Suspension Parts for KAWASAKI KX500 1987 – Shocks, Forks & Upgrades
Discover suspension parts guaranteed to fit the 1987 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 1987 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
0.393
Stock Shock Spring Rate
5.4
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 5
- Fork Oil Level
- 125 mm
Fork Spring Information
- Standard Preload
- 10 mm
SHOCKS INFO
Shock Manufacturer
- Shock Type
- KYB 44 mm ID
Shock Dimensions
- Nitrogen Pressure
- 142 psi
- Shock Length (Eye to Eye)
- 440 mm
- Shock Travel
- 128 mm
- Shock Shaft Outer Diameter
- 14 mm
- Standard Sag
- 95 mm
- Shaft Nut Torque
- 25 ft-lbs (34 NM)
- Shock Oil
- 2.5 Weight
Shock Comments
- Teknik Revalve Only
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FORK UPGRADE PARTS
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FORK SEALS & BUSHES
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SHOCK SPRING RETAINERS /BUMPERS
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SHOCK BLADDER PARTS
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SHOCK SEAL CASE PARTS
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SHOCK SHAFT PARTS
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SHOCK PISTON PARTS
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SUSPENSION LOCKNUTS & BUSHES
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TOOLS & LUBRICANTS
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All Fitment-Matched Suspension Parts
Browse All 28 Products for KAWASAKI KX500 1987
Front Fork Piston Metal (Pair) 43mm KYB
OEM KYB Japan Motorcycle Suspension Service Parts(SKU: 110034300102)
Inside Diameter d (mm): 41.5
Fork Inner Tube Ø d (mm): 43.0
Height H (mm): 20.0
Outside Ø D (mm): 43.5
Wall Thickness (mm): 1.0
$52.03
31 In Stock
31 In Stock
Front Fork Slide Metal (Pair) 43mm KYB
OEM KYB Japan Motorcycle Suspension Service Parts(SKU: 110044300102)
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
$52.03
37 In Stock
37 In Stock
Rear Shock Piston Ring KYB 44mm
OEM KYB Japan Motorcycle Suspension Service Parts(SKU: 120214400101)
Height H (mm): 9.3
Outside Ø D (mm): 44.0
Wall Thickness (mm): 1.25
$31.90
11 In Stock
11 In Stock
Rear Shock Bump Rubber KYB 14mm x 40 x 55
OEM KYB Japan Motorcycle Suspension Service Parts(SKU: 120341400101)
Height H (mm): 55.0
Outside Ø D (mm): 38.0
$29.67
21 In Stock
21 In Stock
$44.36
6 In Stock
6 In Stock
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
HiCalibre Shock Spring 59/62 x 270 (Eibach 892 59_61-270) Common Fitment KYB 46mm
Proudly made in the USA(SKU: 20-085)
From
$245.00
$4.98
3600 In Stock
3600 In Stock
Fork Oil Seal - 43 x 55 x 10.5/12
43mm id x 55mm od x 10.5/12mm tall - KYB Conventional(SKU: 24-866-00)
$33.00
40 In Stock
40 In Stock
