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>I'm installing new Progressive fork springs part # 11-1151 and also >replacing oil with a heavier grade 15 wt oil my problem is >that I can't get the friggin fork caps back on. I cut the spacers down to >3.25 inches and still can't get the caps on... What Gives??

> At http://www.motonation.com/trialzero.cfmthey show Sidi's in size 46/11. So > maybe I'll order the Discovery boot(some similarities to Combat Touring, > same price) in size 46

> -----Original Message----- > From: Rev. Chuck [SMTP:klr650@...] > Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 4:37 PM > To: Wilmotte, Todd > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Help!! Am I a wimp?? > > >I'm installing new Progressive fork springs part # 11-1151 and also > >replacing oil with a heavier grade 15 wt oil my problem is > >that I can't get the friggin fork caps back on. I cut the spacers down > to > >3.25 inches and still can't get the caps on... What Gives?? > >The springs (with forks completely uncompressed) are about 2 inches from > the > >top of fork tubes... Does that sound about right!! > >I have the oil level at 6.5 inches (w/ forks compressed) from top of > tube... > >Is that Peachy?? > >According to the archives, many people trimmed a mere .5 to 1 inch from > >spacer so how the hell did they get that cap back on!! > >I'm in my mid thirties, 6'5" tall and 255lbs at 12% Bf and work out > >religiously.... So why can't I get these little ole caps on?? > >My God, Am I turnin' into a wimp? > > I don't think you could be turning into a wimp... > You ride a manly machine! :^) > > 1. might seem obvious, but make sure the front wheel is off the ground. > 2. I put the fork cap in the socket and the socket on a speed wrench > (looks like an old time hand drill). Sat on the bike and did the thing. I > did NOT even trim anything off the spacers. > > 3. Make sure your top triple clamps are not tight either... > --- > Rev. Chuck > :^)>+ > A13 > http://klr650.50megs.com > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > > > Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com > Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://my.lycos.com

> Jack the front wheel off the ground and it should be a lot easier. > >I'm installing new Progressive fork springs part # 11-1151 and also > >replacing oil with a heavier grade 15 wt oil my problem is > >that I can't get the friggin fork caps back on. I cut the spacers > >down to 3.25 inches and still can't get the caps on... What Gives??