98 kx500 (on road)

[matt kx500 (uk)]

hi im in the middle of putting my 98 kx500 on the road anyone got one? just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to front and rear sprokets sizes so i have some chance of keeping the front wheel down any help would be much appritiated cheers matt

 

[gwcrim]

Keeping the front end down on a 500..... ROFLMAO!!!!! :coocoo:

Start off by going bigger on the front sprocket by a tooth or two. (probably two) Good luck. You'll have a triple digit top speed.

Are you skinny? Maybe you could gain a few kgs.

 

[adam728]

Mount one of these to the front fender to keep the tire on the road

Really though, gear it like gwcrim suggested for starters.

Run a chain that is almost too long, that way the rear axle will be adjusted towards the end of the swingarm, even 3/4" can make a difference. Run bars that set you foward a little more.

Experiment with raising the forks in the triple clamps, lowers the front end, but going too far effects stability. I found on my KDX I liked running the forks with about 15mm sticking above the clamps on road, but only 5mm or so when off road. Seems backwards, but that's my preference.

 

[gwcrim]

Ya know, Adam is onto something there. Lower the bike. The lower the CG the harder it is to wheelie.

I lowered the front and rear of mine. On the front, I slid the trees down and even put small shims under the bar clamps to give me more room. I bet I got close to an inch up front. Out back I used a lowering link to drop it an inch. I run a lot of sag in back too. I also cut the seat foam down.

I have short stubby legs.

 

[matt kx500 (uk)]

cheers for suggestions will give em a go and get back to ya with results also try and get some pics up to show progress