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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: wayno51 on August 25, 2010, 01:11:56 PM

Title: 450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?
Post by: wayno51 on August 25, 2010, 01:11:56 PM
I'm considering putting 450 forks on the 500. Has anybody been through this...know anyone who has? Comments, input welcome.
Title: Re: 450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?
Post by: Motorrad on August 25, 2010, 01:23:51 PM
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"   
Title: Re: 450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: 450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?
Post by: Motorrad on August 25, 2010, 03:59:56 PM
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.

I think I'm more excited about new front brakes that may actually stop this thing
Title: Re: 450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?
Post by: greencannon on August 25, 2010, 04:30:38 PM
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
Title: Re: 450 forks on a 500...is it worth it?
Post by: Motorrad on August 25, 2010, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: greencannon on August 25, 2010, 04:30:38 PM
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

I'm so used to good brakes on my other stuff that my 1991 kx was spooky