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Need info on K5 supension changes

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Dioxide211:
I have a 93 K5 and I am curious if that will be adequate for MX with a revalve and respring  or is there a big enough of a difference on the newer ones to justify buying one. I am a 260lb rider and I am not sure what class. I never really race I just go to tracks for open practice. I would guess B class. I keep up with all but the fast guys.  Any input in this are would be great ......Dioxide

Paul:
The 93 has a 43MM front fork but they offer a .48 front spring for that. The largest front spring they offer for the 46MM is a .46. That spring (.46 is good for a 225 or so pound rider so they 43MM with a .48 would be your best bet.

Dioxide211:
Thanks for the info Paul. What year K5 would I have to get to get suspension on par with my 97 KX250? Did the K5's get updated in 97 as well? Thanks in advance...........Dioxide

Dioxide211:
Anybody????????

91kx:
the 96 500 had the same as the 95 250 and the 97 & up I believe had the 96 46mm forks.My 91 has the same forks as yours and i like them but I need to change the oil and set them up for my weight.They're so much better than my 92 cr forks even after having the cr forks resprung and revalved.The only thing I do not like is the blue anodizing.

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