Klx250 suspension upgrade
#1
Klx250 suspension upgrade
My 2018 klx 250s requires a complete suspension upgrade. I'm 120kg geared up, carrying 5-10kg in spares, gear, clothes etc when travelling.
What is a good brand/site in the USA to order parts from to be shipped overseas.
I can't enjoy the stock suspension anymore.
Thanks
What is a good brand/site in the USA to order parts from to be shipped overseas.
I can't enjoy the stock suspension anymore.
Thanks
#2
You can check these guys out, I just did a front and rear valve and spring upgrade. I don't ride with a lot of gear, so you may want to call and talk to someone.
https://racetech.com/page/id/151
https://racetech.com/page/id/151
#3
I'd recommend you investigate where live. See if there is a suspension shop that has a reputation for doing quality work, then have them revalve and get the right weight spring on it. If they make a kit you could order it and install it if you have the mechanical skill level to do the job. The most well known in the U.S. is likely to be Race Tech. They sell kits and also do the work if the parts are sent to them. Cogent is another I've heard of.
#4
You can check these guys out, I just did a front and rear valve and spring upgrade. I don't ride with a lot of gear, so you may want to call and talk to someone.
https://racetech.com/page/id/151
https://racetech.com/page/id/151
I'd recommend you investigate where live. See if there is a suspension shop that has a reputation for doing quality work, then have them revalve and get the right weight spring on it. If they make a kit you could order it and install it if you have the mechanical skill level to do the job. The most well known in the U.S. is likely to be Race Tech. They sell kits and also do the work if the parts are sent to them. Cogent is another I've heard of.
Easiest solution though is for me to import from US and have fitted by a mechanic in the know which is like trying to find rocking horse sh*t in Vietnam 😂
Fortunately, I do know one guy capable
#5
My '12 has essentially the same suspension as your bike.
I'm a few kilo's lighter than you, so I was able to keep to stock front springs, but you will definitely need to replace the rear spring.
The forks have sealed rebound cartridges, so nothing can be changed, but the compression valves can be replaced(they make a big difference).
I also revalved the rear shock with a Racetech Goldvave kit-that allows me to dial the shock in to my weight.
The only funky bit of kit I needed to do the job was a needle adapter to pressurize the rear shock bladder after the rebuild.
There are plenty of threads on this forum showing how to do the job.
It really transforms the character of the bike.
I'm a few kilo's lighter than you, so I was able to keep to stock front springs, but you will definitely need to replace the rear spring.
The forks have sealed rebound cartridges, so nothing can be changed, but the compression valves can be replaced(they make a big difference).
I also revalved the rear shock with a Racetech Goldvave kit-that allows me to dial the shock in to my weight.
The only funky bit of kit I needed to do the job was a needle adapter to pressurize the rear shock bladder after the rebuild.
There are plenty of threads on this forum showing how to do the job.
It really transforms the character of the bike.
#6
My '12 has essentially the same suspension as your bike.
I'm a few kilo's lighter than you, so I was able to keep to stock front springs, but you will definitely need to replace the rear spring.
The forks have sealed rebound cartridges, so nothing can be changed, but the compression valves can be replaced(they make a big difference).
I also revalved the rear shock with a Racetech Goldvave kit-that allows me to dial the shock in to my weight.
The only funky bit of kit I needed to do the job was a needle adapter to pressurize the rear shock bladder after the rebuild.
There are plenty of threads on this forum showing how to do the job.
It really transforms the character of the bike.
I'm a few kilo's lighter than you, so I was able to keep to stock front springs, but you will definitely need to replace the rear spring.
The forks have sealed rebound cartridges, so nothing can be changed, but the compression valves can be replaced(they make a big difference).
I also revalved the rear shock with a Racetech Goldvave kit-that allows me to dial the shock in to my weight.
The only funky bit of kit I needed to do the job was a needle adapter to pressurize the rear shock bladder after the rebuild.
There are plenty of threads on this forum showing how to do the job.
It really transforms the character of the bike.
Am I better off looking at buying a whole new rear shock to fit to the bike? At least I can have it shipped here and fitted without all the hassle.
#7
I would contact Ohlins to make sure it is compatible. I don't think you can go wrong with Ohlins if it is compatible. I put an Ohlins shock on my kids KLX230, great shock and it allows him to get more out of the bike as his skills progress.
#10
Cogent:
Ohlins VN (unfortunately 1k kms away)
I guess I'll just have to focus on the KTM 450 till something goes wrong with it which usually isn't long. Then the 500x... geriatric ADV LIFE, HERE I COME!!!!
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