what I'm told is for 180 pounders).
I'll e-mail QuailChaser to find out.
Rick
I done KX-ed QuailChaser's KDX220R