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KX500 with Yamaha suspension?

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ben:
I have a 1992 KX500 and was thinking about upgrading the suspension components. 

I weigh about 215 without gear, 6? 1? tall, and I will ride the bike in vet mx/vintage mx. 

I was thinking about using someone like Factory Connection for heavier springs and/or suspension revalving, but then a friend of mine suggested possibly trying to put newer modern forks (or a new modern complete front end) on the KX500.  I have access to a friend's blown up 2003 Yamaha YZ450F that might be a good starting point.

Has anyone done this before?

Thanks.

   

Dutch-K5 Fan:
My uncle has a 92 kx500 with ?hlins forks of a yz. There some pics here on the site of it, Red Bull Knock out could be a search link.
It works super, better then the stock forks. For mx it's perfect, for dessert you need a steering damper.
At 80mph or so it wil head shake to much.

Dutchie

Motorrad:
There is all 2008 Kx450 stuff on mine...

81cr450:
DO IT . Let us know how well it works for you, & what you had to do. I "think" the dogbone will help that set-up even more.

X2 on the steering stabilizer,  tightening up the rake really makes them rattle the bars at speed. I need one before I eat it. Really small repetative bumps is where you'll notice it most, like wash boards

bilger69:
MOTORRAD  How did You get the 2008 KX450 suspension on your K5?   VERY INTERESTED

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