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Canadian Daves JustKDX
Lowering the KDX 220 - specs
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[QUOTE="Canadian Dave, post: 151970, member: 16102"] Welcome to DRN Mike, Mike the KDX's suspension is out of balance from the factory. The fork springs are good for those in the 130lb range and the shock spring is good for those in the 170 plus range. This causes poor handling that is normally rectified by installing heavier fork springs to bring the suspension back in to balance front to rear. You'll be in the same boat as Michelle was/is and in your case will want to go in the reverse direction of most people and install a lighter rate shock spring. Given Michelle based her spring selection on professional advice and weighs about the same as you I wouldn't hesitate to duplicate her set up. That said suspension set up is very rider dependent and professional advice is only a phone call away. I'd avoid raising the fork in the triple clamps more than a few mm if you can as it alters chassis geometry and makes for a fast turning/twitchy bike that isn't as stable at speed. Installing appropriate rate fork springs and if need be longer dog bones will likely be enough. If not you can always take a little off the seat foam as you mentioned. When/if you have the funds the suspension can be lowered internally then resprung and revalved with better results. David [/QUOTE]
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