Front end pushing - Kawasaki KFX450 Forum

bmann400 · 09-16-2007, 08:42 PM

Does anyone else have a problem with the front end pushing in tight turns?

bustedknuckle · 09-16-2007, 10:24 PM

first have you changed your offset? rember the stock offset is 4-1 most others are 3-2 . we ran into this when bought our hypers they didnt know that the kawi is 4-1.what are you you racing woods or mx. if its pushing try puting some more pre load on the back this will transfer some weight up frount.rember alittle will go along way..try afew turns at a while...what tires are you running??

05greenmachine · 09-16-2007, 10:44 PM

the kawi does not have 4-1 offset front rims. Measure them they are 3-2 like the rest. The kawi deffinatly has a lighter front and seems to push a little more but after my new a-arms that problem went away.

double d · 09-18-2007, 02:25 PM

First is tires. Second would be to get an aftermarket frontend, third would be a longer swingarm.

spincr4hire · 09-19-2007, 02:48 PM

make sure your alignment is right, also. I usually try to run 1/8" toe in.

FUELATV · 10-19-2007, 02:14 PM

I have had no issues with pushing. The KFX seems to be the most responsive bike i have been on ...... sometimes too responsive. We are adding a hair more castor in out bike. I do have 4-1 offset rims.

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FUELATV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SANTEE Posts: 293	I have had no issues with pushing. The KFX seems to be the most responsive bike i have been on ...... sometimes too responsive. We are adding a hair more castor in out bike. I do have 4-1 offset rims. __________________ We ride, test and use all the products we sell. No drop shipments, No broken promises, No BS, Just Top quality proven parts at a great price. PM me for the best prices, best service and best delivery. Everyone else talks the talk we walk the walk. FUELATV is always testing to make better products and more HP for you ........ its just the way we do it. FUELATV Air box and Air Box eliminator Intakes for the KFX450 are instock and ready to ship Dasa pipes - ALWAYS in Stock at UNBEATABLE PRICES Precision Stablizers - ALWAYS in stock and DISCOUNTED i-shock suspension - All kits instock, onsale and ready to ship FUELATV Bumpers, Cooler Racks, Anti-Vibe stems, DASA Exhaust Systems, i-shock supension, Yoshimura, Power Commanders, Custom Graphics kits, Gripper seat covers, Flexx bars, Precision Stablizers, and More.

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09-16-2007, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmann400 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 86	Does anyone else have a problem with the front end pushing in tight turns?

09-16-2007, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
bustedknuckle Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 43	first have you changed your offset? rember the stock offset is 4-1 most others are 3-2 . we ran into this when bought our hypers they didnt know that the kawi is 4-1.what are you you racing woods or mx. if its pushing try puting some more pre load on the back this will transfer some weight up frount.rember alittle will go along way..try afew turns at a while...what tires are you running??

09-16-2007, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
05greenmachine Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 86	the kawi does not have 4-1 offset front rims. Measure them they are 3-2 like the rest. The kawi deffinatly has a lighter front and seems to push a little more but after my new a-arms that problem went away.

09-18-2007, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
double d Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 27	First is tires. Second would be to get an aftermarket frontend, third would be a longer swingarm.

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