Kx forks on kdx. As for the odometer, the difference is in the hubs.
Kx forks on kdx Lacing a KDX rim to a KX hub won't change that. The stock kdx brake caliper, wheel and axle fit the klx fork. A complete swingarm change out too might do the trick. Re: Full Showa conversion. I'm planning to buy : - a KX 500 lower triple 1998-2004 from eBay US - a complete KX 125/250 1996-2001 frontend (fork, upper triple, wheel, brake, etc) here in Belgium. Indawoods Creator and Founder Posts: 9951 Joined: 02:59 pm Jun 12 2003 Country: Location: Midwest. They are a twin chamber fork. Front Forks: Kayaba. 89kdx200rdr Supporting Member III Posts: 245 Joined: 09:06 am Otherwise, you'll have to make kx guards fit and mickey mouse the routing on either the brake line or odo cable. Post by G22inSC » 01:57 am Nov 30 2010. You have to press the stem out of the lower KDX triple and press it into the KX lower triple, then bolt the front end on the bike. Perhaps the KLX is different. Those are great forks to upgrade to, but I don't know about the steering stem length. Trying to restore a 1990 KDX 200 E-series and wanted to beef up the suspension after reading a bunch of posts on swapping the forks for KX models. KX Clamp Center of clamp = 0. USD forks on KDX's were 1993 and 1994 KDX200, as well as 1991 - 1994 KDX250. Price and condition vary greatly. 50mm After learning of the weight savings of 0. You'll need to have the KDX and KX stems pressed from the lower triples and then have the The internal components of the KLX fork (and KDX USD forks) are as old (1988 model technology) as the 1995+ KDX forks. No pressing or special bushings needed. For the Fork seals, looks like the 88/91-95 KX250 fork seals list the same as the KDX250 units. The "best" option for a direct fit would be a complete kx500 front end. I have a 2000 KDX 220, what vintage of KX triple clamps and forks would be the best to start Home. Rippin_RobMX Member Posts: 65 Joined: 01:18 am May 25 2015 Country: Re: Best/Easiest fork swap. What is everyone doing about the rear shock. KDX250 1991-1994 triples are a direct bolt in, as are their inverted forks, but the valving is a little bit odd on these, look into this further for yourself. Post by Fatherof2 » 02:15 pm Jan 30 2013. They're just as plush as stock kdx forks without getting stuck in all the ruts. , but just like any suspension you will have to dial it in to your weight, riding level, and conditions. Byte Member Posts: 235 WHich forks would better suit my KDX 220? I am thinking of heving these forks re-tuned in US somehwere and then having them shipped down to me. Over that use . net Posts: 14484 Joined: 11:45 am Nov 01 2004 Country: United States of America Location: AL, USA. There's a ton of information about the KX 125/250 forks but not a whole lot about the KX 500 conversion. Axles are also different between the two with the KX being of a larger diameter. Don't get me wrong My kdx with kx forks was an improvement but the RM forks are just better IMO. in a 28mm and 30mm bearing i. I've read that the 500 conversion is much easier to "bolt on" to the KDX but I need just a bit more information. And I prefer to don't do the stem swap to keep a fully working original KDX fork with triples as spare parts. As it is you will likely end up with the fork tubes above the top clamps by a good bit. That's another thing that makes a whole I just finished putting a 2001 KX 125 front end on my 2004 KDX. 680 inches or 42. Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks. You can use the KDX caliper. kenpowell Member The KX or KDX wheel, axle and brake caliper will not work with KYB forks from a 1999 (I think that was the year) Yamaha. 1160 Topics 12426 Posts Last post Re: ‘00 KX250 RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A Questions and Answers about the best carb and Head mods available for the KDX. The KX/YZ axles are bigger. I really want to run my steering stabalizer on this set up also, but might not be able to. Mid-2000s Yamaha and most all other more modern Showa & KYB inverted forks are probably 3 to 4 lbs lighter with some as light as 4. Such as: 1. 025 shim stock to reduce the KX top triple clamp opening to match the KDX stem Washers or the old KX stem nut as a spacer so the stem doesn?t bump up against the handle bars Labor: press off old and new stem and bearing. KX wheel swap or KDX custom machined axle spares are needed due to different axle diameters. I just finished putting a 2001 KX 125 front end on my 2004 KDX. you will be fine with your stock forks. 43mm inverted. KDX 95-06 triples can be had dirt cheap and will make it a direct bolt in, but you'll need the XR front wheel and XR or 95+ KDX (94+ KX?) brake caliper. 06 KDX-200 for off road play. Always had a spot for the KDX. They are conventional only in the way they are not USD. 4. Yeah, with KX triples you'd lose the headlight brackets, but you'll gain an aluminum stem and a few mm less offset. 2001 kdx220 1987 honda xl250 KDX 200 Mark's TTR 125 L Wife's KDX 200 Austin's EC 300 Tyson's WR430 Husky - mine. The spacer you need can be made from washers available at your local hardware store. victor ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; I have installed a set of 2002 KX 125 forks on my 2006 KDX (a story unto itself) but am concerned with the didtance between axle and bottom of lower triple clamp. KDXGarage KDXRider. canyncarvr Gold Member Posts: 6943 Joined: 06:07 pm Nov 05 2004 Country: US Location: The Mythical State of Jefferson. + Zeta clamp + Renthal Fat Bar + Moose handguards +++++ I used pvc and shaved it down to fit. I swapped '96 KX125 forks (same as yours) onto my KDX. Scotts does not make an upper triple clamp for a '01 KX125 front end, just the First I had 01 CR125 KYB forks with bladders that I modified for our KDX but they are essentially the same as the KX KYB forks. Member. G22inSC Supporting Member I Posts: 513 Joined: 03:23 am Jul 25 2006 Country: United States Location: South Carolina. MXOld timer, I think 2003 and newer KX's have larger diameter rotors, so that might affect using the KDX caliper and rotor. I thought the 500’s were a straight bolt on ? Thank you, Ron 4) using 2005 above KX125 fork will also solve the brake line routing issue. This does not require any stem swap or machining. The benefits are newer technology through rebound and compression settings, less underhang and better control through less flex. G. If the KX front fork makes major changes I would be in heaven Post Reply. 5lbs less than the stock KDX forks, so I'm wondering if those KX forks weigh roughly the same as the KLX? That's a massive weight savings. There are some that have had custom axles and/or stems made. So if i were to get forks from a KX series bike, what year forks/model bike would I be looking at? It would seem kind of counterintuitive to put 1990 forks from a 125/250 on an 04 KDX. Indawoods Creator and Founder Posts: 9951 Joined: 02:59 pm Jun 12 2003 ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles On USD KX forks do you measure the oil level with the inner rod assembly up or down? This is KDX fork related and now KX fork related, too. This may not be applicable to anyone but me, but I had to learn how to balance. 03 kx 250 05 kdx 200. Is there a fork brace out there for the KDX forks to stiffen the front a bit? I'm already planning on a full rework for the existing forks - revalve, sprung for my weight, new seals, etc. To run forks that much longer on a KDX, you really should have them internally lowered 1/2" to 7/8", with some different Race Tech or Cannon Racecraft springs, always have them revalved for woods riding or your primary terrain of choice, slide the triples down over the tubes additionally to lower the ride height, paying close attention to how much travel remains the thing that has got me thinking about this is i ran . 35kg for 92-94. 263 Topics 3178 Posts Last post Re: Identifying RB modded head by Molly's 70 06:01 pm Oct 23 2024 I've had both bikes; a 1996 KDX220 and a 2002 KX250. C. Mr. eBeck, you are right on the geometry. I'm using the KX wheel and axle as well. Eibach 996 series Sprockets seem to be a KX/KDX thing. 200 inches or 30. Front Suspension 1983-1985 Use the stock springs for riders up to 180 pounds. Basic KX fork swap. And you will need the same year front rim. They are 41mm (as is the '90 KX) versus 43mm, about 3/4" an inch shorter, and don't So with what I currently have is it better to get the correct spring and cartridge emulator for 90 kdx forks or convert to kx 250 forks. Easy to fix, though. 17 Replies I put the forks off a 1992 KX 125 on my 1987 KDX 200. Right now I have a Scotts upper triple clamp for the stock KDX forks. I might run 2 or 3 hundred bucks, but it's well worth it. KDX 220 2001 =) Don'T drink and drivejust give some gas and fly :D. 1998 KDX220 how does kdx differ to kx suspension? byte. J. Stiffer springs and emulators are a good step. all i did was make it long enough so i can bang it with a hammer. S7, If you want inverted forks you will have to get the triple clamps with it. He used the 2000 KX250 triple clamp with the YZ250 forks/wheel/axle and his stem and bearings pressed into the lower triple clamp with no problems. I am getting closer to having the parts to do the fork swap. Home. I've done a couple KDX front end swaps. Nov 19, 2004 #6 From what I've heard, there are two options when it comes to KDX suspension upgrades: 1-KX forks (125cc-500cc). KX fork Conversion. 1989 KDX 200 2003 KX 250 2006 KX 250F. 2000 KX125 forks and front wheel assembly, '99 KX250 triple clamps, '03 KDX200 2. Post by Indawoods » 12:34 am Mar 21 2009. The new design utilizes a wedge for the main exhaust port. (photo courtesy of Paul Clipper I just got done installing a set of KX forks on my '02 KDX 220. Mar 23, 2000 872 0. I can only assume that the fork springs are original. One on a '90 KDX200 with '96 KX forks and my current one, a '98 KDX220, with '06 KX250f forks. A KX fork swap is arguably the best mod. With the stock KDX forks this distance was 25. Yes, some KX rear shocks have high speed dampening control, but I would not think you could tell the difference. On my 02, the rigidity was immediately noticible in more precise steering and stability and the klx forks were almost five pounds lighter. Leaving it alone with just clicker adjustments, revalve the KDX stock or install the RM125/250 Showa shock? as for the set up of the KDX with KX forks. Ron did an excellent job, I am very satisfied. I had the KDX220 first and fully tricked it out with just about everything; AirStryker RB modded carb, KX forks, RB milled head, FWW, auto clutch, 20" front rim, oversized front brake, you name it, I did it. There are a few choppered out KDX's with KX forks out there. 00mm Side of clamp where forks slide thru = 1. The USD setups were at least 4lbs lighter, and lighter up top where it matters more. It is virtually the same thickness where the fork tubes slide through but it is slimmer everywhere else. For best results, the KX forks need to have the travel Fork Conversion Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks. at least it's green and smokes. just wondering if i should leave the forks alone and stay in the woods or go with the . What's the difference in performance between the KX 125 I have done both revalve and spring KDX OEM forks and KX forks, and didnt sell any one short. Press the KDX stem and bearing on to the KX lower triple clamp. Post by Rippin_RobMX » 03:25 pm Jun 01 2015. If so, it makes me wonder if 3mm would put the front end angle a bit low for the other 99% of people out there without lowering links. KDXRIDER. In a KX chassis, the forks should work fine I would think, without any shortening or bar risers at all. GCHOG wrote:hey guys , Garry here. This way you get the inverted forks a powerful MX front brake plus the added bonus of being anodized blue. net Posts: 6033 Joined: 10:11 am Aug 23 2009 Country: USA Location: Tucson, AZ, USA. My question, is that for an 04 and given that I want to run a headlight what would be easier. NET. I have a set of 2000 KX forks to go on my 2000 KDX 200. Mount KX t-clamps on KDX frame. Done in an hour. If you weigh 150 lbs. KDX clamps and use the stem from them instead of not being able to go back if something goes wrong, or KX500 had same straight rate springs all years of the 46mm inverted forks, 97-04. I have used forks from a '98 KX125 (46mm KYB) and my The KX forks are 'taller' than the OEM KDX forks, so the higher you can set the fork tubes in the clamps, the closer you will be to 'correct' level-wise for another. Jul 22, 2012 #5 "If the KX front fork makes major changes I would be in heaven" IMHO, the forks make the bulk of the difference. If the '90 fork springs and emulators where cheap I would just go with that to start then move up but the price for kx conversion is actually lil cheaper. Did you use the KX or the KDX brakeline? 1998 KDX220 with goodies 2002 KTM LC4E 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S. The stock fork action was fine Try ebay for a set of KX forks. 04 KX-250 Hey. 42's in my kdx forks and liked them and i hit a jump last ride for some reason and the forks bottomed pretty hard. Post by Indawoods » 02:50 am Dec 04 2008. Given that the standard forks/springs are rated for 180, is it even worth it for me to switch the springs? We only have a set-up for the 2000 ~ 2004 KX 125 forks to use the stock KDX wheel and speedo drive. Oil weight? Post by rbates9 » 12:19 am Dec 08 2010. However scheckset's method of reducing the barrier restriction is not "open" enough to allow the necessary volume of oil to Easy mod. good luck . I wasn’t actively looking to do it but after some riding in the gnarly stuff I had to. ecojbr wrote:You will love . '97 KDX220R - purple / green!! - KLX forks, Lectron, FMF, Tubliss '99 KDX220R project - '98/'01 RM125 suspension, Titanium hardware, Lectron Billetron Pro, Tubliss '77 Suzuki PE250 & '83 Suzuki PE175 Full Floater - restomod projects '77 Suzuki GS750-844cc, '77 GS400/489cc & '77 GS550/740cc projects The lesser spec but same diameter 43 mm KLX 300 forks weigh 4. ecojbr Supporting Member II It is a 2002 model 220, and I installed a set of '02 kx 250 forks and triple clamp on it. Thread starter cjrepdog; Start date Aug 27, 2008 . I would suggest a set of KX forks, clamps, etc. the years of stems and front ends has nothing to do with compatibility. With most you will have to have your kdx stem pressed into the kx bottom triple clamp. For any 1995 and newer KDX owner, 1989 is the next step up compared to the stock KDX forks. The KX bottom clamp is actually thinner than the KDX's. The '93 KX forks will not bolt on, however it may be possible (though not confirmed) to use them with '91 KX triples, which do bolt-on to a KDX200 and are a similar fork to the '93 KX. Odds are they won't match up perfectly and sometimes not close at all. Also if buy a stock KDX, get a pipe and silencer. SPring same for 88-02 KX and 89-94 kdx200. Post by kdx200boy » 02:35 am Dec 04 2008. for my kx forks im just gonna buy so steel of more pvc and do the same thing. H series KDX, with KLX or KX forks, with suspension tuned to the specific rider by a local suspension race shop. I mainly do farm rides and the odd bit of forest. 32Kg springs with 5-weight oil and a fork oil level of 5. now under stand I also have a very fast KDX have FRP porting,plated cylinder, milled head, bored carb FMF pipe and silencer,all tuned to a nats ass runs like MX 250 with a more usable power band and doesnt fall flat on top. Also there is a cheap '93 I didn't try the KDX caliper on the KX forks, but the KX caliper bolted directly on the KDX forks, lined up perfect. Discussion group for KDX enthusiasts. Anybody know if a set of KX 500 forks will work with my E-series? The forks are from 1989 and come with the triple clamps, steering bearings, front and rear wheels, front axle, and the front caliper. For years KTM guys were putting them on there bikes. jafo Supporting Member III Posts: 835 I'm gathering all the peices for my fork swap on my KDX. 5) you can also use KX250F fork guard, they are compatible to 2005KX125 Many riders went all the way and used a KX125 rear shock as well, which would save a little weight and add adjustability to the KDX rear end. If you want to ride MX without buying a MX bike, then MX forks are the ones to be looking for. 96- 98 RM forks are the best forks I have ever used. (other have had to knurl and locktite, but these years were a press fit). 3. I am 200lbs and would like to swap my 2000 KDX220 forks for a set off a KX250. Here is some old info I dug up for my 01 KX 250 forks Fork Shim Valving for 2001 KX250. 5 lbs lighter KX forks, KDX brakes? Post by rbates9 » 04:02 am Nov 24 2010. So, over 1000$. you can use the stock kdx line and caliper to the kx fork. I started looking into the KX fork swaps again, came up with either a 96-97 KX125 setup for $315 total after sending ebay KX triple & ebay KDX triple to Ron Black for stem swap modifications and custom bushing. It's the same conversion as used by KDX owners when converting to KX forks. the kdx stem has been the same since 95, and maybe even longer. I got the forks for $130 on ebay, with a damaged lower left tube. Gone but not forgotten 07 KX-250F SOLD! I thump no more. - forks, axle, front wheel, top tripple clamp - press KDX stem into KX/KLX stem. The KX hub will NOT drive a stock KDX odometer. What is causing a bit more of a problem is finding a 16" rim to lace to the KX hub. The blue '93-'94 stock KDX200 USD forks are different than the blue KX ones. Basic Dirt Bike How-To's - Video Dirt Bike How-To's - Video Living The Moto Life - Video Bike Tests | Shoot-Outs - Video. Parts wise you need the forks, upper and lower triples, the KX wheel, and KX axle. Fork gaurds is the same as the KLX300. I have had the '00 KX 125 forks for a few seasons now and am ready to fix it all. You can use any year KX 125/250 fork, but you will need the entire front end. johnkdx220. The triple tree bolts right up as the KX and KDX share the same frame. I have read about the kx forks being harsh and am wondering if a lighter fork oil will help soften them Also, the length of the pin in the tower might not be long enough--don't the KX fork conversions require a spacer between the top of the steering tube and the top triple clamp? Worst case scenario, you might need to buy a Re: KDX Headlight Mask Mounting with KX Forks Post by VTMTcowboy » 02:27 am Jun 20 2022 John_S wrote: 02:50 am Jun 15 2022 There are 3 pics of my bike with the KX fork conversion using the Acerbis 2042830001 straps. Finally getting around to sorting out my entire suspension. craig_enid. With the KX forks will it make the head angle to shallow? I already have the clamps about 20mm down the tubes. ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX The 1995 - 2006 KDX200/KDX220 forks are VERY similar to 1988 KX125/KX250/KX500 forks. The inner tubes are 41mm on the KDX200's and 43mm on the KDX250's. Press KDX stem out of t-clamps and into lower KX t-clamp along with the lower bearing. Thanks a bunch for the input guys, I really appreciate it! Top. d. Long answer: kx forks can be used but usually need knurling of the kdx stem so the kdx stem can fit into kx triple clamps, and a kx front wheel and brake needs to be used. Generally, you press the KDX stem into the MX triple clamps. perfect fit. Brake rotor Are the KLX forks shorter? I have heard that the KX forks are one inch longer and that could mess up the bike geomentry. whay year kx forks can you put on a 2000 kdx 200. 8lbs from swapping out the 1988 technology '95-'06 KDX forks to KLX forks (which still use the thin & flexy 15mm KDX axle vs modern 20mm or '91-'92/'93 KX 17mm), or a much greater upgrade to '91-95 KX 43mm inverted forks, RMX250 forks (EXCELLENT KDX SWAP, CORRECT HEIGHT!), DRZ400E/400 or 2002 i want to know the fork oil level fork my new set of kx 125 forks. The best upgrade, but requires a decent amount of $$$ and modifications to work. These can still be had for a relatively fair price, but there's clearly more abundance KX forks on a KDX. as the KDX engine is wider than the KX 125/250 that the swingarm is originally designed for. $ is pretty much the same. Be aware that almost all USD forks will have the clamps hitting the sides of the fuel tank on a 1995+ KDX. Question; KX forks on a KDX. All of these can be made to work very well with only modest I don't know for sure about 2001 KX forks, but I just set up, weighed and measured 3 front ends (triple trees, fork tubes, axles, wheels and tires) from a 2001 KDX, 1993 KX250, 2003 YZ250. I work(ed) at a Kawasaki dealership, so I got the replacement fork tube for $150. Forks, triples, and front wheel. 1; 2; 28 Replies 63000 Views Last post by Confin05 11:06 am Aug 05 2017; RB Designs: Fork conversion help! by firffighter » 11:31 pm Apr 23 2009. I used KLX650 triple clamps, they use the same bearing and stem setup as the KDX and will fit the KX (blue anodized) fork legs. Also does anyone make any changes to the shim stack on the stock kdx shock to better suit a kx fork conversion? 99 KDX200 94 KDX250 - Sold 12-17-11 86 XR200. . Bike #3. Because these legs are 93, I had to get an appropriate year caliper because the KDX caliper doesn't bolt up to these (I think 94 + KX forks can use the 2001 KDX caliper). 985 inches or 25. Top. I sold my Race Tech KDX stock springs, my KDX front wheel and Devol KDX front disc guard for 150$. But seriously, I've got both, a KDX and a KX and the KDX rear suspension is every bit as good as the KX on the trails. to fit most MX type fork swaps typical of KDX, and 12mm bearing height, if the steering stem is the correct height for the KDX frame (some Yamaha and Honda stems are much closer than most '92+ KX stems and all Suzuki RM stems), then you may be able to swap the forks just with a "conversion bearing" size - mostly That being said, I may keep the KLX fork/axle/wheel setup on my KLX 650R (it's the same axle/wheel as the KDX) for a couple of reasons: 1) I have gold valves in the KLX forks and they are awesome 2) now that I swapped a KX front end onto my KDX, I have an extra wheel that'll mount right up. 1. As for the odometer, the difference is in the hubs. It is believed that and KX forks 96 and up are the best upgrade. My bike is a 04 KDX with 01 KX forks and Showa shortened shock. That may be something to keep in mind for the RMZ forks. Ron Black (RB Designs) can press the stem and supply the spacer for you for $67 or just the spacer for $36. I would recommend that you not waste the time. By the way, has any one ever noticed how much bigger the front caliper from a KDX is compared to a KX? Top. So I've dug into this KX swap a bit by reading up on what's needed and one thing I'm noticing is that the swap of choice is clearly the 99-02 forks. Also, I had to bore out My KDX will be getting new suspension soon! Just dropped off my '06 KX250f twin chamber Showa forks to my suspension guy. 96 and newer kx 125, 250 and 500 forks work the best for the conversion. I have a set of 2000 KX 250 forks and need to use my KDX brakes to get the job done. It's a great mod. KX fork conversion recap? Last post by KDXGarage 01:35 am Dec 28 2018 *** KX, KDX Caliper and brake line Bulletin *** by Indawoods » 06:11 pm Mar 20 2005. If you go with an mx bike's USD forks ('96 and newer KX and YZ forks primarily), you'll want to get the forks, clamps, wheel, and axle. 892 eibach spring series Rear shock: . The DR forks are almost the same fork but not twin chamber. How easy is this? Will any year do? Is thisa wise move? Thanks, cj. Does your fork preload analogy take into account some early '80's KX forks with fork caps that allowed the preload to be adjusted? It's not always chunking in a tube that preload the kx500 forks should bolt straight in,bearing sizes are exactly the same as the 220,you will need a kx front wheel & spindle (various kx models have the same part number) but the front brake caliper is the exact same part number as the kdx caliper,so should bolt straight on. 43 kg Spring for 185-195 lb rider load Bladder assembly removed. 2-Switching springs (both front and rear). How much do you weigh? If pushing much over 200, I'd say go for a 96+ KX RM YZ CR fork swap for 45mm-48mm Again, you would need the front wheel and axle specific to that year fork and manufacturer as well as the upper and lower triple clamp from a KX with the same size fork tube dimensions. 16 posts • Page 1 of 1. All of these can be made to work very well kx forks on kdx. All the steps are the same so you can follow the steps from any KDX conversion to do the swap on a KX500. should be simple enough will keep you guys updated. Post by SS109 » 05:45 pm Dec 09 2015. Hybrid KXD220, '01VOR400MX, '84Magna700. They're leftover from a KX fork swap on my 2001 KLX300. What year forks would be the best. 8kg for 92-94. 42's in the kx forks. Thread starter know_fear; Start date Oct 16, 2003 ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX Same with the 02 and 03 yamaha forks in my other KDX's. OP, you are right on the KX500 fork setup, they are a bolt-on affair. This is the same set-up from 1994-1998. Just like on KDX forks, the KX forks will need valving and a proper rate fork springs for your terrain / weight / skill level. The stock KDX rim has 32 spokes. The 96 KDX forks will probably be longer than 87's. H series KDX/KX Hybrid, with suspension tuned to the specific rider by a local suspension race shop. Bracket and all. What parts can be used from my KDX onto the KX 500 forks? 2. Post Reply. Feb 6, 2003 73 0. Maybe someone can chime in on that. 5 inches measured with the springs out and the forks bottomed Discussion group for KDX enthusiasts. KX125/250 and pretty much any other front end is usable if you press the KDX stem out of the KDX lower triple, and press it into the donor front ends lower triple. 95-06 were indentical except graphics and colors. SS109 KDXRider. Sent the triple clamps to RB Designs for stem swap and KDX axle for For a KX front end, you need to swap steering stems and have a spacer made for the upper tree to mount on the KDX stem and the KX forks need to be internally lowered about KX forks on my KDX. I'm looking for some input on how to run the KDX brake line with KX forks. I put YZ250 forks on mine, pretty much the same KX forks KX t-clamp KX wheel and axle. 5 inches. If you don't lower the forks to match, perhaps the reduced offset will compensate for the longer fork. Skip to content. Bought a complete KX front end off ebay, got a fair deal. C I picked up the forks, triple tree, and brakes for $99 off eBay (that included shipping). The 96 KDX fork does share a lot with the 88 KX fork. With the KX forks it KX Forks for KDX220 97. Brad has some good information on the mods that will allow these forks to work well for woods. just because he had an 03 doesnt mean he needed an 03 kx front end, that doesnt even make sense, i think he just happened to have 03 forks and needed 03 Im going to try swapping my 1994 USD kdx 200 forks soon for klx 300 forks and klx 300 triple clamp. Sent the triple clamps to RB Designs for stem swap and KDX axle for his conversion. 2009 Yamaha YZ250f. Why, I'd bet your month's wages on it! 1994 KDX200, Beta 200rr, yz125, yz250, kx100 modded for adult, gasgas contact 250. The 1995 year was the first year of the KX style exhaust valve system. Or I dug up a KX500 part-out that has the direct KDX bolt on triple but the guy won't budge off $400 (+$25 for new plastic gaurds). In 1981, Dirt Bike magazine created a “Killer KDX” with extensive modifications, including Marzocchi forks and a KX Uni-Trak link to increase suspension travel. I personally believe the best fork modification for the KDX is a KX fork conversion. I recently did the KX (’99) fork conversion on my ’02 KDX200. I don't KNOW that any KX wheel will work with those forks or if Devol KX front disc guard 80$ knurling = free (done by my friend) The brand new fork, axle, front wheel, disc, clamp from ebay 800$ with shipping and custom duty. 67mm KDX Clamp Center of clamp = 1. Remove KDX forks and t-clamps. I'll have to shorten the forks a bit and slide them up in the tree, but I think I can keep the length close to what the KDX had stock. Not sure if they're any better than the KDX forks. 1989 KX125/KX250/KX500 forks are 46mm conventional forks, with compression adjustability in the bottom of the forks, but no rebound adjustability. The brakes off the kdx will work though. I used forks off of a 1997 KX 250. 50lbs to 4. bea cbilrxo fnutoww zmjre ksnv vfpkao ttqqsz ghvpv zqa mdgto fqwha ndycduvg tpna uir qvybqi