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[Barry Wallett]

I am unhappy with the dirt handling of my KLR. Specifically, it has bad wobbles on soft dirt roads. That is the front wheel weaves around if you hit soft dirt, even an inch thick. Is this caused by front fork flex or some other problem? Would harder front suspension help? Would fork brace help? The bike is new and would not have any suspension wear problems. Would a steering damper help? Any ideas or advice? Barry Canberra - Australia

[monahanwb@yahoo.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Barry Wallett" wrote:

> I am unhappy with the dirt handling of my KLR. Specifically, it has > bad wobbles on soft dirt roads. That is the front wheel weaves

around

> if you hit soft dirt, even an inch thick.

Barry, try turning your rear spring preload to 3 or 4. It is not hard to do, takes about one minute, maybe two. It will probably help. A new front tire and the rear spring preload change and you'll be wondering why you didn't do that sooner.

[Devon Jarvis]

Barry, I don't know how much a fork brace helps off-road, but it certainly does help on-road cornering. In soft terrain of any type, the stock Dunlop tire squirmed, pushed, and generally misbehaved. In sand it's basically unrideable. New tires will cure a LOT of the trouble. So far IRC GP110s are OK in soft stuff and good on the road. I am going to try Kenda 270s next. The 3.25" front will fit a KLR (stock size is 3") and will float in sand a lot better, don't kow how it affects on-road handling. Devon A15 Barry Wallett wrote:

> I am unhappy with the dirt handling of my KLR. Specifically, it has > bad wobbles on soft dirt roads. That is the front wheel weaves around > if you hit soft dirt, even an inch thick. Is this caused by front > fork flex or some other problem? Would harder front suspension help? > Would fork brace help? The bike is new and would not have any > suspension wear problems. > > Would a steering damper help? > > Any ideas or advice? > > Barry > Canberra - Australia > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[jayed36@yahoo.com]

A set of Progressive springs up front will help a bit. It's got a nasty dive with the stock springs. I just put a set in and can tell you it is one of the best aftermarket purchases I have made. I got the springs under the old part number, and they were only like $64. Piece of cake to replace them yourself, as well. Jeff A15

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Barry Wallett" wrote: > I am unhappy with the dirt handling of my KLR. Specifically, it has > bad wobbles on soft dirt roads. That is the front wheel weaves around > if you hit soft dirt, even an inch thick. Is this caused by front > fork flex or some other problem? Would harder front suspension help? > Would fork brace help? The bike is new and would not have any > suspension wear problems. > > Would a steering damper help? > > Any ideas or advice? > > Barry > Canberra - Australia

[Dave]

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