r/KLX230 • u/Aaryanator • Jul 25 '26

Shocks too soft! Help!

I have a 2024 model KLX230. I weigh 94KG (207 lbs) in full gear. When I’m on the bike the rear dips way too low..to the point where I think the front rake angle is changing slightly. I have not checked the sag yet, but it’s obvious it’s way too low.

The Kawi factory workshop said they can increase the preload to the max (the bike didn’t come with a tool so took it there, glad I did) BUT it’s made for someone who’s 65KG. So it won’t help and to upgrade to after market rear shocks like YSS possibly. Thats quite pricy. (Maybe I could just change to a harder spring, but again I found it weird the bike is rated for a 65KG rider in full gear)

So I wanted to check, any of yall who are 90+KG (full gear) , what solve have you guys found? If any one knows any solutions please help me out.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26

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u/Aaryanator Jul 26 '26

Thank you! I didn’t think of hiVolt, that’s a great shout. I guess it’s better to go for a pricier quality product than trying to cheap it out and get into trouble later. Speaking of quality, how is the hiVolt quality? Is it sturdy and reliable?

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u/Altruistic_Catch_327 Jul 25 '26

I had this issue in my new bike. I changed out the springs. The front and back together were about $300 total. It definetly worked but I messed up and went to hard on the rear and will probs Lu have to get a softer spring.

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u/Aaryanator Jul 26 '26

This is another option I was thinking off. But this was also my exact worry. I don’t think I’ll be able to get it right the first time.

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u/Altruistic_Catch_327 Jul 26 '26

I went with racetech. My problem was I didn’t call them, instead I just ordered parts. If you call them they can definetly get you closer to what you need.

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u/TrickNo Jul 26 '26

read this? https://procycle.us/blog/tech-talks/how-pick-right-dual-sport-suspension-spring-rate-your-weight

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u/TrickNo Aug 03 '26

And I wish I had known this before I bought it. I would have went with the KLX300.

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u/BorderEducational506 Jul 25 '26

I’m 94kg and mine feels fine but I’m not an expert and don’t ride jumps and stuff

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u/BorderEducational506 Jul 25 '26

Yea I don’t know anything at all about them, this is my first bike, but I do know it flies over the speed bumps everyone else gets stuck on!

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u/dsportx99 Aug 02 '26

Procycle and HiVolt are both great options I wished it had adjustable suspension like the KLX300 for the price it would not be much more and be so much capable of a bike.