kacr

[fasteddiecopeman]

Mike, You are in luck 'cause I've made my own! Start with 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 7 1/4" 6061 aluminum (two pieces, of course) and a 19/32" drill bit. For 2" lower drill the holes on 5.75" centers and round the ends a bit. Stockers are 6.125" OAL with the holes (.594" - 15 mm or 19/ 32") on 5" centers. So, if you interpolate you can see that holes centered on 5 1/4 or 5 1/2 would APPROXIMATELY split the drop to 2/3" or 1 1/3". Mine have been on over 10,000 kms. Just DON'T use soft aluminum...! That's why I used 6061 alloy. Ed

[Julie]

Mike, A 2 inch drop is a lot. I'm 5'9" and about 138 lbs female. I have the 1 inch lowering links made by "Don Beck" in Washington. On pavement I touch tippy toes without the links. With the links I'm just shy of flat footed. So if you Uncle weighs more than me, I would think 1 inch drop would be enough. I currently have the lowering links off my bike (KLR650) if you would like, I could trace them for you. But I might need to send it though the post off, as my scanner isn't working right.

[chadr90s]

common question no doubt but I have to ask. I'm 5'8" male 30" inseem My KLR 650 is totally stock with pretty low preload on rear shock. I'm waddling around on the tips of my toes on most flat surfaces. Need to determine if I should go for a 1" or 2" lowering link. I definitely do not want to be completely flat footed on level ground nor do I feel like I should but barely scraping the ground isn't good. Any fellow folks who happen to live closer to the ground then the rest of the world who happen to have any insight into this and would like to share please let me know. Also, where is a good place to order one? I've found many sites, pretty much offering different grades of alluminium and steel. Not sure which is the best for this application. Steel? Aluminium? What strength? Who has the best deal for the $$$? Not necessarily the cheapest but the correct link is what I seek. Thanks in advance. Chad

[Don S]

Rather than lowering the KLR, you may want to find out what Elton John did with his old costume boots. Note, if you go with the Elton John riding boots, there will likely be a need for a gear shifter modification. You will probably have to move the tip of the shifter up around knee level and probably a foot or so forward of stock. Good luck. Don S. chadr90s wrote: common question no doubt but I have to ask. I'm 5'8" male 30" inseem My KLR 650 is totally stock with pretty low preload on rear shock. I'm waddling around on the tips of my toes on most flat surfaces. Need to determine if I should go for a 1" or 2" lowering link. I definitely do not want to be completely flat footed on level ground nor do I feel like I should but barely scraping the ground isn't good. Any fellow folks who happen to live closer to the ground then the rest of the world who happen to have any insight into this and would like to share please let me know. Also, where is a good place to order one? I've found many sites, pretty much offering different grades of alluminium and steel. Not sure which is the best for this application. Steel? Aluminium? What strength? Who has the best deal for the $$$? Not necessarily the cheapest but the correct link is what I seek. Thanks in advance. Chad Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2 /min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Randy Shultz]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "chadr90s" wrote:

> > I'm 5'8" male 30" inseem My KLR 650 is totally stock with pretty

low preload on rear shock.

> I'm waddling around on the tips of my toes on most flat surfaces.

Need to determine if I

> should go for a 1" or 2" lowering link. >

--- Well, I've got half an inch on you, shorty, so let me give you a bit of advice: I rode my KLR at stock height for two years but when I started doing more off-pavement riding I caved and got 1 inch lowering links. It was the occasional stop on sloping ground that convinced me that I needed to be able to plant my foot better on occasion. You can't always pick your stopping point, at least not if you operate at my off-road level of skill, or lack thereof. Some of my stops are, shall we say, "unplanned". One inch lowering links, together with a slightly shaved seat, make me much more comfortable off-pavement. I also added a taller aspect rear tire and a stronger rear spring, so I didn't get the full one inch benefit, but then I have a colossal half inch taller inseam than you, so you have to adjust for that. On that last point I find it helpful to keep in mind that in much of the world 5'8" is well above average height. It's not our fault that we live in the United States, home of the growth-hormone laden food chain, producers of freakishly tall people.

[Don S]

Freaking right man. One set free with each pair of boots. Be careful though. The glasses can cause some serious aerodynamics issues which may result in excessive lengthening of the neck. You will end up being taller but will still have the seat height issue to deal with. Don S. Matt Knowles wrote: Do they make Elton John goggles to complete the outfit?

On Apr 29, 2006, at 7:05 AM, Don S wrote: > Note, if you go with the Elton John riding boots, there will likely be > a need for a gear shifter modification. Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned --------------------------------- Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2 /min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-113342312 p {margin:0;}Have you checked your valve clearance lately? -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "jeffstang05" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:52:23 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] kacr   has anybody had any problems with the kacr on older klrs I am really starting to think this might be a problem with mine and its hard starting when cold or cooled down even when its hot it runs fine when is cooled down it takes alot to start mines a 88 model i looked at the kacr and it seems to be all there and functioning

[gojibo60]

I wonder how much can I lower a bike and if I can lower the front the same amount than the back. What kind of experience has anyone with lowering links.thank you.

[dooden]

You can slide the tubes up in the triple, loosen, slide and re-torque the pinch bolts.. ( Crated position is like 3" up, heck some dealers have delivered bikes like that even ) I have my front up about 3/4" outta the triple using stock links on the rear.. Just needed a little bit more footing. No weird handling I have noticed. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gojibo60" wrote: > > I wonder how much can I lower a bike and if I can lower the front the same amount than the back. What kind of experience has anyone with lowering links.thank you. >

[fasteddiecopeman]

Don't forget that the suspension travel AND ground clearance on KLRs are pretty much equal, so by lowering it you'll have MORE travel than clearance...! Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gojibo60" wrote: > > I wonder how much can I lower a bike and if I can lower the front the same amount than the back. What kind of experience has anyone with lowering links.thank you. >