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KX 500 rear end kick up on jumps. Help!
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[QUOTE="mmmbeergood, post: 659375, member: 38805"] OK, I'm still getting used to my new kx 500. I bit it today cause the rear end kicked back up over a jump and threw me off the bike. I've now got a gash in my right lower leg from the footpeg. I rode my buddy's YZ 250 over the same jump, and it didn't do that. I've toyed with the suspension, and I believe the problem is the race sag. On my KDX 200 it was 4 1/2 inches (difference measured in rear suspension travel from bike weight to rider weight). On my KX 500 it's about 2 1/4 inches. I have the Owner's manual and it gives me the measurement for stock, 223 mm mounting bolt to spring cap, for a 160 lb rider. Right now it's 220 mm and I weigh 185. My question is, what is the proper racer sag for this bike? Neither the owners, or service manual say this. Thanks... Gordo [/QUOTE]
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