Reuniting with the KDX family, looking at a 01 KDX220

[julien_d]

I'd like to lower my kdx. Problem is the yz forks are taller than stock, and I have them as far up in the clamps as I can just to get back to stock(ish) geometry. If I lower the rear with links, well......

I have a hard enough time with the front end washing out as it is. Thinking of shaving the seat, but i'm not sure how much there is to gain from that.

 

[denbsteph]

Delayed post on reporting the suspension mod. The bike rides about the same, the front end is of course a little stiffer. No unwanted sudden launching from the seat. Since the bike has been dropped internally 2" it does not have that sudden front end rising throughout the gears. I just have to move back a little on the seat, then she pulls wheelies at ease. As far as confidence goes, it is night and day. I can hit the tight trails with confidence, I have not tipped over yet, but West Virginia still waits.

Speaking of West Virginia, a bunch of us are planning on being up there July 21 thru the 24. We will be riding the Outlaw trails. We will be a mixed bunch of riders, 4 wheelers, bikes and I believe there is going to be a Razor with us. Right now the count is at 14 riders. We might even hit Southern Exposure the first night we get there, lots of TATA'S!!! If you see a KDX with what appears to be a kid riding it, in that group, more than likely it will be me. Stop over and say hey!, we might even have a beer for ya!!

 

[pistons]

A pic of my KDX

This thread is a great read :)