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Sorry to go off topic but how much more difficult is it to rebuild a set of USD forks compared to conventionals? I just finished doing the shim stack mod on my stock forks and I have to say that I thought it would be way more difficult.
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Shipping charges are what kill us in canada. Whatever you guys pay you can easily double or triple cost of shipping to up north, trust me I know.
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It's as easy, especially with the info you can find here. If i can do it, anybody canmuddertrucker wrote:Sorry to go off topic but how much more difficult is it to rebuild a set of USD forks compared to conventionals? I just finished doing the shim stack mod on my stock forks and I have to say that I thought it would be way more difficult.
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Like inda said, you don't have to replace the seals and bushing especially if they're still in good shape. I did it on mine more for the experience than anything else cuz they still looked good. I also didn't want to tear them again in a few month, kinda start from a clean slate since I thought it'd be hard to tear down (and it really isn't).
As for spring rate and weight, on my 01 kx fork I didn't replace them and I weigh 170 in gear, so far no complain.
As for spring rate and weight, on my 01 kx fork I didn't replace them and I weigh 170 in gear, so far no complain.
02 KX 200 hybrid: RB head and carb
Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
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Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
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bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
jetting guide: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
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If you haven't already done it, just respring the existing forks for your weight and see how that feels. That was a major improvement for me, but then I bought into the hype about the KX conversion, and now here I am.
If you still want a better front suspension, you can either:
- get clapped out forks for cheap, then have to pay to rebuild them.
- get newer forks that don't require a rebuild, but you will pay more for them.
- get a different bike.
I didn't have time to learn how to revalve my forks. I tried it anyway, but it just didn't work out for me.
No matter what direction you go, you will pay. No surprise there, eh?
My forks were brand new off a parted-out KX125 so no rebuild was required, but a revalve WAS required. Heck, they actually had to be revalved twice (no charge for the second revalve).
Do you want to race? Get a different bike. Do you want to play ride with the kids? Respring the front end and call it good.
If you still want a better front suspension, you can either:
- get clapped out forks for cheap, then have to pay to rebuild them.
- get newer forks that don't require a rebuild, but you will pay more for them.
- get a different bike.
I didn't have time to learn how to revalve my forks. I tried it anyway, but it just didn't work out for me.
No matter what direction you go, you will pay. No surprise there, eh?
My forks were brand new off a parted-out KX125 so no rebuild was required, but a revalve WAS required. Heck, they actually had to be revalved twice (no charge for the second revalve).
Do you want to race? Get a different bike. Do you want to play ride with the kids? Respring the front end and call it good.
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garider I know it is not complete,but check this out. It is a start.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KX-250-F ... dZViewItem
Don't need the KX stem anyway.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KX-250-F ... dZViewItem
Don't need the KX stem anyway.
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Then you should post in the ebay HANDS OFF sectionRick wrote:Hey, Im watching those! Damn you Inda........
02 KX 200 hybrid: RB head and carb
Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
jetting guide: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
jetting guide: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
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Doesn't matter that Inda posted the link. I've been an eBay member for over 9 yrs and I know my way around (not to mention a few secret doorways ). I've been watching auctions with KX parts ever since I became interested in the conversion. I've been watching the auctions mentioned above since they began, plus several more. I can guarantee the forks alone will go for $200+ with shipping. There are 3 or 4 more trees on eBay as well. The wheels are just crazy right now if you get a complete one. Several wheels are there, but with no rotor or a damaged rotor. A new rotor's gonna cost you $100.Rick wrote:Hey, Im watching those! Damn you Inda........
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I know. Thats OK. They do look to be very nice.
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1991 KDX 250 $Sold but not forgotten....
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2002 Honda CR 250 worth more than my house at this point........ :-)
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Gotta snipe that sh*t!
Bid high.... you don't want to be outbid by a few dollars if you want to get the conversion done.
This guy has everything!
He even has a nice set of WP KTM conventionals going dirt cheap! I wouldn't mind trying those myself. I had some on my 98 KTM 250 EXC and they were awesome after setting the clickers soft....
Bid high.... you don't want to be outbid by a few dollars if you want to get the conversion done.
This guy has everything!
He even has a nice set of WP KTM conventionals going dirt cheap! I wouldn't mind trying those myself. I had some on my 98 KTM 250 EXC and they were awesome after setting the clickers soft....
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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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Yeah, esnipe is the way to go. That's how I got all my stuff. My forks were '03 KX125's with gold valves in them, and the stock valves included, plus all the Racetech literature and stickers, for $152. I told the dude I needed the axle spacers if he had them, and he sold those to me for I think $5. When I got the stuff he had included the used ones, plus a new set. I was happy.
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For an 04' set up, if they were as nice as they looked, I dont think thats too bad.........
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1991 KDX 250 $Sold but not forgotten....
1996 Suzuki DR 350 $Sold!
2002 Honda CR 250 worth more than my house at this point........ :-)
2004 DR 650se Road Warrior
2002 DL1000 V-STROM
1991 KDX 250 $Sold but not forgotten....
1996 Suzuki DR 350 $Sold!
2002 Honda CR 250 worth more than my house at this point........ :-)
2004 DR 650se Road Warrior
2002 DL1000 V-STROM