KLX forks need what from a KDX to work?
- jad628
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KLX forks need what from a KDX to work?
I've read enough to know that the USD KLX300 forks are usable on a KDX200 (mine's a '95), but I'm unsure about what parts are needed overall. I know that they might not be the best option, but I am considering a pair IF the price is right. The added rigidity and lack of hang over are the two attributes I deem more important. This is just so I will be well-informed in case a pair become available to me.
My question is this:
Will a pair of (years?)KLX300 USB forks bolt on to my existing 1995 KDX triple tree and also retain the KDX front wheel and axle? I'm pretty sure that the front caliper will work, but please advise if that is incorrect. Overall, would I be able to JUST get the KLX forks, use my existing KDX stuff, and not have to buy anything else to complete the swap?
Thanks.
My question is this:
Will a pair of (years?)KLX300 USB forks bolt on to my existing 1995 KDX triple tree and also retain the KDX front wheel and axle? I'm pretty sure that the front caliper will work, but please advise if that is incorrect. Overall, would I be able to JUST get the KLX forks, use my existing KDX stuff, and not have to buy anything else to complete the swap?
Thanks.
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You won't be able to use your triples. The KLX forks are a larger diameter. A member here (Slick Nick) did this "recently" and I believe he said he used his KDX wheel and caliper. Look at his KDX220 rebuild thread.
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You'll need the KLX triples and forks, that's it. Replace the stem bearings while you're in there. You can keep your stock wheel, axle, tripmeter, odo, and brake caliper. Get creative with the kdx brake line like I did or buy the shitty klx one, and have it get smashed the first time you're in a rocky area.
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Slick_Nick wrote: Replace the stem bearings while you're in there.
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Replace??
Can't he just spray em down with some chrome in a can?
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