KDXGarage wrote: ↑08:42 pm Feb 18 2020
And now a word from the opposing view:
If your current KDX bearing is OK, then have whoever to install it on the KDX stem when whoever does the swap. I am NOT a fan of using a bearing from another KX / KDX on the race that is in the frame. I like to keep the race and bearing together.
On the stem, as best I can remember, Ron Black can "lathe down" the portion of the KDX stem that is a touch larger OD where the bearing would now go. The KDX lower clamp is thicker than the KX clamp (you have). This is going to make the very top portion that was fully inside the KDX lower clamp, stick up. There is athread on here somewhere that used to have an A-B picture comparison. I doubt everyone is doing that on stem swaps, so it must work without it, but it is one thing to consider.
Nice price, especially with the kickstarter knuckle!
I've decided to just suck it up and pay for new bearings/races. Heck, I just spent $100 for a damn Maier rear fender, so why skimp on something mechanical that actually matters!
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I'm also getting the spacer/bushing from Ron which is another $53. It's kinda funny - I've had my CRF450R for years now, and haven't put much work or money into it at all. I've had my KDX for less than a year now, and have spent A LOT of time and money to get it where it is now. There's just something about this KDX that I love, and now I understand why so many people like them.
I'm hoping that he can get the bearing pressed down all the way flush and not have the 3-4mm spacing that some folks get. I mentioned the possibility of having to get the stem knurled and he said that if that's the case, he will git'r done.
Yeah, when the guy was parting out the '97 250, I started thinking... that might be the same boss part # I need, and it was! I nonchalantly asked the guy if he could throw in the kickstart lever and that "thingy" that connects it to the engine.
I really appreciate all of the experience/knowledge/advice I've received from this website!
Todd