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Hey all, just picked up my first ever KX and want to check/set sag. The ring nuts aren't easily accessible especially with spanners.
Anyone familiar with the KX rear shock provide some advice or tips in getting to and adjusting the rings? Hopefully without disassembling the whole rear of the bike.
Oh, and also some good suspension numbers, I'm 185lbs dry, slow vet, for mx only.
Thanks!
motion pro or tusk shock punch if you don’t already have one. I have the same gen bike, it’s harder to access than most but do-able. The X-trig preload adjuster is nice to have for quickly changing sag.
Nice! I’ll check them out and buy one. Hate to spend the money for a one time use more than likely but if it makes it easier it'll be worth it.
Thanks!
A long drift is what you need. Rotate the spring by hand with the bike on a stand.
A long drift?
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Usually works well. However the way this model’s reservoir sits with the airbox and frame in close proximity, it would be ideal to have something curved like the tusk punch. The motion pro one isn’t curved but has a brass tip so that if you do miss the collars and hit the shock body by mistake, the brass tip is less likely to damage threads.
https://www.revzilla.com/dirt-bike/moose-racing-shock-spanner-tool
100-102mm makes em’ turn right quick, 104-105mm is more relaxed (for faster/sandier tracks). Always best to check in full gear, at the start of the day (when shock and bike are cold), consistently (especially with brand new bikes and/or springs).
PS: Congratulations on the new scoot
I actually happened to have a set of these and the middle sized pry bar worked like a champ!
There’s a metal dime-sized spot just for hammering.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-pry-bar-set-66840.html
Thank you!
I’m right at 100mm of sag now. Tried lengthening the spring by 4 full rotations and it’s still at 100mm? Can’t get it to move up the sag?
^Make sure you are measuring at the exact same spots, and also make sure you are doing this in the same body position. (I prefer standing on the pegs in a neutral stance.)
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