Installing Stiffer Fork Springs on a KX65 Supermoto

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  • @GarageAddiction
    @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got another email from MotoTriad, looks like the spring rate is actually closer to .55kg once they modify them.

    • @nickkastis6873
      @nickkastis6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also when you say .55kg is that including the spacer in each fork leg? That's another thing that I'm curious about..

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're just referring to the spring rate, the spacers just make up for the shorter springs. The spacers add very little preload to the springs when you get the cap back into place.

    • @nkastis8211
      @nkastis8211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarageAddiction ok I understand I was just confused because like GatorRimz they have their kx65 springs either Stock an/or Shortened versions and on the Shortened length ones they have the option of .5, .6, and .65 on their Shortened and their stock length they say is a .5KG. And all those don't come with any pvc spacers or anything so I'm getting confused if mototriad is just selling custom springs and spacers and they ask you if you want them at stock length like im finding most sites have but there's maybe a couple that sell them separately the Shortened and Stock versions... thanks for your time!

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nkastis8211 MotoTriad only sells the shortened springs to my knowledge. My buddy went through Race Tech when he set his up, he gave them a call and they broke down a few options that weren't on the site.

  • @Cleankx859
    @Cleankx859 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey you can front end swap the 65 with drz125 forks and triple tree and it fits perfectly and it’s the same size of a 85 2stroke and it’s so much funer to ride because it’s not to small

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting, haven't seen many drz125s out my way but sounds like it might be a nice improvement over the bare bones 65 forks.

  • @tommynguyen8555
    @tommynguyen8555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does this set up ride for you? I have a stock kx65 that I'm minimoto'ing out right now and would love your input.

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a little springy and a little too long. I want to look into internally shortening them a bit and maybe dropping the fork oil weight

  • @ianparrish2621
    @ianparrish2621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound m8 great content as usual make everything simple👍

  • @nickkastis6873
    @nickkastis6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those aftermarket springs you got custom from mototriad considered stock length aftermarket stiff springs because i cant find any other kits that include the pvc spacers like mototriads even though anyone can grab pvc pipe im wondering about the length of those aftermarket springs ???

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're definitely shorter than the stock springs by a good amount. I don't think I grabbed measurements but they're like 8-12 inches shorter and the pvc makes up the entire difference between them and the stock spring size.

  • @skyrider4789
    @skyrider4789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid. I like the sound the forks make when clearing them out. 😆
    How often should you change out your fork oil?

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, it's especially fun to do with the garage door open and my neighbors staring at me. I think once a year is a good rule of thumb in general and even more frequently depending on how often you ride/race. On a street bike I generally go a couple years.

  • @Chipdaveggio23
    @Chipdaveggio23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well Done thanks

  • @estebanperea2864
    @estebanperea2864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Bro What measure do you cut the d epvc tube? Thanks

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The MotoTriad kit comes precut, they were about 7 inches.

  • @yeetfeet1601
    @yeetfeet1601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What triple tree setup is that

    • @GarageAddiction
      @GarageAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's an R&D setup that was on the bike when I picked it up. I was a little bummed to see they're not making anything for the KX65s anymore.

    • @kwangwang7656
      @kwangwang7656 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageAddiction That sucks they look awsome

  • @upsidedown1986
    @upsidedown1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👌