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Suspension for fatties

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Hey all, I just got my KDX, and I'm 270 lbs. Bike is fun to ride, but I do need to stiffen the suspension. SHould I try and make both front and back as stiff as possible?
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06 200H

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You definately need to beef up the suspension. I would say .44 front springs and a 5.4 rear spring should work for you.

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HEY...that's what Fredette says too!.... I'm good! :supz: :lol:
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Thanks for the reply's guys. Will the components he mentions work on my bike (85)? For example, in this link http://www.frpoffroad.com/catalog/detai ... ?ProdID=32 the 5.4 rear spring says for '89 and up...?

Also, where is the most affordable place to buy these springs?
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You might contact Jeff... he more than likely will answer the phone. Finding parts for a bike that old will be hit and miss.
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Indawoods wrote:... Finding parts for a bike that old will be hit and miss.
I hear ya on that - I'm more of a mind to just make sure this one runs ok, start learning to ride on it (no big air or really demanding riding), and then get something newer that I can actually buy parts for to customize for my size and style...

I never considered getting a newer KDX till I joined this forum, but the way you guys talk about them I'm really going to be looking for one! :)
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They are the cheapest .... and the most versatile bike on the planet.... IMHO of course! :mrgreen:
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I note that the recommendation for the front forks stop at 2002, but the rear shock goes to 2006.

I'm about 195 butt-nekkid and almost always ride with a medium C-bac with water and tools.

What springs for me and my '03?

There are other options besides the Gold valves as I recall.

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It should be the same for the 03's too. I don't think anything has changed since 95.
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