KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: 95formula847 on July 02, 2009, 04:08:01 PM

Title: 91 KX5 Rear shock
Post by: 95formula847 on July 02, 2009, 04:08:01 PM

I took my bike to the shop i work at today. I put 400 psi of nitrogen in it and its def alot better than when it was empty. How high should the bike sit stock? Like top of rear tire to fender? How much should it drop with a rider on it? I weigh 200 lbs.

Title: Re: 91 KX5 Rear shock
Post by: Hillclimb#42 on July 02, 2009, 11:17:39 PM

Search for "Sag" topic covered by Paul. Its a very good write-up.

Title: Re: 91 KX5 Rear shock
Post by: Danger4u2 on July 02, 2009, 11:52:52 PM

I bought one of these, makes it easy.  You don't have to have this tool.

http://www.asvinventions.com/SAG_Scale/

Pauls:  http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,563.0.html

(Set your race sag 1st - Then check static sag)
http://www.tootechracing.com/suspension_tips.htm

DETERMINING THE PROPER REAR SHOCK SPRING RATE
http://www.tootechracing.com/Static%20Sag%20Suspension%20Tip.htm

This company has lots of info, home page.
http://www.tootechracing.com/Home%202nd.htm