2007 KLX 250 Kouba Link
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04-05-2016 | 11:53 PM
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2007 KLX 250 Kouba Link
On my KLX250 I recently got, it has a Kouba Link. I think this is designed to lower the bike like 3"? I am also experiencing the bike suspension is really soft. Does this Kouba link affect how soft or hard the suspension is? If I remove the Kouba Link is there a stock link that is suppose to go in its place? I didn't see one on the exploded parts diagram on Kawasakipartswarehouse.com
I got the bike from a kid who weighed like 130 lbs, I weigh 190. If the link is not the issue, is it just a matter of adjusting the rear shock? If so, is there a thread on here for this specific shock adjustment?
I got the bike from a kid who weighed like 130 lbs, I weigh 190. If the link is not the issue, is it just a matter of adjusting the rear shock? If so, is there a thread on here for this specific shock adjustment?
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04-06-2016 | 05:04 AM
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Any lowering link softens the suspension. The stock link is 46102 ROD,SUSPENSION
46102-1360 $31.55 the price is for both links.
2007 Kawasaki KLX250 (KLX250H7F) Rear Suspension | Babbitts Kawasaki Partshouse
Someone on here no doubt has a pair laying around after lowering the bike.
Or what about the guy you bought it from?
46102-1360 $31.55 the price is for both links.
2007 Kawasaki KLX250 (KLX250H7F) Rear Suspension | Babbitts Kawasaki Partshouse
Someone on here no doubt has a pair laying around after lowering the bike.
Or what about the guy you bought it from?
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04-07-2016 | 03:17 PM
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Adjustments to the shock will not compensate for a soft feeling.
After you get the stock linkage back on the bike and it's still too soft then you need to get a heavier spring for the shock.
I weigh roughly the same as you and have replaced both the shock spring and the fork springs on my 2007 KLX250.
I installed a 6.1 kg/mm spring on the shock and .44 kg/mm springs in the forks and I'm happy with these.
You can get springs at various places, but I bought them from Cogent Dynamics Cogent Dynamics - USA Made Motorcycle Suspension
I have a web site with KLX250S information at KLX250S Home Page
After you get the stock linkage back on the bike and it's still too soft then you need to get a heavier spring for the shock.
I weigh roughly the same as you and have replaced both the shock spring and the fork springs on my 2007 KLX250.
I installed a 6.1 kg/mm spring on the shock and .44 kg/mm springs in the forks and I'm happy with these.
You can get springs at various places, but I bought them from Cogent Dynamics Cogent Dynamics - USA Made Motorcycle Suspension
I have a web site with KLX250S information at KLX250S Home Page
On my KLX250 I recently got, it has a Kouba Link. I think this is designed to lower the bike like 3"? I am also experiencing the bike suspension is really soft. Does this Kouba link affect how soft or hard the suspension is? If I remove the Kouba Link is there a stock link that is suppose to go in its place? I didn't see one on the exploded parts diagram on Kawasakipartswarehouse.com
I got the bike from a kid who weighed like 130 lbs, I weigh 190. If the link is not the issue, is it just a matter of adjusting the rear shock? If so, is there a thread on here for this specific shock adjustment?
I got the bike from a kid who weighed like 130 lbs, I weigh 190. If the link is not the issue, is it just a matter of adjusting the rear shock? If so, is there a thread on here for this specific shock adjustment?
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