kx 125 shock is soft.

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m4i2k2e2

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• Feb 16, 2008

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i bought a 1998 kx 125. someone had the suspension done for a 120 pound rider. i can push down on the shock and it is very soft. how do i stiffen the rear shock? does it have to do with my rebound or compression damping( i think thats what its called, i cant remember).

also, what will the lock nuts on the shock absober do? what i messed with that, will that just increase the height or what?
thanks for all the help.

-mike.

 

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minutz

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• Feb 17, 2008

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They most likley changed the spring if its that soft or the shock needs to be rebuilt. Go to the MX-Tech site under support and the tuning guide, it will help you in the set-up.

 

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ok, thank you. what are some signs of a shock needing to be rebuilt?

 

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Any sign of leaking around the shaft or if it has not been done for a year or so depending on the amount of ride time, the oil gets contaminated rather quickly.

 

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• Feb 18, 2008

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he didnt ride the bike for a really long time. i just know he was a really light kid. i mean i can push the rear down easily. i can get it all the way to the bottom but it is just soft. i just want to stiffen it up. its way to soft for whoops and jumping.