My biggest problem with the KLX is the seat height. I am 5' 7" but I have short legs. Don't ask me my inseam I don't have any idea, I do know all my trousers I buy have to shortened at least 4" - 6". I was dropping the bike far too much when we got into tough going.

I think most of you have seen the lowering links on ebay by now. If not here is the link. Now I purchased both the 1" and the 2" lowering links seeing as they were only $19 each.



I tried the 2" links first and found it to be useless for my weight of 240lbs. They lowered the bike great but bottomed out far too easily on the smallest of bumps and jumps. They seemed to overcome the spring and made it really soft I believe this is because of the geometry of the rising rate suspension. For someone who was short and very light it might work ok.

So this weekend I tried the 1" lowering link and I must say I am very happy with it. The bike seemed to have as much suspension as it did before and the height was reduced enough so I didn't drop the bike when I got into tight situations. I was able to jump the bike the way I could with the original links and I don't think I bottomed out (maybe once not sure). During the week I will set up the sag and preload etc and try again next weekend, yes I have had my bike 15 months and never set up the suspension.

I know I should have it done professionally and get the correct weight springs and I almost did when I tried the 2" lowering links but I don't ride competition, I don't ride fast, I just trail ride and I have already sunk a fair bit of money into the bike so I'll stick to the cheap way for now.

Cheers