Hi,
I have an 04 KDX 200 which I've just had the suspension fully done on (gold valves, new springs, reshimmed). It feels way better with the suspension done but I'm having issues with the front wheel deflecting on rocks (approx fist sized and a bit bigger) and bumps/ruts. My dad has an 06 wr450f which I can fly along on with no fear of deflection. However when I hop back on mine it feels loose and twitchy.
I've lowered the forks in the triple clamps so they are flush at the top and adjusted my bars forward a bit which has helped. Currently the bike has a Michelin Starcross MS3 on the front and a Metzler Motocross MC4 on the back. Normally run about 11 to 12 psi in both ends.
Would a steering damper help? If so how have other KDX owners found them? (I have searched).
Is it even possible for the KDX to sail across everything without a thought like the WR does? Or is that the limitations of a dated 200cc 2 stroke vs a modern 450cc 4 stroke?
Thanks,
Glen
I have an 04 KDX 200 which I've just had the suspension fully done on (gold valves, new springs, reshimmed). It feels way better with the suspension done but I'm having issues with the front wheel deflecting on rocks (approx fist sized and a bit bigger) and bumps/ruts. My dad has an 06 wr450f which I can fly along on with no fear of deflection. However when I hop back on mine it feels loose and twitchy.
I've lowered the forks in the triple clamps so they are flush at the top and adjusted my bars forward a bit which has helped. Currently the bike has a Michelin Starcross MS3 on the front and a Metzler Motocross MC4 on the back. Normally run about 11 to 12 psi in both ends.
Would a steering damper help? If so how have other KDX owners found them? (I have searched).
Is it even possible for the KDX to sail across everything without a thought like the WR does? Or is that the limitations of a dated 200cc 2 stroke vs a modern 450cc 4 stroke?
Thanks,
Glen