kx shock conversion
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kx shock conversion
Hey Indawoods,
I have a '02 kdx and considering changing my front forks to a '98 mx fork. Is it possible to convert the rear shock ('98) as well or should I leave it alone? Just curious!
GREAT site by the way!!!
I have a '02 kdx and considering changing my front forks to a '98 mx fork. Is it possible to convert the rear shock ('98) as well or should I leave it alone? Just curious!
GREAT site by the way!!!
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A kx shock will bolt in but it is about an 1" longer than the KDX shock. To work correctly it should have its shaft shortened.
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MX type shocks are not neccessary for "normal" trail riding. Whoever, if you have put on KX USD forks and if you ride fast most of the time, like 3rd gear and above, over whoops and hard hits, then the high speed circuit of an MX shock could be a great addition. I just put a RM125 Showa on because of this.
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Just use spacers... about $30
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how about that ride report with the showa shock?bradf wrote:MX type shocks are not neccessary for "normal" trail riding. Whoever, if you have put on KX USD forks and if you ride fast most of the time, like 3rd gear and above, over whoops and hard hits, then the high speed circuit of an MX shock could be a great addition. I just put a RM125 Showa on because of this.
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Wow, i am looking at ebay right now and there are quite a few forks for what I think are a screaming deal. $33 for a set right now isnt too bad, is it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki ... 3127QQrdZ1
Sorry to hijack but what is a normal price for a set like that?
Sorry to hijack but what is a normal price for a set like that?
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Normal price? As in new or as in what they usually go for?
New around $1500... what they go for would be anywhere between $1 to $300
It always amazes me what some people get stuff for... I always pay premium.
New around $1500... what they go for would be anywhere between $1 to $300
It always amazes me what some people get stuff for... I always pay premium.
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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Dang it I knew I should have listed that one on the ebay hands off!
Well maybe next time...
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Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
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