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10/4/2019 4:28pm
10/4/2019 4:28pm
Edited Date/Time
3/24/2020 3:20pm
Just want to see if anyone out here has done the spring conversion on their newer KTM/Husky and ditched the air internals? Was it worth it? Debating doing that vs the cost of getting Xact Pro suspension as I do like the rear stock shock.
Or you can send the big money and get the cone valves, then resell them when you get a new bike or transfer them over to the new bike.
My buddy did spring conversation in his Husky 300 and really liked it over the air. But he spent about $1000 at Enzo.
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Also have a set of revalved WP CC forks for my 17 TC250. They are great everywhere.
Or just get a set of CV forks.
It should be noted that I've never had cone valves, so I most likely don't really know what I'm missing HAHA!
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Let me know
In Februar i bring them out for Service/revalving for another 700€
It is a lot of Money but i had the Chance to Test it back to back to Air Forks last sunday before the Shutdown and its such a big improvment over the Air
Maybe i was tired and not squeezing the bike with the knees, maybe it is the nature of the air forks dont know.
I am considering going kyb cartridges but i need more info if they work okay with stock shock setup
Upgraded reservoir, stiffer spring and setting changed.
Have not ridden yet with the new suspension, all tracks closed dueto corona...
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I've put about 8 hours on the setup now. 3 different tracks, 2 clay-based and 1 sand. I've played with comp and rebound and gone too far both ways just to see how it felt. Too soft and I can bottom it, too stiff and I get arm pump. I've found the sweet spot and have a click either side that is still very good.
I am very happy with the fork. I don't miss the AER air at all. I am faster everywhere, with way more confidence in small chop, big holes, and big landings. I was hitting a 70' table Sunday, a fast 3rd gear huck that lands into a 60' section of braking bumps into the following fast left hander. Never even a moment of sketch, even the 2 times I over jumped it a bit and landed at the bottom of the ramp. Just soaked it up and took on the braking bumps, no issues, never a question over what the front wheel was really about to do. Massive improvement over stock.
There was another section that narrowed down and develop 1'+ deep chuckholes for 150 feet with no place to hide. I just leaned back and stayed on the gas thru it all. No kick, no deflection, only 1 good spike on the worst of them. I still haven't touched the shock settings. It's spot on for me as delivered.
This setup has made my FC a real pleasure to ride.
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