Has anyone lowered a KPX 250? - Page 2

Rule6 · 08-09-2024, 10:23 PM

The Yamaha TTR 230 and Honda CRF 230 both have a similar shape to the link on the KPX. So far I have not found any measurements for those links yet. If anyone knows, just post it here.

Thumper · 08-10-2024, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rule6

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Now to search the web for a lowering link that will work.

Very good. Now we're talkin.

Real specs. You have just broken new ground!

Rule6 · 08-10-2024, 08:56 AM

Thanks Thumper! When I checked with Kouba Links, he of course never heard of a KPX 250, and did not appear eager to learn about them. It would be great if Lifan were to produce a link. Cheers!

Rule6 · 08-10-2024, 09:07 AM

The link in place...

Rule6 · 09-20-2024, 09:04 AM

Does anyone out there have a Yamaha TTR 230 or Honda CRF 230? If so, would there be any chance that you could measure the lower link at the bottom end of the rear shock? So far I have not found any measurements online, and I would rather not purchase one just to measure it. Thanks to all involved in Chinariders.net! Lots of great info here.

mark hall · Yesterday, 08:05 PM

I did. 32" seat height is possible with Stock wheels/tires if you drill another hole in the shock AND Add an inch to the bottom link. The bottom link on the KPX250 is mild steel.. so just cut it and weld in some new 1/4" steel. Welds like a dream with MIG. If a Really nice 34" height is acceptable with stock wheels/tires, leave the shock in the stock hole and just add the inch. That's where I ended up, ample travel.. turn in with street tires is AWESOME! Also you can lower the front 2 full inches if you get a handle bar set back kit and diddle the triple clamp. The USD forks have a full 2" of adjustment lower. I may see if I can nab another inch lower with internal mods.. That w/the real super moto 17" wheels should be ideal. Use the stock KPX hubs, but get 17" Hoops/rims ($275 Ebay) that take 8 gauge/4mm thick spokes and buy the spokes to lenghth ($100 2 wks ship). Pretty easy to respoke the stock hubs for 17" hoops. I'd like to compare mine to a KLX300 SM at over twice the price if anybody has one near annapolis MD?

mark hall · Yesterday, 08:15 PM

I have pics of my mods to the lower bracket and drilling the lower link. I would like to add a KPX250 Super Moto Conversion forum if possible? Maybe under Jerry's awesome content somewhere?

08-10-2024, 09:07 AM	#19
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 28	Photo of the link in place on the bike The link in place... Attached Thumbnails
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08-09-2024, 10:23 PM	#16
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 28	The Yamaha TTR 230 and Honda CRF 230 both have a similar shape to the link on the KPX. So far I have not found any measurements for those links yet. If anyone knows, just post it here.
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08-10-2024, 08:56 AM	#18
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 28	Thanks Thumper! When I checked with Kouba Links, he of course never heard of a KPX 250, and did not appear eager to learn about them. It would be great if Lifan were to produce a link. Cheers!
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09-20-2024, 09:04 AM	#20
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 28	Does anyone out there have a Yamaha TTR 230 or Honda CRF 230? If so, would there be any chance that you could measure the lower link at the bottom end of the rear shock? So far I have not found any measurements online, and I would rather not purchase one just to measure it. Thanks to all involved in Chinariders.net! Lots of great info here.
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Yesterday, 08:05 PM	#21
mark hall Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Annapolis Posts: 9	I did. 32" seat height is possible with Stock wheels/tires if you drill another hole in the shock AND Add an inch to the bottom link. The bottom link on the KPX250 is mild steel.. so just cut it and weld in some new 1/4" steel. Welds like a dream with MIG. If a Really nice 34" height is acceptable with stock wheels/tires, leave the shock in the stock hole and just add the inch. That's where I ended up, ample travel.. turn in with street tires is AWESOME! Also you can lower the front 2 full inches if you get a handle bar set back kit and diddle the triple clamp. The USD forks have a full 2" of adjustment lower. I may see if I can nab another inch lower with internal mods.. That w/the real super moto 17" wheels should be ideal. Use the stock KPX hubs, but get 17" Hoops/rims ($275 Ebay) that take 8 gauge/4mm thick spokes and buy the spokes to lenghth ($100 2 wks ship). Pretty easy to respoke the stock hubs for 17" hoops. I'd like to compare mine to a KLX300 SM at over twice the price if anybody has one near annapolis MD?
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Yesterday, 08:15 PM	#22
mark hall Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Annapolis Posts: 9	I have pics of my mods to the lower bracket and drilling the lower link. I would like to add a KPX250 Super Moto Conversion forum if possible? Maybe under Jerry's awesome content somewhere?
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