Page 1 of 1

97 kx200 settings

Posted: 03:56 pm Mar 15 2026
by Ridea200
Figured I would post my setup.
97 kx125/200 hybrid
140lb woods/desert
Fork: stock spring, gold valve, 5w, comp-8, reb-13, sag-? Mid, and reb valving stock.
Comp shim stack:
.10x24
.10x16
.10x24
.10x22
.10x20
.10x18
.10x16
.10x14
.10x13
.10x12
.10x11

Shock: stock spring, and valving, maxima 75-390 (3w) 150psi, comp-4, reb-12, sag 95mm (if I remember right. I did also measure by myself, so...)

Re: 97 kx200 settings

Posted: 07:50 pm Mar 15 2026
by Chuck78
How's the rough terrain bump compliance with that setup? So you're running stock MX shock valving still?
What were your inputs into the Race Tech online digital valving software in order to get these recommendations on the fork base valve stacks?

Re: 97 kx200 settings

Posted: 03:28 pm Mar 16 2026
by Ridea200
Inputs: rider-140 : desert : novic/c : 30-44 : standard height : prefers soft : oversized tank : not lowered.

This was before the 200 swap, so I didn't factor in the extra lbs.

What was recommended was a little different than what I installed, technically.
Mine: .10x14. Req: .10x14
.10x13. .10x12
.10x12. .10x11
.10x11. .10x10
Probably makes no difference, but it's what shims I had for whatever reason.

I was trying to get a plush feel out of the bike, and after messing with the clickers quite a bit, I think it's pretty good considering it's pretty much stock otherwise. Some slight mid valve softening would probably make it even better, considering I don't weigh much, but I don't feel the need to rip it apart to do so at this point.
Rocks, square edge, whoops, drop offs, chatter... feels good. Compliant, but not soggy.

As far as the shock, yes it's the stock 2 stage mx valving, but with lighter oil. I do have a gold valve for the rear as well, but once again, it feels pretty good to me, so I never messed with it after doing the front.

If you have anymore questions, or anything lmk.