Installation Instructions
Fits:  Kawasaki 1995-up KDX200/220.
PN:  KDX1, KDX2, KDX3

 KDX3 links shown above.

1. Raise the motorcycle with a bike stand, milk crate, etc., so the rear wheel is just slightly off the ground. Remove the two17mm nuts that hold the links to the rocker and the swingarm. Remove the lower chain roller and the screw holding 
the bottom of the rubber swingarm protector to allow the link bolts to be removed out the left side (may have to raise the rear wheel slightly to allow the bolts to slide easily).

2. Remove the stock links and you should be ready to install the KoubaLinks, (engraving to the outside) but this time push the link bolts in starting from the right side. Install the link mounting bolt nuts and torque to 40 lb.-ft. 

3. Set the sag (amount of vertical movement of the rear axle FROM no weight TO bike weight plus rider weight) at 3 inches with the KDX1-3 links, with rider in full riding gear, standing on the pegs. If the links are for lowering purposes ONLY, sag is set at 3.90 inches, and will lower the rear of the bike approx. 1.125 inches with the KDX1 links, 1.625 inches with the KDX2 links, and 2.25 inches with the KDX3 links. For more info on the effects of the longer links and the setup Click Here.

4. The front forks can be slid up in the triple clamp .5 inches until they contact the handlebars. For additional lowering of the front, a second set of the top handlebar clamps can be installed under the bars and tightened with 3/4 inch longer bolts, and will allow the forks to be slid up an additional 3/4 inches. (Not recommended on the KLX's because of the lesser amounts of rear lowering versus the KDX)  Disclaimer: Lowering the rear more than the front will change the geometry and could effect the handling. Sliding the front fork tubes up TOO far could allow the front tire to hit the front fender under hard compression and lock the front wheel. 

 If you like what the KoubaLinks do for your suspension, please tell everyone, if you  do not, please tell us.  We can be contacted at our email address below and are always interested in your questions or comments. 
 

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