Who does the WP to KYB insert conversion?

eastcoastmx54
Edited Date/Time 3/25/2020 9:55am
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also the shock revalve to match. I’m located in Ohio but don’t mind shipping anywhere in the US. Thanks
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Baton Rouge 10/2/2019 11:14am
10/2/2019 11:14am
I believe Enzo Racing is doing it and the guy has a lot of knowledge and experience over KYB set up
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Baton Rouge wrote:
I believe Enzo Racing is doing it and the guy has a lot of knowledge and experience over KYB set up
I know Enzo has done them.
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There was a set done by Corey at Protune in the for sale section a while back, I think he’s out of Ohio.
Enzo would be a great choice as well.

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ProTune is in Ohio and has been doing these conversions for a while at a reasonable price. I’ve never tried them but heard nothing but good things.
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FCR is in ohio too. Worth giving them a call
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Active ride suspension down in Florida. Matt did mine about 3 years ago and loved it.
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I did the mx tech mid valve, so far it's really good, fairly cheap option.
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eastcoastmx54 wrote:
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also...
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also the shock revalve to match. I’m located in Ohio but don’t mind shipping anywhere in the US. Thanks
Why conversion? 99% of Vitards swears that the air fork on Ktm is the best ! Lol
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I bought a used set of WP forks with KYB inserts already installed by TBT Racing for my '19 KTM 350sxf. Best money I ever spent. Great performance, but TBT's customer service was lacking....called and e-mailed asking about spring rates, but got no response.
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Johnny Weisman at The Ride Shop in Arizona. He used to be at TBT Arizona. He did mine and they are Awesome!
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Enzo did my 19 350 and did an awesome job. They use the Technical Touch Lugs which is much better than machining the already light OEM Lugs like a lot of the shops do. Pretty well priced too!


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Ulrich Performance in Tennessee... several A class Gncc guys are very happy with theirs
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Anyone gone half way? KYB damping in one fork, AER spring fork retained on the other side?
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I’ve been building complete replacement forks for customers so they can keep them when they sell their bike to recoup some of the cost or move to the next bike.





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eastcoastmx54 wrote:
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also...
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also the shock revalve to match. I’m located in Ohio but don’t mind shipping anywhere in the US. Thanks
xr70 wrote:
Why conversion? 99% of Vitards swears that the air fork on Ktm is the best ! Lol
Are the stock forks that bad?

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zippytech wrote:
Are the stock forks that bad?
I have 2019 FC 350 with 25 hours and the forks are not that bad.........they have gotten better with time and playing with air pressure and clickers. A bit of a PIA. Compared to my Yamaha SSS suspension, the WP is not even close out of the box. Still, quite usable, but again, not at the top of the pile. What I find is there a lack of plushness, and the feedback from the front tire is very different with air vs spring. On top of these two issues, is the extra work involved. My SSS KYB was all set with a few clicks after breaking them in, and I never felt a need to change anything. The WP needs me to have my air pump handy, and a screw driver nearby every time I ride.
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eastcoastmx54 wrote:
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also...
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also the shock revalve to match. I’m located in Ohio but don’t mind shipping anywhere in the US. Thanks
xr70 wrote:
Why conversion? 99% of Vitards swears that the air fork on Ktm is the best ! Lol
zippytech wrote:
Are the stock forks that bad?
They are only very bad when you ride a well set up fork back to back(KYB, SHOWA, Cone Valve). If you never have ridden a great set of forks the AER are good.
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Tomok wrote:
Johnny Weisman at The Ride Shop in Arizona. He used to be at TBT Arizona. He did mine and they are Awesome!
I didn't know Johnny had moved on from TBT. Is Ride Shop his own? I've had two setups from him and they were really good for me (KYB conversion and TAC to SFF conversion).
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Tomok wrote:
Johnny Weisman at The Ride Shop in Arizona. He used to be at TBT Arizona. He did mine and they are Awesome!
coastie44 wrote:
I didn't know Johnny had moved on from TBT. Is Ride Shop his own? I've had two setups from him and they were really good for...
I didn't know Johnny had moved on from TBT. Is Ride Shop his own? I've had two setups from him and they were really good for me (KYB conversion and TAC to SFF conversion).
Yes, I believe so.
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slipdog wrote:
I’ve been building complete replacement forks for customers so they can keep them when they sell their bike to recoup some of the cost or move...
I’ve been building complete replacement forks for customers so they can keep them when they sell their bike to recoup some of the cost or move to the next bike.





Slipdog, Can you text me please.. Curious for a set of wp kyb converted forks.

Joe - 214-817-7811
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Johnny Depp 1/3/2020 8:14am
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MX-Tech Lucky drop in cartridges are another cost effective mod. It uses upgraded components for KYB's. It is not however closed cartridge yet still very good MX forks. About $1k DIY.
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eastcoastmx54 wrote:
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also...
I have a 20 KTM 450 and was wondering if anyone could refer me to someone or company doing this KYB insert conversion kit and also the shock revalve to match. I’m located in Ohio but don’t mind shipping anywhere in the US. Thanks
xr70 wrote:
Why conversion? 99% of Vitards swears that the air fork on Ktm is the best ! Lol
No. They really dont. Did you see about 3 guys say they like them and all of a sudden that equates to 99%?
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UGOTBIT 1/3/2020 9:41am
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What year/model KYB carts are best for 4CS/AER conversions? I’ve seen/heard a lot of different things.
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Jeremy Macbeth 1/3/2020 9:48am
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Is there any factory KTM rider (motocross, off-road, enduro) running the AER forks?
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Jeremy Macbeth wrote:
Is there any factory KTM rider (motocross, off-road, enduro) running the AER forks?
How many factory riders are running regular SSS forks? Probably the same number?

Apparently Jerry robin ran a season on revalved aer, and james Dunn won a emx250 round on aer also.... see the stock bike thread...
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xr70 wrote:
Why conversion? 99% of Vitards swears that the air fork on Ktm is the best ! Lol
zippytech wrote:
Are the stock forks that bad?
CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
They are only very bad when you ride a well set up fork back to back(KYB, SHOWA, Cone Valve). If you never have ridden a great...
They are only very bad when you ride a well set up fork back to back(KYB, SHOWA, Cone Valve). If you never have ridden a great set of forks the AER are good.
^^This^^ Once you’ve ridden on good set ups with Showa & KYB spring forks the WP 48AER feel mediocre at best. Personally don’t like the vague feeling you get on the front end / tire especially in turns.
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