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Loft80 Added a reply to WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/28/2020 5:05am I don't know what unit you are reffering to, but in europe we typically use newton meters. My manual states that the stock spring is 4.6 NM in EU-model. I even bought new ones that were definitely 4.6 NM and compared to the stock ones that were in it and they are completely the same. But thank you for trying...
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Loft80 Added a reply to WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/28/2020 2:13am UPDATE: Thank you everyone for your replies! I am so happy to be a part of the motocross community where people from the other side of the world are willing to help out idiot strangers like me. This sport is awesome. I think I might have figured it out - doing this little writeup if anyone else has the same...
Helda3 Liked a reply to forum topic WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/20/2020 5:32am
Correct, the Teflon actually comes off and is suspended in the oil, I change them every 20hrs, also forks don't just go up and down they are side loaded hard.
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UGOTBIT Liked a reply to forum topic WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/17/2020 5:16am
Should be able to tell if they have been revalved by looking at the nuts for factory staking
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Loft80 Added a reply to WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/15/2020 11:46pm My clickers are as MXA recommended for the '16 model: Comp: 14 clicks out Rebound: 10 Clicks out I actually don't know the spring rate of the inner chamber spring, but I was told it is stock. And yes, will post a picture, but I think it's perfectly aligned. Thanks for replying!
Loft80 Added a reply to WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/15/2020 1:33pm OK, a little update: I got the rebound clicker issue fixed, so thank you! I drained the forks completely and started from scratch - filling and bleeding the inner cartridges correctly. Everything was done exactly as shown in different youtube-guides - and measurements, oil amounts/heights and torque specs completely as stated in the manual. The bushings show no wear at...
HackMan162 Liked a reply to forum topic WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/15/2020 1:18pm
As someone else said, at 40 hours, replace you inner and outer bushings. Fill the inner chamber, and bleed it correctly, and dump the excess fluid after bleeding. Then put ~325cc oil in the outer chamber. Oh yeah, make sure you fix the rebound clicker issue as well. And lastly, when installing the forks, make sure the axle is not binding, and do not over torque the triple clamps. It is something like 12-14 ft-lbs.
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Loft80 Added a reply to WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/15/2020 4:02am Thanks for the reply! I think you're right, that makes perfectly good sense. I am sure there is no air in the inner chamber. I probably did not bleed it correctly, as I intentionally made sure no oil came out through the holes when installed it. Am I right in assuming that I can just tear it apart, pull out...
FGR01 Liked a reply to forum topic WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/15/2020 1:32am
In addition to what slipdog said above, I'd say your main problem is you don't have the inner chambers bled correctly. The first thing is stop thinking of an "amount" that goes in the inner chamber. The amount is irrelevant. What matters is that they are completely filled and bled entirely of any air - and then all excess oil must be drained and removed completely from the upper portion by the base valve assembly before putting the inner chambers back in the fork and reassembling. The 204cc stated is just an amount to get you started to ensure there...
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Loft80 Added a reply to WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/14/2020 4:55am Thanks for your input, I appreciate it! I think you're right about my rebound clicker problem, I probably made a mistake when assembling it! About the bushings: you could be right, be they dont seem to be worn out to me - and I have had the problem ever since it was almost new, so I am not quite sure...
Loft80 Started a new thread WAY too stiff KYB sss forks - Drain oil inner/outer chamber?
5/14/2020 1:40am My bike is a 2016 YZ250f. I bought it with 20 hours on it and I was told it is 100% stock (suspension wise) - the forks looked completely new. I have 40 hours on the bike now and I serviced the fork twice with oil/seals. The forks have always felt EXTREMELY stiff. I compared to other YZ250f's and they...
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CarlinoJoeVideo Liked a reply to forum topic Different stock setup according to service manual for US/CAN bikes vs. EU/JAPAN bikes
4/21/2020 9:29am
I know KTM has different internal settings for the suspension. Some countries have different exhausts also.
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Loft80 Started a new thread Different stock setup according to service manual for US/CAN bikes vs. EU/JAPAN bikes
4/21/2020 4:13am I am wondering why there is a difference in stock suspension clicker settings for bikes sold in different parts of the world. I've always ridden Yamahas (right now a 2016 yz250f), so I don't know if this is brand specific. I live in Denmark, so I follow the the manual EU recommendations. My question is: is there a mechanical difference...
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