just a little bigger

[yz80nbeast]

hey guys i have just bought a new kx125, and still have my pw80 and i want to make it alittle bigger(so it can be a pit bike) i have already made new mounts to give about 2 inches of lift, and i wanted to know if ther is anymore homemade things i can do, i was looking at the swing arm and the spring attachment holes, and thought about what of i put something between them to give it just a little more lift, what do you guys think? :laugh:

 

[anarchy420]

i think that in your information it says that you sold the PW80

 

[yz80nbeast]

no my information says i sold my yz80 if read correctly, i never put the pw80 as one of my bikes.

 

[WakeSS]

Shock Options

I've been looking for some ways to do this and/or replace the shock without having to drop $300...
I see numerous posts about drilling a new shock mount 1" lower on the frame resulting in a 4" lift. I just don't get where they are drilling the frame. There is a box section where the shock currently mounts.If you go down the frame 1" you're out of that boxed section and staight across the frame tubes. Just doesn't look like a solid place to mount to me. Maybe I'm just not understanding where they drilled the new holes? I have not seen any pictures of this done.

There is a $20 part called the X-Tender that gives the same 4" rear lift. This is basically just a threaded piece that goes in between the shock rod and shock eye, effectively makeing the shock length an ~1" longer.

The best option, since the stock shock sucks anyway would be a better shock replacement. There is the ~$300 Works shock , but I think that's real close to the stock length of 10.75". and it's $300 on a $1000 bike
I was in Northern Tools and saw a baja Motorsports Dirt Runner with a decent MX shock...and started thinking that could be a cheap replacement but I haven't been able to find any place that sells parts for the Chinese dirt bikes, a few for atv parts, but not the MX bikes. :bang: I bet you could pick one of those up for around $100. If you can find the parts.

I've tried looking through shock specs for the big 4 and nothing is really close to that 10.75-11.75" range. I was hoping to find something similar there and pick up a parted out piece from eBay.

There are replacement fork and shock springs for $80-100 set. Apparently the ttr-90 stuff will work but I have not done it personally.
Forks, can be filled higher with 15wt oil and preload spacers added to give some extra front height and stiffen it up a bit.

I saw a post about replacing with YZ80/85 forks that said the only mod needed was the axle hubs drilled out.

If anyone has any other info let us know! :cool:

 

[yz80nbeast]

im about to look for this extender right now and i have pics of the way to drill the new hole for the 2inch lift(wat it really is) i have done it to my bike and it gives it a pitbike feel and wheelie and jump wise it too much fun a have had to order a nw hu yesterday

 

[yz80nbeast]

http://www.4strokes.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16211

 

[WakeSS]

:cool: Thanks for the link!

 

[yz80nbeast]

Anytime u know we are all one big family up here I found the x tender and I was looking at the difference from when you move the mounts back and its probably going to be even hgher because I have done this and then I won't have to worry about my make it into a pitbike problem this will save me money on a new shock and wil make my bike easier to wheelie, endo, and all around monuver, thanks guys u just saved me loads of money.

 

[yz80nbeast]

I also know the link for the chinese bike parts for really good prices I just made a order for a couple of things that came up to about 90 bucks and the guy that ships the parts out bumped my parts up to priority and it should be here buy friday. The link is www.scooterparts4less.com it a really great site with great prices

 

[WakeSS]

Did the new shock mount

Well my boy and I did the shock remount last night, along with 1/2" preload spacers in the forks, and went to a 14 tooth front spocket. It was late we we got done but I'll try to ride test ( i.e. wheelie test) it today.
It definetly raised the rear but I think you're right, 2-3" tops. It's actually probably perfect for him with the preload spacers in the forks.
Thanks for the link, I may end up getting one of those adjustable 11.5" shocks if the stocker is still too soft.

Did you happen to pick up a pair of the HD Pegs from that site? The price is right and they look sweet but not sure if they'll fit the PW80. Are the mounts different from the typical 50 mounts?

Was the "new mounts to give 2 inches of lift" in your first post the shock remount or did you do something different?

 

[yz80nbeast]

Naw I did the shock remount and it gave me a desecent lift and I have fun and I'm 5 11 147 pounds but I'm ordering the extender tonight

 

[yz80nbeast]

Do you guys think if I buy two x tenders(rather than one) they might brake,or should I just get one they don't say if one is recomended or not.

 

[WakeSS]

I don't know if the chain will clear the end of the swing arm with that much lift. I'd say get one and if you can still run the shock in the lower mount. At least you are not out another $25 if you can't use it.

 

[yz80nbeast]

Oh ok ill get one then