KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
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KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
I recently purchased a well used 1990 KDX 200. The rear shock needed rebuild so I purchased an All Balls 37-1007 head which was listed as compatible. I got the head and it didn't fit. I measured the rod diameter and it turns out to be 16mm. Is this normal for this bike? Could this be a shock from a KX or something? Would a 37-1003 head fit?
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
I am certain that it is 14 mm shock rod diameter on USA 1986 + USA LDX shock rods.
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
The shock had a really damaged sticker that had warnings like don't burn or puncture. The sticker said it was a Kawasaki but didn't say the model. Could this be a KX shock?
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
That looks like a 1990 / 1991, somewhere around there KX125 / KX250 shock. The shaft would be 16 mm, and the bladder would be 103 mm tall.
Look around at some pictures online. The reservoir shape is unique to those 2 or 3 years.
Shock spring height will be taller than KDX also.
The taller height of the shock will make the back end geometry off from stock.
Look around at some pictures online. The reservoir shape is unique to those 2 or 3 years.
Shock spring height will be taller than KDX also.
The taller height of the shock will make the back end geometry off from stock.
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
Would this be a bad thing? Should I try to replace it with the original?
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
I just measured the bladder to be around 96mm. I measured from the base of the rubber part.
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
Stock is 88 mm on a 1986 + KDX. (when they sell them with a measurement)
Depepnding on your budget, I would look into getting one from a 1989 - 1994 KDX200, then have it rebuilt.
Depepnding on your budget, I would look into getting one from a 1989 - 1994 KDX200, then have it rebuilt.
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Depending on your weight, the KX spring might be better for you.
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
I am about 190 lbs and I am on a tight budget so I will probably stick with this.
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
As best I remember from 2006 or so measurment, KX shock shaft length is 7 mm longer on 1990 or 1991 that I measured.
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Re: KDX 200 Rear Shock Rod Diameter
OK, good luck on the rebuild. Read up on getting it shortened about 7 mm if you can. Race Tech offers some spacers.
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