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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: ben on October 15, 2012, 03:11:20 AM

Title: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: ben on October 15, 2012, 03:11:20 AM

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.

   

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: Dutch-K5 Fan on October 15, 2012, 06:04:18 AM

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

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: Motorrad on October 15, 2012, 12:50:54 PM

There is all 2008 Kx450 stuff on mine...

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: 81cr450 on October 15, 2012, 04:12:41 PM

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

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: bilger69 on February 17, 2013, 03:46:29 AM

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

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: Polar-Bus on February 17, 2013, 10:48:54 AM

If you could figure out a way to use '06+ Yamaha Kayaba  SSS  "speed sensitive" forks on the K5, that would be a HUGE upgrade in plushness. Both my previous '07 YZ450F, and my current '08 YZ125 have these forks, and let me tell ya' they are AMAZING !  I believe the '06+ SSS forks are 48mm

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: bilger69 on February 17, 2013, 10:52:49 AM

That would be awesome too i'll have to check up on that thanks for the info. Also need somethin for the rear too

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: Polar-Bus on February 17, 2013, 11:22:29 AM

I wonder if you can piece together the YZ's 48mm top an bottom clamps to the KX500's  stem post ?
 

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: USMC 500 on February 17, 2013, 11:40:34 AM

Here is the link to Motorrad's kx450 front end upgrade......

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,6712.msg50653.html#msg50653 (http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,6712.msg50653.html#msg50653)

Title: Re: KX500 with Yamaha suspension?
Post by: Polar-Bus on February 17, 2013, 12:14:23 PM

Good read !