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Where is the best source of 96-99 XR400 .38kg springs to use in my 96 KDX?
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Forums were always the best source. Thumpertalk is a good one to ask on.... or a OEM Honda site.
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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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ADV rider is one of the best forums, great advise a mature. Here's a link for the section for thumpers, you'll have to look for the XR400 thread.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15
Here's a link for Sonic Springs, they are a little cheaper then some of the other manufacturers.
http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/ind ... 852613034b
Good luck...
http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15
Here's a link for Sonic Springs, they are a little cheaper then some of the other manufacturers.
http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/ind ... 852613034b
Good luck...
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OEM is BEST!
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I am putting an order together from MotoSport, they have the OEM springs in stock for $30 per spring. I will do the 1' schedule 40 pvc spacer mod, 5mm preload and motion pro bleeder valves but have some conflicting thoughts on oil wt. and volume. Any advice on a starting point would be a big help.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Maybe this should be in the suspension thread, sorry.
JR
Thank you in advance for your time.
Maybe this should be in the suspension thread, sorry.
JR
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Mix 5 and 10wt.... 7.5 seems to be just about right. You will need 2 qts anyway....
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530ml approx. but is measured at 87mm + or - 2mm from the top of the collapsed fork leg.
This is measured with the forks completely collapsed and the rod pumped several time until there is no air in the forks. You will feel the resistance....
I should just say... refer to your manual.
This is measured with the forks completely collapsed and the rod pumped several time until there is no air in the forks. You will feel the resistance....
I should just say... refer to your manual.
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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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Usable range is 87 - 100mm
All straight from the manual.
All straight from the manual.
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Hi inda, i weigh 150lb with gears on and have a 2006 kdx 200 stock fork on my 92' kdx 200. is it advisable to also change my spring to a xr 400? any considerations, if so what is the best spring rate for me? and why is good to change to the xr 400 spring? thanks for any advise.
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150 is borderline for any stock KDX springs... depending on the terrain. More like 135lbs is perfect for stock springs.
XR springs should improve your suspension... I would first try a heavier fork oil.
XR springs should improve your suspension... I would first try a heavier fork oil.
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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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No... 95 and up conventionals.
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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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Xr400 96-99 : .38
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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!!! "
****'95 KDX 200/****
"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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Depends on the year of XR400 they were for.... that's why I stated 96-99
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****'95 KDX 200/****
"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!!! "
****'95 KDX 200/****
"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!!! "