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tecboy · 10-21-2004, 04:34 PM

I recently purchase a kawasaki kdx 250. This bike is very powerful and my toes just barely hit the ground. I am 44 years old and in the 210 lb range and i purchased bikes for my kids also so we can all be a part of it together. Problem is, I went to the track the other day cause there is nowhere else to ride and I fell all over the place. Yes I admit I am not as good as I thought I was. lol, I got to laugh at myself. I am wondering if I can bring the bike down some so I will fit better.

Do you guys think I have too much bike? Do you think I should bring the bike down some until I get more comfortable?

Ill wait for your opinions.

Thanks in advance for your help guys

Dave2122 · 10-21-2004, 10:38 PM

You can lower the forks a bit and soften the preload in the rear shock to help with the height issue. Keep the bike and get used to it . Once you become familiar with it the more you will extend your abilities to ride it faster.

tecboy · 10-22-2004, 10:09 AM

Thats what I was wanting to hear! I just got to plug away at it! Fall and fall some more. lol

Thank god for equipment!

tec

Knoc · 10-25-2004, 01:57 AM

Yeah just crank down the rear shock and itll sit lower for ya and give ya the comfort ya want, which will stable ya out a bit. Have fun with it.

10-21-2004, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
tecboy Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	Am I too small? I recently purchase a kawasaki kdx 250. This bike is very powerful and my toes just barely hit the ground. I am 44 years old and in the 210 lb range and i purchased bikes for my kids also so we can all be a part of it together. Problem is, I went to the track the other day cause there is nowhere else to ride and I fell all over the place. Yes I admit I am not as good as I thought I was. lol, I got to laugh at myself. I am wondering if I can bring the bike down some so I will fit better. Do you guys think I have too much bike? Do you think I should bring the bike down some until I get more comfortable? Ill wait for your opinions. Thanks in advance for your help guys

10-22-2004, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
tecboy Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	Thanks again Dave! Thats what I was wanting to hear! I just got to plug away at it! Fall and fall some more. lol Thank god for equipment! tec

10-25-2004, 01:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Knoc Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 Bombadier Ds650, 1989 Suzuki Rm125 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 185	Yeah just crank down the rear shock and itll sit lower for ya and give ya the comfort ya want, which will stable ya out a bit. Have fun with it. __________________ www.AndysGraphix.com For all your Vinyl graphic needs

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10-21-2004, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	You can lower the forks a bit and soften the preload in the rear shock to help with the height issue. Keep the bike and get used to it . Once you become familiar with it the more you will extend your abilities to ride it faster.

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