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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by scott411 View Post
    yes KLX forks will fit straight in, getting the brake line is fairly easy now as there are a number of places that make brake lines up,

    will have to go back and do some research, but from memory i think you are right about the stem,
    Pretty sure I am correct as i have been thinking about this swap for a while . Pity they never came with these forks as standard .

  2. #17
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    I just use standard gasket paste on mine and it has never let me down. I have found that the rebuild kits off motox parts do the job very well also. I have used a normal plug with all the rebuilds off there and had not hassels yet a genuine kawa let me down pretty quick.

    If you have a chance could you send me the rear rim dimensions on your bike. Or if you get sick of your project sell me the rear wheel!!!

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    if you find they dont fit due to being to long ( but im sure scottie will be right in saying they will fit) do as i did when i put a kx250 front end on an old tt600 take it to your local engineer and have them cut the thread a little longer and cut off the extra cost next to nothing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gwynfryn View Post
    Its not totally straight forward. The kdx stem has to be pressed into the kx or kxf triples.The calipers will fit but there is dicking around with the brake line and as Scott mentioned the steering stops. If you want to keep the head light thats more work.
    Apparently klx forks and triples will bolt straight up without stem issues and you can use the kdx front wheel.They have less flex than the kdx forks and you lose the underhang.
    I love my kdx but have reached the limit with the (re sprung) standard forks.
    Thanks, good bit of advice. KDX is my sons, I'm usually on a CRF. I've collected the tank a couple of times due to that underhang in the ruts... really unpleasant.

  5. #20
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    Got my hands on some YAMABOND (5) for putting the engine cases back together.. will post some photos soon of the rebuild.
    As far as the front forks are concerned, want to hold on to them for awhile after the transplant to make sure that the swap is all good .
    will let you guys know when i don't need them anymore and want to put them up for sale (needless to say , kiwibikers get first dibs as always).

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    Quote Originally Posted by xxblackbirdxx View Post
    Got my hands on some YAMABOND (5) for putting the engine cases back together.. will post some photos soon of the rebuild.
    As far as the front forks are concerned, want to hold on to them for awhile after the transplant to make sure that the swap is all good .
    will let you guys know when i don't need them anymore and want to put them up for sale (needless to say , kiwibikers get first dibs as always).
    yamabond kinda has an expensive sound to it
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  7. #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by barty5 View Post
    yamabond kinda has an expensive sound to it
    Not really. a mate was coming back from the states and he picked some up for me. Only costed around US$9 for the tube. Also asked him to get me the reeds and engine casing covers(boysen).

  8. #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by tim.napier View Post
    I just use standard gasket paste on mine and it has never let me down. I have found that the rebuild kits off motox parts do the job very well also. I have used a normal plug with all the rebuilds off there and had not hassels yet a genuine kawa let me down pretty quick.

    If you have a chance could you send me the rear rim dimensions on your bike. Or if you get sick of your project sell me the rear wheel!!!
    its usually 1.85 x 19. i am retaining the rear wheel, only going to upgrade the front suspension and wheel with a 2007 kxf set up. will let you know if i locate a rear wheel..

  9. #24
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    Not really. a mate was coming back from the states and he picked some up for me. Only costed around US$9 for the tube. Also asked him to get me the reeds and engine casing covers(boysen).
    As long as it works better then Yamalube lol

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