I know there is a lot of talk about the front end being soft on the KDX but can anyone clear this up for me?
I weigh just about 210lbs so I realize I need heavier springs; so which ones and is it going to correct what I have been experiencing so far?
I rode this thing three times so far and from what I have gathered thus far is that I really love the power of this bike however the front end leaves a lot to be desired.
I've ridden in three different types of terrain thus far and from each ride I seem to experience the same eery feeling.The most uninspiring feeling I've yet to experience with any dirt bike.It all comes from the front end .Riding in woods trails the bike is great until you come across anything resembling soft or loose soil or mud.The front end just wants to washout everywhere.The same applied the second ride in deep loose sand except only worse.This thing goes wherever it wants! No control at all.I just sat and watched the guy on his YZ426F rip through it like he was on solid ground.I realize the power difference however this thing has enough power just no front end.The last ride today was on a motoX track.Forget it.Nearly bit it from the front fender constantly wacking the tire.Nearly killed me.The sand in the berms again washed out the front end and some trail riding today as well told the same story.The muddy ruts were a challenge that should have been a lot easier if the front end would just go where I wanted it to.I used to own a Rm 125 and that thing went wherever I pointed it!
Well , will springs help, or should I find a KX250 front end(don't know if it would fit anyways) or should I get another bike altogether.It's an 02 220 and I like it very much,just want to feel more confident about riding it.One last thing.The amount of flex when you grab the front wheel between your legs and push on either side of the handlebars seems way to be way too much.Is this front end too weak for my bodyweight?Seems to have a far too flexible set of forks.Oh by the way losing weight is not what is required for those that may have been thinking of suggesting so! I am a very solid 210 so keep your Jenny Craig or Richard Simmons wisecracks for the fat chicks!!!!!
Just want to make this thing enjoyable to ride so I would value your input.
I weigh just about 210lbs so I realize I need heavier springs; so which ones and is it going to correct what I have been experiencing so far?
I rode this thing three times so far and from what I have gathered thus far is that I really love the power of this bike however the front end leaves a lot to be desired.
I've ridden in three different types of terrain thus far and from each ride I seem to experience the same eery feeling.The most uninspiring feeling I've yet to experience with any dirt bike.It all comes from the front end .Riding in woods trails the bike is great until you come across anything resembling soft or loose soil or mud.The front end just wants to washout everywhere.The same applied the second ride in deep loose sand except only worse.This thing goes wherever it wants! No control at all.I just sat and watched the guy on his YZ426F rip through it like he was on solid ground.I realize the power difference however this thing has enough power just no front end.The last ride today was on a motoX track.Forget it.Nearly bit it from the front fender constantly wacking the tire.Nearly killed me.The sand in the berms again washed out the front end and some trail riding today as well told the same story.The muddy ruts were a challenge that should have been a lot easier if the front end would just go where I wanted it to.I used to own a Rm 125 and that thing went wherever I pointed it!
Well , will springs help, or should I find a KX250 front end(don't know if it would fit anyways) or should I get another bike altogether.It's an 02 220 and I like it very much,just want to feel more confident about riding it.One last thing.The amount of flex when you grab the front wheel between your legs and push on either side of the handlebars seems way to be way too much.Is this front end too weak for my bodyweight?Seems to have a far too flexible set of forks.Oh by the way losing weight is not what is required for those that may have been thinking of suggesting so! I am a very solid 210 so keep your Jenny Craig or Richard Simmons wisecracks for the fat chicks!!!!!
Just want to make this thing enjoyable to ride so I would value your input.
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