[dsn_klr650] a newcomer's question

[Ted Palmer]

Bordt wrote: [...]

> Also, on my last weekend trip to northern Michigan, I arrived very > late and left the bikes on the trailer without unstrapping them. Can > someone tell me if this is harmful to the front shocks--that is > leaving them under compression overnight?

A newish bike would tolerate this better than an old bike. Since the KLR has a high front mudguard, it is easy to wedge something like a piece of 4x2 between the tyre and 'guard before strapping down. This way, you only end up compressing the tyre a bit instead of having to squeeze down the suspension so that it doesn't bounce on the soft springs.

> One last question about the drive chain. With 5500 miles on the bike, > I have yet to adjust the chain. Everytime I check it, the > peak-to-peak movement is within the 2.0-2.4 inch specification in the > User's Manual.

It sounds like the lube you are using is doing a good enough job already. Mister_T

[Rev. Chuck]

...The rear tire is showing about 1/8-inch of meat at the center and I anticipate having to change it in about another 500-600 miles. The front tire is showing about 3/8-inch and looks like it wont be a problem till next year. ...Can someone tell me if this is harmful to the front shocks--that is leaving them under compression overnight? ...When I change the rear tire I plan on cleaning the chain and switching over to chain wax. I am hitting about 5K on the clock myself and my rear is looking like a replacement is in order early next year, front another 5K at least as it is off the ground more than the rear :^). I ride mainly road two up. I like to un-compress the forks when ever I can, but you are right, how can it be different than trailering it another 10 hours or so? I think a good measure would be to relieve the compression when ever possible. Every 1K of road (or less if off road) I wire brush the chain with WD40 to clean and warm up the chain by riding for a bit and give it a good lubing with chain wax. I always lube after riding and not before, that way the chain is warm and the lube penetrates better. I show no visual signs of wear on the chain or sprockets yet. --- Rev. Chuck :^)>+ A13 http://klr650.50megs.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Get your FREE Email and Voicemail at Lycos Communications - http://comm.lycos.com

[Jim Jackson]

>1) How many of you all have put progressive springs up front

Yep Larry Roesler Series - Love 'em

>2) What is the most popular aftermarket accesory for the KLR

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