OK I WANT A KLX BUT ....................
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03-22-2008 | 02:22 PM
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I lowered my wifes and she loves it. I got some links off of ebay (I will have to check which ones) and lowered the rear. The front can only be lowered a certain amount if you want to keep the tubes looking proper in the clamps. I will hunt down my old post and give you more facts...
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03-22-2008 | 02:24 PM
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Here are the same links I got...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawas...5378QQtcZphoto
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawas...5378QQtcZphoto
I lowered the wifes bike with 1 1/2" links on the rear. The most I would suggest you raise the front is up to the *taper* on the lower clamp. I actually had raised my wifes bike (front forks) about 1 1/8" after adding those Rocky Mountain Tusk bar risers but didn't realize there was a taper on the fork tubes. Its probably raised around 3/4" after I re-adjusted it so it clamped fully on the flat part of the fork, and there is no problem whatsoever on its handling or otherwise.
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03-22-2008 | 02:42 PM
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Another option is that the rear coilover spring can be adjusted to lower the riding height. On the front the forks can be moved up the clamps a little to lower it.
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03-22-2008 | 02:57 PM
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Yeah, we tried setting the SAG first but it didn't do much. Once we lowered it we properly set the SAG and everything was just right. Of course we had to shorten the kickstand a little. Your weight may be a factor in all of this too as the rear spring (if you can't get the SAG set) may need to be changed.
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03-22-2008 | 03:39 PM
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RE: OK I WANT A KLX BUT ....................
Flat foot it? I'm 6-1 and when I first got the bike I could barely do that. Now after the suspension has settled in I can flat foot it pretty easily. Hey maybe I should go into business breaking in peoples suspension,.......you know because I have what doctors call "a little bit of a weight problem. " I eat bear claws two at a time."[8D] But seriously, it might break in for ya by its self. I would actually like to get some of those links to raise the bike. I saw them on e-bay, but someone on here said that those links are not really the right way to lower or raise the bike. I don't know.
Oh I almost forgot, when I went from the Dunlop 603 that was worn out to the new 606, it felt like a new bike, I think the 606 is at least an inch taller.
Oh I almost forgot, when I went from the Dunlop 603 that was worn out to the new 606, it felt like a new bike, I think the 606 is at least an inch taller.
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03-22-2008 | 03:48 PM
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RE: OK I WANT A KLX BUT ....................
ORIGINAL: deej
I would actually like to get some of those links to raise the bike. I saw them on e-bay, but someone on here said that those links are not really the right way to lower or raise the bike. I don't know.
I would actually like to get some of those links to raise the bike. I saw them on e-bay, but someone on here said that those links are not really the right way to lower or raise the bike. I don't know.
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03-22-2008 | 04:51 PM
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RE: OK I WANT A KLX BUT ....................
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
Deej, if you got a proper rear spring for your weight and set your sag, I'm sure that would raise the bike significantly, not to mention it would handle much better. You could get both front and rear springs for around $250. Afterwards, you'll ask yourself why you waited so long.
Deej, if you got a proper rear spring for your weight and set your sag, I'm sure that would raise the bike significantly, not to mention it would handle much better. You could get both front and rear springs for around $250. Afterwards, you'll ask yourself why you waited so long.
I have the raising linkson my bike....I think they actually helped the geometry a little. The front does not wash out as easy in sugar when going fast. The guy that sells the lowering links on ebay also has raising links....send him an email.
PS They only raise theazz end about 3/4 of an inch.
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03-26-2008 | 01:11 AM
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You can only lower the front forks about 1/2" before hitting the tapered part of the forks. I started with 3/4" Kouba lowering links but 1800 miles later with everything back to stock I am flat footing it. I have a 32" inseam at most. Might just be worth it to live tippy toed for a while....it will sag in.
Also, SAG is not a stinkin' height adjustment !!! Adjust the sag correctly. For me with the lowering links, I was at the edge of needing a new spring....it changes the rear geometry and I doubt it does it for the good. Dropping the front fork also effects the steering.
I'm happy I'm back to stock. If you REALLY need to lower the bike, go to someone who knows what they are doing and get new front springs and the rear shock revalved/new spring. Then you will be lower AND retain great, if not better than stock, handling. There's no cheap way to dothis right.[&o]
Also, SAG is not a stinkin' height adjustment !!! Adjust the sag correctly. For me with the lowering links, I was at the edge of needing a new spring....it changes the rear geometry and I doubt it does it for the good. Dropping the front fork also effects the steering.
I'm happy I'm back to stock. If you REALLY need to lower the bike, go to someone who knows what they are doing and get new front springs and the rear shock revalved/new spring. Then you will be lower AND retain great, if not better than stock, handling. There's no cheap way to dothis right.[&o]
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03-26-2008 | 01:53 AM
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You can only lower the front forks about 1/2" before hitting the tapered part of the forks. I started with 3/4" Kouba lowering links but 1800 miles later with everything back to stock I am flat footing it. I have a 32" inseam at most. Might just be worth it to live tippy toed for a while....it will sag in.
Also, SAG is not a stinkin' height adjustment !!! Adjust the sag correctly. For me with the lowering links, I was at the edge of needing a new spring....it changes the rear geometry and I doubt it does it for the good. Dropping the front fork also effects the steering.
I'm happy I'm back to stock. If you REALLY need to lower the bike, go to someone who knows what they are doing and get new front springs and the rear shock revalved/new spring. Then you will be lower AND retain great, if not better than stock, handling. There's no cheap way to dothis right.[&o]
You can only lower the front forks about 1/2" before hitting the tapered part of the forks. I started with 3/4" Kouba lowering links but 1800 miles later with everything back to stock I am flat footing it. I have a 32" inseam at most. Might just be worth it to live tippy toed for a while....it will sag in.
Also, SAG is not a stinkin' height adjustment !!! Adjust the sag correctly. For me with the lowering links, I was at the edge of needing a new spring....it changes the rear geometry and I doubt it does it for the good. Dropping the front fork also effects the steering.
I'm happy I'm back to stock. If you REALLY need to lower the bike, go to someone who knows what they are doing and get new front springs and the rear shock revalved/new spring. Then you will be lower AND retain great, if not better than stock, handling. There's no cheap way to dothis right.[&o]
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