Gauging interest for lowering springs for the KFX-700

**twyztid** · 06-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Mike, is this something that you are working on then?

paulg · 08-04-2009, 09:33 PM

just wondering if this has been done yet.. or anythign been updated on it??

**twyztid** · 08-05-2009, 07:32 AM

Yeah, I am curious too. What happened to "a couple of weeks"?

**mike@bwoodyperformance** · 08-05-2009, 08:59 AM

The company thats making the springs is back logged with work right now, im supposed too drop it off to them at the end of next week, i'll update this post once i recieve the new product in hand.

WOLFPACK 04 · 08-06-2009, 02:27 PM

if they make it for the v's a triple or double rate spring would be alot softer and smoother and use same travel

banshee66 · 08-07-2009, 08:58 AM

I have made a 2" rear shock lowering kit for my v. It is great. I run Oval and TT races and have no problems with this. I am useing a stock shock with this part.

**twyztid** · 08-07-2009, 09:31 AM

On my green V I am running a 2.5" ID x 10" long QA1 coilover spring with a 225-lb spring rate and I had a local guy rebuild my rear shock and make the rebound 25% quicker. I had to have some spacers made for inside the ends of the springs because the stock springs are 2 3/8" ID. It seems way better now but some of that is from the +4 extension. I did all those things at the same time.

**mike@bwoodyperformance** · 08-10-2009, 02:14 PM

Ok guys I just dropped off my kfx 700 about 2 hours ago, they removed the front springs and checked the rate. The OEM springs are a 265 lb rate. for the fronts they are going to make a 200lb rate spring and a 220 lb rate spring. they want me to come back after they install them and see which ones i like, they should have prototypes made within the week.

**twyztid** · 08-10-2009, 02:24 PM

Are they doing anything with the rear spring? I think I had read somewhere that it was measured at a 270-lb/365-lb dual-rate but I could be way off.

After you try them out if would help if you could tell us your weight so we can get an idea if they would feel similar for us.

**twyztid** · 08-10-2009, 02:25 PM

I almost bet that for some of the lighter riders, a lighter spring yet may even have good results. Something like a 175-lb maybe?

06-23-2009, 02:49 PM	#21
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 4 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,221 (8)	Mike, is this something that you are working on then? __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

08-04-2009, 09:33 PM	#22
paulg Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2007 Location: vada georgia Posts: 1,514 (0)	just wondering if this has been done yet.. or anythign been updated on it?? __________________ FST 715 FST stage 3 cams FST valve job FST billet side cover FST CDI VFJ stage 3 clutch with spider mods EPI maroon primary 36mm carbs SHOTGUN PRO BAR HERE k&n air filter YFZ catch can mod hmf duals and much much more to come when i get some more money.. the V is a money trap

08-05-2009, 07:32 AM	#23
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 4 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,221 (8)	Yeah, I am curious too. What happened to "a couple of weeks"? __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

08-05-2009, 08:59 AM	#24
mike@bwoodyperformance Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 170 (0)	The company thats making the springs is back logged with work right now, im supposed too drop it off to them at the end of next week, i'll update this post once i recieve the new product in hand. __________________ 2009 Renegade X (HID Conversion, Stock) 2009 Polaris RZR (muzzy, power commander, BWoody snorkel kit, clutch limiter removed) 2009 KFX 700 V-Force (AMR 730 BBK, Muzzy SUper Pro, Venforcer +4, xx cams, AMR p&p heads, +1.5 int. +1 ext. Valves, crossover intakes, 6 degree key, Trailtech clamp, trailtech vapor, 12 hole mod, velocity stacks, Twin air filter, maroon clutch spring, custom BWoody oil catch can, Plethora of green powdercoating) 2009 Polaris 850 XP LE(HID, Super Swampers ITP rims) 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring (AAen slip on, HMF tuner, K&N) 2009 Polaris Sportsman 300 2006 Polaris Hawkeye 300 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 (392 stroker 530 whp) 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (11.27@122) 2005 Viper SRT-10 Truck (Beater...lol) 2004 Dodge Viper (941whp 984Tq) 2004 Dodge neon (10.43 @ 136) 1968 Road Runner 440 6 pack

08-07-2009, 08:58 AM	#26
banshee66 Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SCOTTSVILLE NY Posts: 20 (1)	2 inch rear lowering kit I have made a 2" rear shock lowering kit for my v. It is great. I run Oval and TT races and have no problems with this. I am useing a stock shock with this part. __________________ djbanshe@rochester.rr.com check out our local track www.bataviamotorspeedway.com Last edited by banshee66; 08-07-2009 at 09:02 AM.

08-06-2009, 02:27 PM	#25
WOLFPACK 04 Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2009 Location: white post va Posts: 79 (0)	if they make it for the v's a triple or double rate spring would be alot softer and smoother and use same travel

08-07-2009, 09:31 AM	#27
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 4 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,221 (8)	On my green V I am running a 2.5" ID x 10" long QA1 coilover spring with a 225-lb spring rate and I had a local guy rebuild my rear shock and make the rebound 25% quicker. I had to have some spacers made for inside the ends of the springs because the stock springs are 2 3/8" ID. It seems way better now but some of that is from the +4 extension. I did all those things at the same time. __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

08-10-2009, 02:14 PM	#28
mike@bwoodyperformance Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 170 (0)	Ok guys I just dropped off my kfx 700 about 2 hours ago, they removed the front springs and checked the rate. The OEM springs are a 265 lb rate. for the fronts they are going to make a 200lb rate spring and a 220 lb rate spring. they want me to come back after they install them and see which ones i like, they should have prototypes made within the week. __________________ 2009 Renegade X (HID Conversion, Stock) 2009 Polaris RZR (muzzy, power commander, BWoody snorkel kit, clutch limiter removed) 2009 KFX 700 V-Force (AMR 730 BBK, Muzzy SUper Pro, Venforcer +4, xx cams, AMR p&p heads, +1.5 int. +1 ext. Valves, crossover intakes, 6 degree key, Trailtech clamp, trailtech vapor, 12 hole mod, velocity stacks, Twin air filter, maroon clutch spring, custom BWoody oil catch can, Plethora of green powdercoating) 2009 Polaris 850 XP LE(HID, Super Swampers ITP rims) 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring (AAen slip on, HMF tuner, K&N) 2009 Polaris Sportsman 300 2006 Polaris Hawkeye 300 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 (392 stroker 530 whp) 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (11.27@122) 2005 Viper SRT-10 Truck (Beater...lol) 2004 Dodge Viper (941whp 984Tq) 2004 Dodge neon (10.43 @ 136) 1968 Road Runner 440 6 pack

08-10-2009, 02:24 PM	#29
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 4 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,221 (8)	Are they doing anything with the rear spring? I think I had read somewhere that it was measured at a 270-lb/365-lb dual-rate but I could be way off. After you try them out if would help if you could tell us your weight so we can get an idea if they would feel similar for us. __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

08-10-2009, 02:25 PM	#30
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 4 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,221 (8)	I almost bet that for some of the lighter riders, a lighter spring yet may even have good results. Something like a 175-lb maybe? __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

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