If u have to stay under $500 i would pick up a used shock and swingarm. Then put damping rods and springs in your stock forks. I think that would be the best way to start out. Then u can upgrade ur forks later if u want. If u dont already have a triple clamp get a gullwing type one like redbarron or pro circuit that allows u to drop the forks down.
110 Suspension Questions
I was wondering if I could get your guys' recommendations on suspension for my 110. I'm looking to get the most bang for my buck, and also trying to stay under $500 (and plan on buying everything used). I'm 5'10"/210lbs and ride at Pro Source (indoor MX) in SE Michigan.
Here is what I was considering:
Option #1 is KX 60 forks w/stock swingarm and fox float shock. Will these forks make the bike sit higher in the front? Will the 110 wheel/brake bolt right up with these forks?
Option #2 is KX/Rm 65 forks with +? swingarm. I heard these are too long for stock swinger and need an extended swingarm. Which swingarm and shock do you guys recommend? I'm guessing the forks will cost $200, is there any good used swingarms and shocks I can pick up for $300? I do have access to a press and welder to switch the stems over.
Option #3....?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
Here is what I was considering:
Option #1 is KX 60 forks w/stock swingarm and fox float shock. Will these forks make the bike sit higher in the front? Will the 110 wheel/brake bolt right up with these forks?
Option #2 is KX/Rm 65 forks with +? swingarm. I heard these are too long for stock swinger and need an extended swingarm. Which swingarm and shock do you guys recommend? I'm guessing the forks will cost $200, is there any good used swingarms and shocks I can pick up for $300? I do have access to a press and welder to switch the stems over.
Option #3....?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
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have you been to pitbike night at prosource yet? if so i'm on the black monster stocker #108. i'd highly recomend checking out my setup. i've owned bbr perimiters with zokes, and my current setup works nearly as good. i've setup most of the faster pitbikes at prosource so pm me your name and phone number and i'm sure i can help.
Kx65 forks with a +3. Cheap wayyyy
Also the kx60 forks will bolt right up and are about 2 1/4" longer. The 65 forks are even better because u get front disc but they will not just bolt up and good luck finding under $450. Check out the classifieds here and ebay.
60 forks are nice because all you do is replace your fork legs
but with kx 60/65 forks you still have to do internal mods for an adult to ride.
2wheeltyson said:but with kx 60/65 forks you still have to do internal mods for an adult to ride.
Could you get away with just H.D. fork springs with the KX60 forks?? 185lb. rider
i want to know that answer too
When you just put stiffer springs in a pair of forks it makes the damening harder and makes a rebound like a pogo stick .
thats Damping, not damening or dampening
sorry ive been correcting people on this for years. we are not getting the suspension wet
sorry ive been correcting people on this for years. we are not getting the suspension wet
What's the easiest way to fix that for the least amount of money? Go to a heavier weight fork oil?Paxracing said:When you just put stiffer springs in a pair of forks it makes the damening harder and makes a rebound like a pogo stick .
I cant spell, so i had tanya do it for me. 60k in school and she cant spell.Z50King said:thats Damping, not damening or dampening
sorry ive been correcting people on this for years. we are not getting the suspension wet
hahaha..as long as you are good at what you do who caresPaxracing said:I cant spell, so i had tanya do it for me. 60k in school and she cant spell.
2wheeltyson said:have you been to pitbike night at prosource yet? if so i'm on the black monster stocker #108. i'd highly recomend checking out my setup. i've owned bbr perimiters with zokes, and my current setup works nearly as good. i've setup most of the faster pitbikes at prosource so pm me your name and phone number and i'm sure i can help.
Yeah...I think I spoke to you a couple of weeks ago. I'm buddies with Denny and Bill.
I thought about doing the damping rods, but they are about $100 (plus I would have to go to softer springs). I figured for a few extra bucks, I could get a used set of KX60 forks. In the end, what is a better set of forks?
For stiffening the kx 60 forks, can't you just add spacers to the springs to add some preload?
Any shock recommendations with 3+ swingarm
Spoiler.... I have a gen1 two bros L/T swing arm w/race tech shock for around 500 if you're interested. Look in the for sale section for some pics.
That's a really good deal. ^^
I sent you a PM about some 60 forks in your area.
I sent you a PM about some 60 forks in your area.
65 set-up.. 65 forks w. a stock swinger will make the bike raked out...
65 forks with a +3 Aframe, similar to stock w. any type of shock would be fine.. i run a float witch is mint..
or you could do a 65 front end with a MX style swinger but thats gonna probly run over 500 alone..
Right now im working on a 65 rear end on my bike.. looks sick, and has the long travel in it, i just need a HD spring for a 65 shock w.out the rezzi on it..
65 forks with a +3 Aframe, similar to stock w. any type of shock would be fine.. i run a float witch is mint..
or you could do a 65 front end with a MX style swinger but thats gonna probly run over 500 alone..
Right now im working on a 65 rear end on my bike.. looks sick, and has the long travel in it, i just need a HD spring for a 65 shock w.out the rezzi on it..
preload spacers wont do anything for the lack of springs and valving. when you add it up 60 forks = $100+ ,springs $100,oil $15 and thats without valving. for less than $150 you can have you stock forks work as good as 60 forks. if you know how to weld cut that price in half.
i ran kx65 forks with a +3 and it felt great i have also ran kx60 forks with a +2 which felt decent but the kx65s with a plus 3 is a much better feeling setup in my opinion
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