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handling problems
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 10:04 pm
by 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
handling problems
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 10:11 pm
by 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.
handling problems
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 11:00 pm
by 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:
handling problems
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 11:37 pm
by 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
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2001 8:40 pm
by Dave
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