Kx125 fork swap
#12
yes I will post pics this weekend as I am having camera issues....
I too have got forks from US ebay and you guys are right, the postage was high - usually $120US - but considering how strong AU dollar is now you will get forks cheaper than the local wrecker and delivered in 2 weeks. But I got whole front end (wheel, tyre, forks etc) for a steel.
I too have got forks from US ebay and you guys are right, the postage was high - usually $120US - but considering how strong AU dollar is now you will get forks cheaper than the local wrecker and delivered in 2 weeks. But I got whole front end (wheel, tyre, forks etc) for a steel.
Last edited by jimmy101; 05-07-2010 at 09:17 AM.
#19
Only > 2009 models have reduced travel - I doubt they need a full rebuild by now, just change oil???
Not sure you know how suspension all works so excuse me if you know your stuff, but the spacer is in the cartridge, not easy access like a fork spacer, and knowing Kawa its a bugger to get at because the klx cartridge is sealed, but can be opened with some careful grinding (e.g get a suspension person to do it).
Using a spacer is always the best way to reduce travel on forks and shocks, and thats how they do it for motards.
You will also need to revert back to the longer klx spring, as the stock fork springs will be too short - although you could use a spacer I guess.
I was going down that path of removing the spacer until I got hold of the kx forks, which like I said are more adjustable with a better brake disc
Not sure you know how suspension all works so excuse me if you know your stuff, but the spacer is in the cartridge, not easy access like a fork spacer, and knowing Kawa its a bugger to get at because the klx cartridge is sealed, but can be opened with some careful grinding (e.g get a suspension person to do it).
Using a spacer is always the best way to reduce travel on forks and shocks, and thats how they do it for motards.
You will also need to revert back to the longer klx spring, as the stock fork springs will be too short - although you could use a spacer I guess.
I was going down that path of removing the spacer until I got hold of the kx forks, which like I said are more adjustable with a better brake disc
Last edited by jimmy101; 05-09-2010 at 05:44 AM.