I am trying to make my KX’s suspension plusher for woods riding. Kawasaki does not diagram or explain the fork valve assembly in the shop manual, does anyone know where to get this information?
I have removed the compression-valving unit from the bottom of the forks and examined it. The first thing I noticed, was the bolt on top of the unit is crimped on. Are there any issues with filing the perforations down to get the bolt off? The second thing I noticed was the KX has about 4 tapered shims and a stack of what looks like 8 identical shims. Compared to a friend’s KTM 300 EXC that has a plush suspension the KX stack is thick. His stack has about 4 tapered shims and a stack of about 2 identical shims. Is it logical to assume that by removing some of the 8 identical shims I could affect the pushiness of the suspension? I have not been able to find any good information on the web that explains how to re-valve a suspension. From what I can gather, it is part art and lots of experience. Can any of you suspension wizards point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Scott
I have removed the compression-valving unit from the bottom of the forks and examined it. The first thing I noticed, was the bolt on top of the unit is crimped on. Are there any issues with filing the perforations down to get the bolt off? The second thing I noticed was the KX has about 4 tapered shims and a stack of what looks like 8 identical shims. Compared to a friend’s KTM 300 EXC that has a plush suspension the KX stack is thick. His stack has about 4 tapered shims and a stack of about 2 identical shims. Is it logical to assume that by removing some of the 8 identical shims I could affect the pushiness of the suspension? I have not been able to find any good information on the web that explains how to re-valve a suspension. From what I can gather, it is part art and lots of experience. Can any of you suspension wizards point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Scott