New rear shock
#1
03-26-2023, 10:32 AM
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 176
New rear shock
Can anyone recommend a new rear shock for my KLX250sf? I'm 190lbs. and carry either camping gear or rotopax on the back. I've got the spring compressed to max and it seems to really sag in the back.
#2
03-26-2023, 11:15 AM
A lot of people use Race Tech shims for the shock.
I'd suggest to contact Cogent Dynamics They can help with the spring and rework the valving if you wish.
#3
03-26-2023, 01:50 PM
Save a whole lot of money, get a heavier spring. Maybe when you have down time, like winter, you could actually send the whole shock to a place like Cogent to get damping modified too.
I half way wonder if the suspension on my 250 had been done before since it never bottoms out and works fairly decently, almost stiff, under my 215 lb. It doesn't have much sag when I sit on it.
I half way wonder if the suspension on my 250 had been done before since it never bottoms out and works fairly decently, almost stiff, under my 215 lb. It doesn't have much sag when I sit on it.
#4
03-26-2023, 06:51 PM
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 176
Save a whole lot of money, get a heavier spring. Maybe when you have down time, like winter, you could actually send the whole shock to a place like Cogent to get damping modified too.
I half way wonder if the suspension on my 250 had been done before since it never bottoms out and works fairly decently, almost stiff, under my 215 lb. It doesn't have much sag when I sit on it.
I half way wonder if the suspension on my 250 had been done before since it never bottoms out and works fairly decently, almost stiff, under my 215 lb. It doesn't have much sag when I sit on it.
#5
03-26-2023, 08:07 PM
My '09 S model has a white spring. Take Doug's advice and check on a heavier spring from Cogent or another similar suspension specialist. Doug has a great site at this address KLX250S Home Page
#6
03-26-2023, 11:48 PM
Save a whole lot of money, get a heavier spring. Maybe when you have down time, like winter, you could actually send the whole shock to a place like Cogent to get damping modified too.
I half way wonder if the suspension on my 250 had been done before since it never bottoms out and works fairly decently, almost stiff, under my 215 lb. It doesn't have much sag when I sit on it.
I half way wonder if the suspension on my 250 had been done before since it never bottoms out and works fairly decently, almost stiff, under my 215 lb. It doesn't have much sag when I sit on it.
#8
03-28-2023, 01:27 AM
Revalving the rear shock and installing the proper spring rate for your weight makes a HUGE difference in how the rear suspension works.
I used a Racetech Gold Valve kit and a new spring. Not especially difficult to install, but you will need a hypodermic needle and a high-pressure bike pump to fill the gas bladder.
I used a Racetech Gold Valve kit and a new spring. Not especially difficult to install, but you will need a hypodermic needle and a high-pressure bike pump to fill the gas bladder.
#10
04-02-2023, 02:26 AM
Revalving the rear shock and installing the proper spring rate for your weight makes a HUGE difference in how the rear suspension works.
I used a Racetech Gold Valve kit and a new spring. Not especially difficult to install, but you will need a hypodermic needle and a high-pressure bike pump to fill the gas bladder.
I used a Racetech Gold Valve kit and a new spring. Not especially difficult to install, but you will need a hypodermic needle and a high-pressure bike pump to fill the gas bladder.