Conversion cash

Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks..

How much did the conversion cost you?

$100-200
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15%
$200-300
3
15%
$300-400
4
20%
$400 +
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40%
I'd rather not say. :-(
2
10%
 
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Sorry to go off topic but how much more difficult is it to rebuild a set of USD forks compared to conventionals? I just finished doing the shim stack mod on my stock forks and I have to say that I thought it would be way more difficult.
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Shipping charges are what kill us in canada. Whatever you guys pay you can easily double or triple cost of shipping to up north, trust me I know.
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muddertrucker wrote:Sorry to go off topic but how much more difficult is it to rebuild a set of USD forks compared to conventionals? I just finished doing the shim stack mod on my stock forks and I have to say that I thought it would be way more difficult.
It's as easy, especially with the info you can find here. If i can do it, anybody can :wink:
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Like inda said, you don't have to replace the seals and bushing especially if they're still in good shape. I did it on mine more for the experience than anything else cuz they still looked good. I also didn't want to tear them again in a few month, kinda start from a clean slate since I thought it'd be hard to tear down (and it really isn't).
As for spring rate and weight, on my 01 kx fork I didn't replace them and I weigh 170 in gear, so far no complain.
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If you haven't already done it, just respring the existing forks for your weight and see how that feels. That was a major improvement for me, but then I bought into the hype about the KX conversion, and now here I am.

If you still want a better front suspension, you can either:
- get clapped out forks for cheap, then have to pay to rebuild them.
- get newer forks that don't require a rebuild, but you will pay more for them.
- get a different bike.

I didn't have time to learn how to revalve my forks. I tried it anyway, but it just didn't work out for me.

No matter what direction you go, you will pay. No surprise there, eh?

My forks were brand new off a parted-out KX125 so no rebuild was required, but a revalve WAS required. Heck, they actually had to be revalved twice (no charge for the second revalve).

Do you want to race? Get a different bike. Do you want to play ride with the kids? Respring the front end and call it good.
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I already have the xr400 springs in. I may try the Gold valves, maybe.
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Post by it175 »

garider I know it is not complete,but check this out. It is a start.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KX-250-F ... dZViewItem

Don't need the KX stem anyway. :supz:
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Hey, Im watching those! Damn you Inda........ :wink:
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Rick wrote:Hey, Im watching those! Damn you Inda........ :wink:
Then you should post in the ebay HANDS OFF section :wink:
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Rick wrote:Hey, Im watching those! Damn you Inda........ :wink:
Doesn't matter that Inda posted the link. I've been an eBay member for over 9 yrs and I know my way around (not to mention a few secret doorways :mrgreen: ). I've been watching auctions with KX parts ever since I became interested in the conversion. I've been watching the auctions mentioned above since they began, plus several more. I can guarantee the forks alone will go for $200+ with shipping. There are 3 or 4 more trees on eBay as well. The wheels are just crazy right now if you get a complete one. Several wheels are there, but with no rotor or a damaged rotor. A new rotor's gonna cost you $100.

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I know. Thats OK. :grin: They do look to be very nice.
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Gotta snipe that sh*t!

Bid high.... you don't want to be outbid by a few dollars if you want to get the conversion done.
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He even has a nice set of WP KTM conventionals going dirt cheap! I wouldn't mind trying those myself. I had some on my 98 KTM 250 EXC and they were awesome after setting the clickers soft....
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Yeah, esnipe is the way to go. That's how I got all my stuff. My forks were '03 KX125's with gold valves in them, and the stock valves included, plus all the Racetech literature and stickers, for $152. I told the dude I needed the axle spacers if he had them, and he sold those to me for I think $5. When I got the stuff he had included the used ones, plus a new set. I was happy.
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Mike, how long ago was that?
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Forks showed above went for $223
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Yea, he sold the forks and the triple for $332 shipped. Ouch...

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um, I think that was the end of '06.
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For an 04' set up, if they were as nice as they looked, I dont think thats too bad.........
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Post by garider »

Did you buy them?
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