WP Xplor Fork Re-Valve | TBT Suspension | Highland Cycles

Here is how we re-valve a set of KTM Xplor Forks.

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[highlandcycles]

I didn’t make it clear that the 1200-1300 price is for front and rear revalve

[jamesking]

This is the best dirt bike channel on YouTube period.

[jimstrieby]

I talked to a couple "suspension shops" and their arrogance, trash talking and 10-week lead times convinced me to buy not only a closed-cartridge setup but also buy the tooling and learn the suspension myself. I have 4 bikes and I've learned a lot.

[markusr.]

The translation for xplor is "manufacturing cost saving thing" or "always same no matter what you adjust thing"

[nuthintoprove]

If you know enough about suspension and I do, you can tell if someone knows what they're doing. For what it's worth, this guy is a straight shooter. Lot's of smoke and mirrors out there. Most people don't understand how it all works so they are at the mercy of the tuners. The BS guys try to keep it like some "dark art" and only they have the answer, make it like a cult following. I don't care who the tuner is. Don't tell me what kind of food I like and what beauty is or what kind of art looks good. Testing is the key, period!

[camwoodsend]

You are a good dude Morgan. No arrogance at all, love the channel as always. Learn, wrench, ride.

[SkylarRace]

I put 60+ hours on my Xplor Forks with stiffer springs put in by the dealer at 0 hours (2023 TE300). I found the forks to work pretty good at slow technical terrain. But like most riders say they just can't handle aggressive high speed riding especially once they get hot deep into a ride. To be fair I've also heard some smaller C level guys say that they really like the Xplor fork so it really depends on the rider. I've looked into many upgrade options for the Xplor fork but I've ultimately decided to go with the WP 6500 cartridge kit as it's the best bang for your buck.

[MrJasonfromcanada]

I just got the Open Chamber conversion done on my 17 300xcw as well as rear shock tuned and it’s a game changer. It’s a completely different bike and very comfortable to ride and you can just blast through the chop!

[zachfarkash]

So much can be done to suspension it's crazy.

[randytidwell]

on the right fork take the triangle rebound shims out and replace them with round shims about the same thickness, I add one extra shims also. I then added one shim to the mid valve to tighten up the float to 28 thousandths from 40. I add one large shim to the base compression valve at the bottom of the fork.also.
to start with I went 2 shims in the compression and 2 in the mid valve to make 16 thousandths float but that was a little stiff so I settled on the above setting.
I went from having both clickers on top all the way in to the one on the left all the way out and the rebound on the right 10 clicks out. this is pretty good setting for just a few shims and fresh oil.

[Eric_]

1200 - 1300 $ 😜 .. In April I ordered (for KTM 300 '21) an OHLINS STX22 CARTRIDGES KIT for my weight (enduro settings) and I paid €1250
I replaced everything myself ....amazing what a difference it makes. Morgan tnx for review TSP Power Kit 👍👍

[lukasraus]

great vid as usual on your channel - and that pricing honestly i was suprised - i am from europe (czechy) - doing suspention by myself for friends and theirs friends and so on... - not all time job but like 7-9 sets/month - i am installing dal soggio xp one kit to front and RS kit to rear + revalve + full service and my pricing is almost the same as yours - around 1300 and in my opinion it is fair

[cooliomilkman]

Will you be doing a video on the aer 48 fork? Nice vids man. I enjoy watching the mechanics and the riding clips combined.

[enduro-parts-aus]

Transparency in the suspension world is so strange, i have gone to a few different shops for my suspension only been satisfied with the outcome once

[miro_s]

thanks! This is very clear and helpful, you hear a lot of bad things about xplor but no explanation as to why. have you got experience with the wp 6500 inserts, would they be preferable to a conversion like yours, or race tech or k-tech where I am, and why yes why no. Cheers.

[d.brayman]

For what it's worth...having your suspension done by Highland Cycles is worth every penny. I've had two complete suspensions done by them and both work flawlessly. Normally you might think yeah, whatever. Let me elaborate...I'm 6' 5" and not slender. Getting that right, is no small feat. For me, they're 2 for 2. It was worth my time and money to make a 700 mile round trip for the second bike. My 2 cents.

[randytidwell]

I think the left adjuster is a mid valve adjuster and does not help at the top of the stroke where they are way too soft and fast. I have a setting that really helps the 2021 explorer forks and it's very economical, I would like to share if it's ok to put it on here.

[Mark-mqcc]

Hey Morgan, if I drove up from Az could you do it same day if I gave you enough notice?

[seazv]

Hi buddy what’s happen if you change the spring in wp forks that only have spring in one leg?
The ktm 1290 Super adventure R 2021+ have preload adjustment in both legs but only one visible spring in one leg, I it is 6.5nm I’m looking to put 7.0nm, but I don’t know if that will cause problem as the other leg don’t have spring. Thanks

[JacobYoces]

Forgive my ignorance, but 1200 to revalve the suspension seems like a lot. Im not saying it is, i just have no idea.
Is that the cost for the forks and the shock? And does that include the cost of disassembling and reassembling the motorcycle? And would it be cheaper if someone drops off the forks and shock alone?