Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Rear Shock
5dracing:
I went to .48 in the front for the same reasons as Paul did (my weight) and the rear I went to a 5.6 and allow 4" of sag. The bike sags about 1.5" on its own.
Also went to 10wt oil.
I ride alot of MX track with my son.
hughes:
I just ordered .50 for up front and 6.4 for the rear. I ordered them through the monkeybutt. The monkey was the cheapest. I hope these springs will help my old bike. :|
Paul:
--- Quote from: hughes on April 13, 2006, 01:45:16 AM ---I just ordered .50 for up front and 6.4 for the rear. I ordered them through the monkeybutt. The monkey was the cheapest. I hope these springs will help my old bike. :|
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Jeff is also partnered up with Palo Verde suspensions here in Phoenix so he's a resource for suspension tips / tricks as well. Don't sweat it hughes, the old girl is gonna be much better to ride after that change ;) I noticed once my suspension was setup for my weight and riding style I could ride faster and longer with less fatigue.
hughes:
Thanks. I may look into gold valves for this thing later this year. I am spending way to much money on this bike but I like the old bike and just can't turn loose the 2500.00 or more to get a newer 500. I hope after the house is done and next years income tax rolls around it's new bike time.
hughes:
New springs showed up today. Hope to install them this weekend. I going to change the rear shock fluid while am at it. Doctor said I need one more weekend without riding to let my tumb heal. I hope after this week end I can try out the new springs and report back.
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