2019 KTM Spring Conversion Worth It ??

HF248
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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.
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10/4/2019 5:46pm Edited Date/Time 10/4/2019 5:46pm
If you have the cash and considering Cone Valves, just get the CV. Pull the stock suspension, hang on to it,and put it back on when you sell. Keep the CV and transfer over to a new bike or sell if doesnt fit etc.
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HF248 wrote:
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...
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.
How much $$$ are you looking to spend? You can get the MX Tech cartridges for under $1000 and sell your AER cartridges for about $150. $850 into it and it will help selling the bike later. The MX Tech cartridges are really good. So are the Dal Soggios, but they're more expensive.

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.
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10/4/2019 10:44pm
I run Dal Soggio Spheres, and regularly bounce back and forth against my AERs. I always take the Spheres to come race day... Over 3-4hr offroad races they have always proven to be consistent, predictable and offer overall better performance... I have not found a AER setting (both stock or revalved) that offers similar results...
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10/5/2019 4:43am
There’s a set of KYB converted forks in the for sale section for $1700. I’d try and get them for $1500 and keep them for a few bikes.

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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10/5/2019 6:34am
I have a 2019 KTM 450 that Enzo revalved. Damping wise, they are great. The only thing not quite as good as spring forks is front end feel in turns/ruts.

Also have a set of revalved WP CC forks for my 17 TC250. They are great everywhere.
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10/5/2019 1:08pm
Yes it is worth it if you do it the proper way and get cartridges for both legs and not only the air side. I do not recommend anyone to get the conversions that only replace the air cartridge.

Or just get a set of CV forks.
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10/9/2019 11:20am
I have a set of kyb sss forks with pro circuit national spring tubes, kyb billet lugs (made for ktm conversion) and kyb triple clamps I’d sell for 2600.00 shipped. By far the best forks I’ve ever ran, can’t tell the difference between them and my a kit forks, same pc tubes and calving just minus the coatings.
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There’s a set of KYB converted forks in the for sale section for $1700. I’d try and get them for $1500 and keep them for a...
There’s a set of KYB converted forks in the for sale section for $1700. I’d try and get them for $1500 and keep them for a few bikes.

My buddy did spring conversation in his Husky 300 and really liked it over the air. But he spent about $1000 at Enzo.
I had it done for my 18 Husky TX300 over at Enzo back in January and I love it. Way more planted feeling than the air forks, felt so much more confident with the front end right off the bat. The conversion ended up being a little under $1k, however I just had Enzo re-valve and re-spring the forks this week and I only had to pay for parts, no charge for labor. So it ends up being a pretty good deal. Racetech conversion kit is the cheapest way to do it.

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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I just bought a set of the new CV spring forks after riding the air fork since they came out in '17. The difference is pretty substantial. The front end grip and consistency of the spring fork is a massive improvement over the air fork. The bike wants to follow ruts more naturally and doesn't deflect and want to stand up mid-corner. Slap landings are also a huge improvement along with the spring forks being more plush. My CV forks are out of the box and no revalve and I'm more than happy with the improvement over the air fork. Yes they are expensive but well worth it.
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Ive been running CV since 2015 and they are solid. This season I bought technical touch KYB conversion kit just to try something new. I like it much better than CV. Much more comfort and works well on different track conditions without any changes. It was 1200eur in europe.
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I will try different piston in my air fork this time. So I will see if this work.
10/16/2019 12:51pm
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Ive been running CV since 2015 and they are solid. This season I bought technical touch KYB conversion kit just to try something new. I like...
Ive been running CV since 2015 and they are solid. This season I bought technical touch KYB conversion kit just to try something new. I like it much better than CV. Much more comfort and works well on different track conditions without any changes. It was 1200eur in europe.
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I just sold this kit and bought a set of cone valves instead. Unfortunately I have now realised that the kyb inserts are better. I totally regret selling them now Sad
3/24/2020 1:43am Edited Date/Time 3/24/2020 1:46am
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Ive been running CV since 2015 and they are solid. This season I bought technical touch KYB conversion kit just to try something new. I like...
Ive been running CV since 2015 and they are solid. This season I bought technical touch KYB conversion kit just to try something new. I like it much better than CV. Much more comfort and works well on different track conditions without any changes. It was 1200eur in europe.
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I just sold this kit and bought a set of cone valves instead. Unfortunately I have now realised that the kyb inserts are better. I totally...
I just sold this kit and bought a set of cone valves instead. Unfortunately I have now realised that the kyb inserts are better. I totally regret selling them now Sad
I am considering kyb cartridges on my KTM SX-F 250 (2020), not sure if they work well with the stock shock, so do you have any experience with this setup?

Let me know
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3/24/2020 5:46am
I am considering kyb cartridges on my KTM SX-F 250 (2020), not sure if they work well with the stock shock, so do you have any...
I am considering kyb cartridges on my KTM SX-F 250 (2020), not sure if they work well with the stock shock, so do you have any experience with this setup?

Let me know
I just received my forks back from ENZO with the KYB conversion, 2020 FC350, currently running stock shock in the rear. I don’t think I’ll be able to ride this week, maybe this weekend to provide some feedback.
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3/24/2020 5:56am
I bought a set of 2015 CV Forks last year for 1000€
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
3/24/2020 6:03am
I rode sxf 250 2020 this weekend, did 3x15min on the track on the stock air forks and they are not that bad actually, they are plush and hold ok for my ability but they did suprise me few times.
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
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I am considering kyb cartridges on my KTM SX-F 250 (2020), not sure if they work well with the stock shock, so do you have any...
I am considering kyb cartridges on my KTM SX-F 250 (2020), not sure if they work well with the stock shock, so do you have any experience with this setup?

Let me know
I just received my forks back from ENZO with the KYB conversion, 2020 FC350, currently running stock shock in the rear. I don’t think I’ll be...
I just received my forks back from ENZO with the KYB conversion, 2020 FC350, currently running stock shock in the rear. I don’t think I’ll be able to ride this week, maybe this weekend to provide some feedback.
Looking forward to hearing your impressions since I have the same bike. But like I said in the other thread, I've been pretty happy with the stock suspension and I'm basically just a practice rider at this point so it would be hard for me to justify that kind of money unless there's some serious magic going on!
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I have the kayaba cartridge kit and had my shock updated to work with the forks.
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 had MX Tech install their Gen 1 system on my 18 FC350. I also had them do a revalve on the shock + the MXT Tank. Total was about $2k all in with box and shipping both ways. Vet int, 5' 11", 185-190 lbs.

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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