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sandblaster:
Get a compression release from Larry Weichman and that will not be a problem any more..
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,6445.0.html
Ron:
Thanks for advice. My priority will be suspension. Since I have 2 stock KX500s it should be easy to compare modified suspension to unmodified.
While I'm at it, I have two similar KDX220s which my both my sons ride. One KDX they like and the other KDX they hate. My sons say the suspension sucks on one.
Looks like the coming days will be focused on suspension. Hopefully I'll be a lot more knowledgeable and have better handling bikes.
Thanks again for help.
Ron
turdle:
--- Quote from: Ron on August 26, 2013, 04:22:11 PM ---I don't know how to do these things but I'm sure my mechanic who specializes in setting up racing suspensions will be able to do this. He works from his house so his rates are less than bigger shops. I don't mind spending a few hundred dollars per bike if that will do it.
While we're on the KX500 topic, does anyone have any tips on right boot preservation.
I like Alpine Star Tech 3 because they are cheap and comfortable. Unfortunately I go through a couple of pair a year because the kick starter wears a hole in boot. Once the hole is worn through and it's wet, starting becomes more difficult because the foot slips off. Any ideas or is it just part of life with a KX500? I don't want to buy expensive boots because I may end up with the same problem.
instead of getting new boots, take them to your local shoe repair, or send them to me :-D, and have themresoled.
--- End quote ---
Ron:
I took my Alpine Star Tech 3 (with hole in right boot) to the cobbler. He said it couldn't be repaired because the sole was part of the entire boot.
Ron:
I talked to my mechanic about my suspension, dog bones, reps ringing etc. and he agreed this was very important.
He also told me that he has set up both my bikes last year for trail riding for my height and weight. I guess I forgot.
Also he said KX500 has longer wheel base and grater rake than KDX220 therfore not as nimble in trails.
I am now more informed.
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