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Hi guys new to forum, how do i lower the suspension on my ktm 300 exc?
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tucker8
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Posted: 11/10/09
12:20 AM
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Bought a second hand 2008 300 and it is way to tall for me. Have the lowered seat and the suspension is set up for a 100 kg rider, any help greatly appreciated How do i lower it bout 3 inches??
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spazmoso
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Posted: 11/10/09
01:57 AM
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try to set the sag in the rear,if not youll have to see if the sell a lowering link,unless you have a linkagless system which i think you do,for the fronts you can loosen the triple trees andhave the fork tubes almost touch the bars.
im a legend in my own lunchbox
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DLHamblin
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Posted: 11/10/09
04:29 AM
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Since the KTM does not have a linkage in the back; you would likely need to have the forks and shock lowered (shortened) by a suspension shop. I have no experience with KTM's so I will see if I can get Karel Kramer or one of the guys that do to offer an opinion.
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Dave H 2006 YZ250
(2008 YZ 125 son)
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PaulB14
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Posted: 11/10/09
05:04 AM
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lowering your sag may be a quick fix and you just might find that you like it. Try it 
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2005 KTM300exc
2001 Honda CR250
1978 Suzuki PE250
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tucker8
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Posted: 11/12/09
01:46 AM
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 spazmoso:
try to set the sag in the rear,if not youll have to see if the sell a lowering link,unless you have a linkagless system which i think you do,for the fronts you can loosen the triple trees andhave the fork tubes almost touch the bars.
Cheers for the advice i will give it a shot.
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tucker8
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Posted: 11/12/09
01:47 AM
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DLHamblin:
Since the KTM does not have a linkage in the back; you would likely need to have the forks and shock lowered (shortened) by a suspension shop. I have no experience with KTM's so I will see if I can get Karel Kramer or one of the guys that do to offer an opinion.
Thanks Dave If you can ask Carl that would be awesome thanks for your time
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tucker8
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Posted: 11/12/09
01:48 AM
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PaulB14:
lowering your sag may be a quick fix and you just might find that you like it. Try it
Cheers in the process of lowering the sag I'll see how i go
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Posted: 11/14/09
06:52 PM
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3 inches??? if u really had to drop 3" and want to keep the bike. messin with the sag will make your bike look like a dog draggin its tail. i think smaller rims would also help get you lower , but 3" may as well be a mile . just keep in mind sittin down and hitting that unxpected pothole or root will drive your kidneez up into your chest if the sag is to low.
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