KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: gowen on February 20, 2004, 04:30:23 PM

Title: KX Rear Shock
Post by: gowen on February 20, 2004, 04:30:23 PM

:shock: Well, after thinking I did a wonderful job getting my KX back to running for the summer, I blow the rear suspension.  :roll:

I have a buddy with a 1989 KX125 junk bike, but with a good rear shock. Would anybody know if that would fit on a '90 KX500? They look exacly the same as do 85% of the parts. <- which I have borrowed  :D from before..

Title: KX Rear Shock
Post by: demographic on February 20, 2004, 11:29:49 PM

I think that 500 shockers are set up differently cos on average, 500 riders have eaten more pies :D

You could check part numbers on buykawasaki.com to find out

Title: KX Rear Shock
Post by: kawdude on February 21, 2004, 12:59:41 PM

I'm pretty sure that all the rears are the same.  I know a 250 fits a 500 and I would assume Kaw would not make a bunch of different shocks for their bikes.  They definately could be setup differently internally.  If they look the same just try it.

Title: KX Rear Shock
Post by: teamgreen500 on February 22, 2004, 11:49:47 AM

Internally they are compatible; HOWEVER! They have entirely DIFFERENT valving. You need to have your stocker rebuilt and re-valved.

Manny

Title: KX Rear Shock
Post by: gowen on February 22, 2004, 06:50:47 PM

Well, I'd like to ride this coming weekend. So, until I find another one or get mine rebuilt (prefer another one), I just installed it. It fits fine. It's better than riding with a blown shock.

Thanks guys.