2018 KLX 250 Suspension Settings
#11
Just messing with ya buddy, either I've had too much coffee or I'm stoked that this is my Friday, either way, its alllllllllllll good!!! Hahahaha Have a great weekend!
#13
Repair manual says that both, the fork and the shock, may click more times than the effective range. All clicks beyond 16 do nothing.
#14
Mine is an Aussie 2018 and it has 22 clicks. My manual also says it should be 22.
#15
Has anyone tried 0 wt or 2.5 wt oil? I'm running 5 wt with heavier springs, compression clickers 15 clicks out and still get spikes or wrist stings on the never ending stutter/braking bumps on the gravel National Forest Roads. I know I need to bite the bullet for gold valves but the Race Tech certified suspension guy says he never uses them, suggested lighter weight oil...
#16
Consensus is that the stock valves can't move enough oil to take the edge off sharp hits. Using lighter oil may help but will also reduce rebound which is non-adjustable.
I went with Gold Valves and have been very happy with the results. Installation was not difficult and there are several related youtube vids out there that help. I found a set on clearance for about $110 if my memory is correct.
At singletrack speeds, my forks will now absorb running over a 4 to 5 inch diameter tree branch in the trail without upsetting the front end or punishing me (I was looking for 'plush').
I went with Gold Valves and have been very happy with the results. Installation was not difficult and there are several related youtube vids out there that help. I found a set on clearance for about $110 if my memory is correct.
At singletrack speeds, my forks will now absorb running over a 4 to 5 inch diameter tree branch in the trail without upsetting the front end or punishing me (I was looking for 'plush').
#17
Thanks a ton AG. I wasn't sure if that was something I could tackle myself. If I can do myself cost would be way down (and I have a birthday coming up haha). No special tools required? I'll check some youtube vids so a reply is not necessary (boss is out today).
#20
When it comes time to put it back together, it is handy to have a "fork cartridge holder" so you can torque the bolt to the correct spec without the cartridge spinning in the fork leg. I found a cheap one somewhere for about $25 I think. When I get a chance, I'll try and remember/find where I got it.
You also need a small file to remove the threads that are mushroomed over the nuts holding the valve bodies together.
That is about it for special tools.