Hi guys,
I have searched, but haven't found a good explanation of the differences between the suspension components on the FS vs. MX (or FE) bikes. My reason is, I have a 2002 FC550 (MX) and my front forks are well worn.. the plastic guides are actually broken inside. I just picked up a set of forks and a rear shock from a 2001 FS650 and I'm wondering what the differences are? The specs show different numbers, and even differences in travel for the rear, but are the differences just in valving?
Thanks for any help! I will probably send both front and rear out for some valving/rework before I install them.
From the specs:
Suspension front
FE model '02: WP MXMA 4860-HBG E ø 48 mm
FS model '02: WP MXMA 4860-HBG S ø 48 mm
FC & FX model '02: WP MXMA 4860-HBG MX ø 48 mm
Suspension rear
FE model '02: WP PDS 5018-HBG E
FS model '02: WP PDS 5018-HBG S
FC & FX model '02: PDS 5018-HBG MX
I have searched, but haven't found a good explanation of the differences between the suspension components on the FS vs. MX (or FE) bikes. My reason is, I have a 2002 FC550 (MX) and my front forks are well worn.. the plastic guides are actually broken inside. I just picked up a set of forks and a rear shock from a 2001 FS650 and I'm wondering what the differences are? The specs show different numbers, and even differences in travel for the rear, but are the differences just in valving?
Thanks for any help! I will probably send both front and rear out for some valving/rework before I install them.
From the specs:
Suspension front
FE model '02: WP MXMA 4860-HBG E ø 48 mm
FS model '02: WP MXMA 4860-HBG S ø 48 mm
FC & FX model '02: WP MXMA 4860-HBG MX ø 48 mm
Suspension rear
FE model '02: WP PDS 5018-HBG E
FS model '02: WP PDS 5018-HBG S
FC & FX model '02: PDS 5018-HBG MX
