On the Fredette section of the JustKDX website, he recommends stiffer clutch springs P/N 92144-1484. These are springs from a 1990 KX250. I was interested, but when I spoke to Jeff by phone a couple of weeks ago he said that he was recommending different ones now. I said fine, and ordered a set. Fast forward 2.5 weeks. I just got my new plates & spring, but the invoice says that they are 92144-1160, but that's the number for the '97 to '01 stock springs (Kawi changed springs after the '96 model year). So now I don't know if I have stock springs or not. They are definitely heavier duty than my stock '96 ones (92144-1559), but they are also a good deal shorter. The nominal length for new springs, according to the shop manual, is 1.52 inches. These new ones are just 1.4 inches. That nearly a 1/8th in difference. My guess is that the invoice is meant to represent that the springs are intended to replace the Kawasaki 92144-1160 stock springs, but the length thing has me concerned. I have this ugly vision of taking the clutch cover on and off as I play with the pusher plate shims to get the engagement range right. I tried to get Senior Fredette on the phone, but he was not answering and his message machine was full or fubar. I'll keep trying, but I thought someone here could straighten me out.
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96 KDX 200
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96 KDX 200