KX Fork Conversion / Required Knurling?
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KX Fork Conversion / Required Knurling?
Please let us know if you have done the KX conversion wether or not your bottom clamp required knuling. Only vote if "YES"
If it did not, please let us know and comment.
If it did not, please let us know and comment.
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Are we able to confirm that the KDX stem is the same on all models?
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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Although the stem may share the same measurements but the part numbers may be different due to changes in the lower clamp assembly. Here is what I got from buykawasaki.com:
95-97 KDX200 - 44037-1331
98-05 KDX220R & 98-06 KDX200 - 44037-1369
*EDIT*
Here is for the rest of you KDX Rider wannabee's, jokin'.
93-94 KDX200 - 44037-1282
89-92 KDX200 - 44037-1248
86-88 KDX200 - 44037-1193
KX250, Post 1990, that share identical part numbers for lower clamp assembly:
98-00 - 44037-1371
96-97 - 44037-1338
92-94 - 44037-1298
All other years up to and including 06 have different part numbers, this does not mean they do not share the same stem measurements.
Make sure to include the year and model of KDX you did the conversion to.
Phil.
95-97 KDX200 - 44037-1331
98-05 KDX220R & 98-06 KDX200 - 44037-1369
*EDIT*
Here is for the rest of you KDX Rider wannabee's, jokin'.
93-94 KDX200 - 44037-1282
89-92 KDX200 - 44037-1248
86-88 KDX200 - 44037-1193
KX250, Post 1990, that share identical part numbers for lower clamp assembly:
98-00 - 44037-1371
96-97 - 44037-1338
92-94 - 44037-1298
All other years up to and including 06 have different part numbers, this does not mean they do not share the same stem measurements.
Make sure to include the year and model of KDX you did the conversion to.
Phil.
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95 KDX to 03 KX, Needed Knurling.
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98 KDX stem to 02 KX bottom clamp = needed to be machined down.
My KDX stem is made from steel with a square hole in it for the steering lock. Keep in mind my stem is Aussie and I believe it's different.
My KDX stem is made from steel with a square hole in it for the steering lock. Keep in mind my stem is Aussie and I believe it's different.
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Interesting...
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That's what I'm doing now! Awesome to hear!!!!!
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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'99KX250 bottom clamp...KDX 'H' stem from Fredette (don't know what year).
Mine was 'loose' to the tune of .002" as I recall. My KX clamp came without a stem.
My stem was knurled. Not my choice, but the machinist said he did not have an ID knurling tool.
I also used Loctite:
This product is spec'd as good for cylindrical fits of up to .005" (I recall..double check the /.pdf on the Loctite site if you care to). There is a 'stronger' product that is good for another couple thou. This Loctite product is designed for such cylindrical press fits. It is NOT a thread locking compound spaz'd in place of what should be used.
So...why did I knurl anyway? 'Cuz I'm paranoid. I do not think it was necessary.
There are other pics in the gallery of the spacers I used to get the top clamp up past the KDX stem bolt threads.
My bike's 'attitude' is correct. It's as level as it was with the KDX forks. I measured before and after to make sure of that. I AM using Devol pull rods set to 1.5mm+!!
Mine was 'loose' to the tune of .002" as I recall. My KX clamp came without a stem.
My stem was knurled. Not my choice, but the machinist said he did not have an ID knurling tool.
I also used Loctite:
This product is spec'd as good for cylindrical fits of up to .005" (I recall..double check the /.pdf on the Loctite site if you care to). There is a 'stronger' product that is good for another couple thou. This Loctite product is designed for such cylindrical press fits. It is NOT a thread locking compound spaz'd in place of what should be used.
So...why did I knurl anyway? 'Cuz I'm paranoid. I do not think it was necessary.
There are other pics in the gallery of the spacers I used to get the top clamp up past the KDX stem bolt threads.
My bike's 'attitude' is correct. It's as level as it was with the KDX forks. I measured before and after to make sure of that. I AM using Devol pull rods set to 1.5mm+!!
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Yes and I believe you should ask them that question.
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "