Maintenance & Technical > KX250 / KX125
lowering a 250
gwcrim:
Since I decided to put my '89 500 in mothballs for a while, I've been getting my '02 250 ready to ride. One of the mandatory mods for me is to lower the bike. I ride woods only and I have short legs.... 30' inseam. I lowered my 500 with a set of suspension links. So I was looking things over and had a EUREKA moment.
The stock links from my 500 are the perfect length to lower the rear of the 250 by about 2 inches! They are 2mm to wide, so that needs to be dealt with but the ride height is now MUCH better suited for my style.
Jeeks:
Do you have any pics of the installation?
You'll need to adjust your suspension accordingly. Would be nice to find a "bolt-on" lowering device for 125/250's. I see that question asked alot.
Platypus:
They are available.
http://www.mountainmotorsports.biz/pages/customcatalogs/viewcategories/59/Dirt_Bike_Lowering_Link.aspx
moron:
I used a spring off of a KTM to lower mine 2". It works a treat and is much cheaper it only cost ?10 from ebay.
gwcrim:
Sorry, no pics. But it's about a 5 minute job with the bike sitting on a 5 gallon bucket.
I went this route because I already had the links on the shelf. I bet you can grab a set on Ebay for next to nothing.
Yeah..... I'm a cheap azz.
As for adjusting the suspension.... the rear seems OK. But the forks are sort of harsh. I have yet to work on them.
Keep in mind that I'm old and slow and I don't need perfect suspension settings.
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