How can I ID the existing rear spring installed on the bike?
I note the following part numbers and ratings for each of the available rear springs for the KDX:
92144A SPRING, SHOCKABSORBER, K=4.8 (BLUE)
92144B SPRING, SHOCKABSORBER, K=5.2 (BLUE)
92144C SPRING, SHOCKABSORBER, K=5.4 (BLUE)
What are the loading maximum weights for each of these springs?
Byte
Rear Spring ID - KDX220
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yes that is pretty much what they do in my experienceByte wrote: that pops out of the gas cap
they pop out and it's gone, and you get to have gas splashed all over you the rest of the day
BTW it's a vent hose
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I had a short one, lost it
With the long one when it comes loose, you usually don't lose it
With the long one when it comes loose, you usually don't lose it
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Don't know if there is an ID # on the stock springs, but Race Tech says the stock rate is 5.0 kg/mm
http://old.racetech.com/evalving/menu/searchdirt.asp
I had MX-Tech rebuild/respring my shock and they installed a 5.2 kg/mm spring (200 lb rider). This is on my '98 KDX200 (should be the same for the 220 though).
So what are you trying to find out? Do you think you need a different spring?
There is also some info on Jeff Fredette's site. He tends to suggest slightly lighter spring rates than Race Tech.
http://www.shopfrpoffroad.com/aboutus.htm
On the vent tube - IMHO the long ones that stick down the steering stem are a pain. You can use a shorter hose with a check valve (lets air in but won't let fuel out if bike is tipped).
http://old.racetech.com/evalving/menu/searchdirt.asp
I had MX-Tech rebuild/respring my shock and they installed a 5.2 kg/mm spring (200 lb rider). This is on my '98 KDX200 (should be the same for the 220 though).
So what are you trying to find out? Do you think you need a different spring?
There is also some info on Jeff Fredette's site. He tends to suggest slightly lighter spring rates than Race Tech.
http://www.shopfrpoffroad.com/aboutus.htm
On the vent tube - IMHO the long ones that stick down the steering stem are a pain. You can use a shorter hose with a check valve (lets air in but won't let fuel out if bike is tipped).
Mike S.
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'07 KLX250S
'06 KLR650
'93 ST1100
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Well, if they are threaded down tightly into the stem it makes it hard to twist the cap off (cap twists, vent hose doesn't). Here is what I meant, should be available anywhere though
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_c ... Id=&mmyId=
If the shock spring appears to be stock, I think it's safe to assume it's 5.0 kg/mm. I doubt anyone would use a Kawasaki spring to change the rate as they are 250 bucks vs 110 for an aftermarket one.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_c ... Id=&mmyId=
If the shock spring appears to be stock, I think it's safe to assume it's 5.0 kg/mm. I doubt anyone would use a Kawasaki spring to change the rate as they are 250 bucks vs 110 for an aftermarket one.
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'07 KLX250S
'06 KLR650
'93 ST1100
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'07 KLX250S
'06 KLR650
'93 ST1100