Is A-Kit suspension worth it?! 

Beautiful machine. Went KTM as vet rider. Never looked bk. These bikes are sooo well made. 💯 -Ohio

I picked up a set of used cone valves for £700 and then had them resprung/ revalved as well. I would say they are the biggest catalyst in my improvements as a rider, just the confidence in knowing no matter what I hit they will do just fine. I actually haven't even been super happy with the settings from the tuner and after opening them up myself have realised they didn't even put the springs I requested in there. But even with that I can still say they are a massive improvement. I'm currently going through the process of learning to tune them myself and can't wait to see what I can get out of them when they are operating at their best!

I’ve had them since the 4cs fork debacle and I’ve had the same cones and trax on 3 different bikes in 7 years. I think the price is a wash and might be cost effective in the long run for some avid buyers. When I buy a new bike the suspension goes right on and I might need to adjust a few clickers to compensate for a fresh frame and motor but the suspension feels the same and for me that’s priceless. Resale on my old bike is better because the OEM fork and shock are new.

Hi MX BRO , A MOST EXCELLENT VIDEO LOTS OF DECENT INFORMATION. YOUR DESCRIPTION ON THE ACTION OF THE SUSPENSION WAS VERY HONEST . LOVED THE RIDING TIME TOO .THE MOST IMPORTANT THIN.G IS SET UP .KNOW RIDERS BUY FANCY FORKS &SHOCKS THAT WERE FOR DIFFERENT ABILITIES/WEIGHTS & WONDER WHY THIER RIDE WAS WORSE 😂.LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE VIDEOS .TAKE CARE

I only had the fork, but just with the forks when I OJ a jump the bottoming out resistance is amazing and just everything about it is amazing

Very valuable info and nice video, thanks brotha!

I agree with “you can push it waaay harder” but you gotta be in shape to get the most out of it. Hey maybe that’s a good excuse to ride more! Haha

The stock shock is good enough with just a revalve, the kyb kit or the 6500 is all you need and you can absolutely take them back out and to the next bike.

Good video. Your handlebars renthal is a #997 or #998 model ans size.

Good stuff! Just some vet rider notes from experience, there are companies who know how to make stock WP stuff work great & once they do for under $1200 incl 'coatings', the average ww will be more than happy! I have a '14 500exc I built set up as an mx'er with the WP 4cs forks & shock it came with that i will never part with, it all has RG3 smart valves & interestingly enuff a heavier bike such as an EXC keeps you very well 'planted' when you're a VET not whipping & throwing the bike every which way like you're having a seizure🙄 The 4cs forks & shock are amazing, stuff eats up the chop on the track where you dont feel it, tracks much straighter & hard bottoming is never felt in your bones. Ive also had the 'wrong'' but very reputable company set up some WP on a factory edition & it was TERRIBLE😝👎🏻 Im a firm believer having the suspension done is a huge safety factor as a vet rider on an mx track, saved me many times from potential disasters. The coatings for minimal stiction are DLC (blk coating) which is supposed to last longest, the blue or turquoise is TiNi (titanium nitride) which does not last as long, DLC is best choice for ww's IMO, which is what I had done to my stuff on my 450xcf since I was sending it to AHM anyways, under $1200 for everything front & rear very reasonable. I noticed Masterpool is running AHM stuff which is good to see, since AHM owner Brandon is a really cool guy like the AEO guys seem to be! Also of note those Xtrig ROCS clamps worked better on my heavier 500exc but feel stiffer than the stock clamps on my lighter 2020 450xcf set up as a track bike. Thanks again for putting everyday Joe stuff out there👌🏻

Factory stuff is stiff for pro's. Same suspension can be made to work sweet for anyone, just needs springs and valving/shimming for one's speed/weight.

A kits are big advantage if there set up alot of tuning involved. Different track surfaces plays a big part. I worked on a team bike with factory suspension and 90% of it was suspension tuning. Lucky for us was just changing springs and the odd shims adjustment. As yes springs are far better then air forks . But you can run some older spring forks on new models just change springs revalve it with gold valves and do shims and you have a cheaper suspension kit

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It all depends. For the average, weekend vet guy, a revalve is all you ever need. If your B-class and above, spend whatever money you have and get all the suspension. Lol.

how many clicks did you have comp and rebound? and preload

Pretty sure your helmet straps are routed wrong. They go on the other side of the pads. At least in most models

How do you know you didn’t just pay 7k for a spring conversion

U need to get a taller seat my brother I have one it’s a game chabged

How do you listen to & take advise from someone about suspension that starts off talking about having the wrong springs and how his rider skill & weight somehow equal out and make everything doable?? The springs hold up the chassis so that the suspension can operate & function in the correct part of the stroke BECAUSE of how much the rider weights. The main reason for setting the RIDER SAG is so the chassis is at the CORRECT height & the forks are at the proper ANGLE to work & pivot the front end of the bike. Think about it this way, the front end pivots and the rear end steers & that is why the FRONT WHEEL IS ALWAYS POINTING STRAIGHT AHEAD & the rider & the rest of the bike follow it, hence the rear steers. Having your head directly over the steering stem pivot area of the bike makes it so that the front wheel & the riders head & eyes are on the same plane & always going ahead whilst the rest pivots & turns behind the head/neck and the front wheel!

I'm confused......is it REP or REO suspension?

She kissed your helmet lol

A kit isn't factory.

Dude looks like he’s riding an 85 lol

14,000+ for a new bike and I get tier 2 suspension..f off KTM..I will go with Yamaha sss ant day..save tons of cash for other imptovements..f off ktm