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450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?

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wayno51:
I'm considering putting 450 forks on the 500. Has anybody been through this...know anyone who has? Comments, input welcome.

Motorrad:
I have... 

Used 08 kx450f front end.  Emig racing stem.  And made my own steering stop. 

Easy as pie

is it worth it?
To me it is. I love the old geometry for desert.  Hate the new stuff for it.  But love the suspension

I havnt ridden it yet with the new forks. Need to get them revalved/sprung.   

But the differance to quote BDI "Like atari vs x-box"   

greencannon:
That sounds like a hot setup. I like the old geometry as well. Often wondered about same front end too.
Moto, make sure you post results on that please.

Motorrad:

--- Quote from: greencannon on August 25, 2010, 03:02:35 PM ---That sounds like a hot setup. I like the old geometry as well. Often wondered about same front end too.
Moto, make sure you post results on that please.

--- End quote ---

I think I'm more excited about new front brakes that may actually stop this thing

greencannon:
lol, I'm so used to 01 brakes that I'd probably launch myself over the bars with new stuff. I ride a  newer 450 occasionaly and don't like the brakes. way too touchy

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