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Need info on K5 supension changes

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KXcam22:
What's the best overall mod for the '92 forks.  I have .42 springs (200lbs) but I can't seem to find a happy medium between smoothness (need low oil level) and preventing bottoming (need high oil level).  I have thought of the race tech base valve, the do-it yourself kit since I am too far away to send my forks for a re-valve. Any ideas would be appreciated. Cam.

Paul:

--- Quote from: KXcam22 ---What's the best overall mod for the '92 forks.  I have .42 springs (200lbs) but I can't seem to find a happy medium between smoothness (need low oil level) and preventing bottoming (need high oil level).  I have thought of the race tech base valve, the do-it yourself kit since I am too far away to send my forks for a re-valve. Any ideas would be appreciated. Cam.
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.42's are good for about 150lbs. I run .46's and they are for 210lbs.

KXcam22:
Is it worth getting progressive rate springs? Cam.

Dioxide211:
Thanks for the info guys. That little detail was driving me crazy. I think I am going to try and tune the suspension on the K5 and see if I can get it close to my KX250. I am guessing it will need a revalve and new springs in both ends though. I wiegh 260lbs without my gear on. If not I guess I will start looking for a 97+ K5.  

The 96-97 update was the last suspension upgrade on the K5, correct? ..........Dioxide

mikesmith:
Yes.

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