Cartridge-Fork Emulators?
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Cartridge-Fork Emulators?
If I'm correct, are these emulators?
I was told when I bought my bike that a few mods were performed on the front suspension, he wasn't specific about them (he was the 2nd owner). I found these while taking apart the forks to replace the seals and I'm here to ask, do these help with performance? The front suspension is still way too soft for my likings and would like to "stiffin" them up, but would adjusting these help (if they are adjustable)? I've heard from previous owners who switched to stiffer springs and said it still handles sloppy, I would like to do as much as I can before doing a complete fork conversion on my bike[/img]
I was told when I bought my bike that a few mods were performed on the front suspension, he wasn't specific about them (he was the 2nd owner). I found these while taking apart the forks to replace the seals and I'm here to ask, do these help with performance? The front suspension is still way too soft for my likings and would like to "stiffin" them up, but would adjusting these help (if they are adjustable)? I've heard from previous owners who switched to stiffer springs and said it still handles sloppy, I would like to do as much as I can before doing a complete fork conversion on my bike[/img]
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I went to Racetech's website and it recommended fork springs with 0.402 kg/mm rate, but it looks like the only springs they have for an '89 are .46 kg. Stock XR400 springs have a rate of .400 kg/mm, would they work? I think I remember conversations on here about XR400 springs fitting perfectly in an E-series KDX
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Yes, that is a Race-tech emulator. It's fuction is to modify a damper rod fork to feel and operate more like a cartridge fork by utilizing speed sensitive compression damping - unlike a damper rod fork in which compression damping spikes severely with speed. The emulator will allow you to increase low speed compression damping (by tightening up that cap screw, and putting more tension on the shim stack), yet still allow the oil to blow by upon a sharp hit.
By your description, it sounds as though you need stiffer springs. It is really tough to accurately tell what the rate of your current springs are, though, so I would suggest going to Race-Tech's website and using their spring rate calculator to find out what springs you should be looking for.
By your description, it sounds as though you need stiffer springs. It is really tough to accurately tell what the rate of your current springs are, though, so I would suggest going to Race-Tech's website and using their spring rate calculator to find out what springs you should be looking for.
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For what it's worth, Race Tech recommended a 0.42 kg/mm spring for my bike and weight (93KDX 250 & 175 lbs) but didn't have that rate so I got the 0.44s. These turned out to be far too stiff for me and I reverted back to my previous springs. I know I'm talking about USD forks vs conventionals but it's likely much the same when you're talking about spring rates. I wouldn't go with the 0.46 springs unless you're a really big guy....
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Does Fredette still sell springs
I bought 42's from him years ago
I bought 42's from him years ago
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Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the help :) Race-Tech's website recommends that I should use fork springs rated at .402 kg/mm and frpoffroad's website recommends me using .33 kg rated springs. I'll probably go with Indawood's link and use the springs from a more recent KDX if I can't find what I'm looking for. 0.35 kg rated springs I'm sure is a huge difference from the .29 kg rated stockers
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I don't think the springs are any different
When I bought 42's from FRP I believe they were listed for 89 - 06 KDX's
When I bought 42's from FRP I believe they were listed for 89 - 06 KDX's
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Just about any spring is gonna require a new spacer to be made
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