Suspension Parts for 1986 KAWASAKI KX500 Motorbikes | Guaranteed Fitment

Discover suspension parts guaranteed to fit the 1986 KAWASAKI KX500. Every product in this category has been validated against year-specific fork and shock specifications to ensure true compatibility.
You’ll find fork components, shock parts, shims, upgrade kits, complete suspension systems, chassis components, and the tools and fluids required for accurate servicing - all aligned with the suspension setup of the 1986 KAWASAKI KX500.

Use this page as a reliable reference when maintaining, rebuilding, or upgrading your bike’s suspension.

Bike-Specific Suspension Specifications & Setup Information

CALCULATE SPRING RATES

This is a recommendation only please consult your manual

Ideal Fork Rate:

kg/mm ( N/mm)

Ideal Shock Rate:

kg/mm ( N/mm)

BIKE DETAILS

Stock Fork Spring Rate

0.368

Stock Shock Spring Rate

5.6

Bike Type

MX

Ideal Rider Weight

75 kg

Engine Specifications

2 Stroke Engine 500 cc

FORKS INFO

Fork Manufacturer

Fork Type: KYB Conventional 43 mm OD

Fork Oil

Fork Oil Weight: SAE 7.5
Fork Oil Level: 135 mm

Fork Spring Information

Spring Rate – Claimed: 0.38
Standard Preload: 10 mm

SHOCKS INFO

Shock Manufacturer

Shock Type: KYB 46 mm ID

Shock Dimensions

Nitrogen Pressure: 142 psi
Shock Shaft Outer Diameter: 16 mm
Standard Sag: 95 mm
Shaft Nut Torque: 25 ft-lbs (34 NM)
Shock Oil: 2.5 Weight

Shock Comments

: Teknik Valve Only (no kit)

Fitment-Matched Suspension Parts by Category

FORK SEALS & BUSHES

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SHOCK SPRINGS
Ideal Spring Rate for kg: kg/mm ( N/mm)

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TOOLS & LUBRICANTS

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All Fitment-Matched Suspension Parts

Browse All 32 Products for KAWASAKI KX500 1986

Service manual KYB MX English

Kayaba (KYB) Genuine Motorcycle Parts

Service manual KYB MX English

OEM KYB Japan Manual
(SKU: 150340000201)

$79.86
8 In Stock

Shock Bushing Driver Set

Techtool

Shock Bushing Driver Set

(SKU: 93-118-00)

$33.00
11 In Stock

Shock Seal Head Steel Bullet 4pc Kit

Techtool

Shock Seal Head Steel Bullet 4pc Kit

14x12 | 16x12 | 18x12 | 18x16 mm
(SKU: 93-031-01)

$69.95
56 In Stock

Techtool Motorcycle Fork Seal Driver Kit 9pc Kit

Techtool

Techtool Motorcycle Fork Seal Driver Kit 9pc Kit

35/36-39-41-43-45-46/47-48-49/50-54mm
(SKU: 93-009-00)

$470.58
18 In Stock

Teknik Schrader Valve Cap

Teknik Motorsport

Teknik Schrader Valve Cap

(SKU: 30-652-00)

$3.99
605 In Stock

Eibach EMS Moto Front Fork Spring Kit. 36.7 x 510 1996-2004 Honda XR400 Suzuki DR250 350 650

Eibach Suspension Technology

Eibach EMS Moto Front Fork Spring Kit. 36.7 x 510 1996-2004 Honda XR400 Suzuki DR250 350 650

Made in the USA (QS9000) or Germany (ISO16949)
(SKU: 996)

From $249.94

Spring Rate: 0.45 kg/mm

$249.94
5 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.47 kg/mm

$249.94
2 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.50 kg/mm

$249.94
2 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.48 kg/mm

$249.94
2 In Stock

Eibach EMS Moto Rear Shock Spring (20-076) Ohlins 00596-

Eibach Suspension Technology

Eibach EMS Moto Rear Shock Spring (20-076) Ohlins 00596-

Made in the USA (QS9000) or Germany (ISO16949)
(SKU: 888)

From $249.94

Spring Rate: 4.6 kg/mm

$249.94
1 In Stock

HiCalibre Fork Springs 36 x 505 CFMoto MT450 Early CR KX RM CR with 43mm

HiCalibre

HiCalibre Fork Springs 36 x 505 CFMoto MT450 Early CR KX RM CR with 43mm

Proudly made in the USA
(SKU: 19-105)

From $345.00

Spring Rate: 0.36 kg/mm

$345.00
Special Order

SPECIAL ORDER Item from USA. 4-6 weeks delivery

SPECIAL ORDER Item from USA. 4-6 weeks delivery

Spring Rate: 0.38 kg/mm

$345.00
6 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.40 kg/mm

$345.00
Special Order

Spring Rate: 0.42 kg/mm

$345.00
6 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.44 kg/mm

$345.00
8 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.46 kg/mm

$345.00
6 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.48 kg/mm

$345.00
3 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.50 kg/mm

$345.00
4 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.54 kg/mm

$345.00
7 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.58 kg/mm

$345.00
8 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.60 kg/mm

$345.00
2 In Stock

Spring Rate: 0.62 kg/mm

$345.00
Special Order

Spring Rate: 0.64 kg/mm

$345.00
Special Order

Spring Rate: 0.66 kg/mm

$345.00
Special Order

InnTeck Inner Slide Fork Bush KAYABA 43mm **can use KYB 110034300102**

Innteck

InnTeck Inner Slide Fork Bush KAYABA 43mm can use KYB 110034300102

KAYABA 43mm 42x44x20
(SKU: SKTE43K)

Inside Diameter d (mm): 42.0

Fork Inner Tube Ø d (mm): 43.0

Height H (mm): 20.0

Outside Ø D (mm): 44.0

Wall Thickness (mm): 1.0

$22.00
Nil Stock

InnTeck Outer Guide Fork Bush KAYABA 43mm **can use KYB 110044300102**

Innteck

InnTeck Outer Guide Fork Bush KAYABA 43mm can use KYB 110044300102

KAYABA 43mm 43x47x12
(SKU: SKTI43K)

Inside Diameter d (mm): 43.0

Fork Inner Tube Ø d (mm): 43.0

Height H (mm): 12.0

Outside Ø D (mm): 47.0

Wall Thickness (mm): 2.0

$22.00
Nil Stock

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