rear shock ratio
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rear shock ratio
Does any one know what the rear shock linkage ratio is ? I know this is a tough one but this forum has some KDX wizards. Thanks
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It is not as easy as that. The linkage system is progressive. The first inch of wheel travel usually equates to only 1/4" of shock travel, but once you get down near bottoming out, the last inch of wheel travel trys to move the shock shaft a full inch or so.
Even KTM's PDS system uses simple geometry to take advantage of the angle change between the swingarm and the shock to offer a slight decrease in leverage ratio as the wheel travels through its range of motion. They start off with an angle like this < and end up more like this L.
Husqvarna also offered this design with their layed down shock positions in the late 70's and early 80's...
Even KTM's PDS system uses simple geometry to take advantage of the angle change between the swingarm and the shock to offer a slight decrease in leverage ratio as the wheel travels through its range of motion. They start off with an angle like this < and end up more like this L.
Husqvarna also offered this design with their layed down shock positions in the late 70's and early 80's...
2004 Dual Sported KDX200
1999 Ninja 250 (Daughter's)
1996 DR 650 (stock, mostly street use)
1999 Ninja 250 (Daughter's)
1996 DR 650 (stock, mostly street use)
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I had found on the web a site that sells a lowing link for the Kdx. http://www.carlscycle.com/eshopitems_ca ... wasaki.htm give them a try. looks a lot easier than shimming the shock, and if you don't like it you can undo it pretty easy.
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