cocoleclown2761 wrote:
>
> I would like to carry a sort of universal cable
> that could fit most of the cables used on the KLR.
It doesn't exist. Carry a spare clutch cable. A spare
throttle cable isn't a bad idea either but you can use the
closing cable in a pinch.
>
> Also I am very interested in a strong shock that can be maintain with
> new seals.
All it takes is money. Some folks have had the stock shock
rebuilt and revalved for $300 or $350 (big performance
increase with the different valving). Dual-star sells OEM
takeoff shocks for $150, though not always in stock. A new
seal head, piston bushing, oil, and gas charge for the stock
shock cost under $100. Most places charge $150 for the
rebuild, I'm in the middle of doing the rebuild myself and
I'd say $150 is not at all unreasonable considering the work
involved.
www.eshocks.com sells springs that will fit the
KLR shock for $75. Stock is 300lb/in, you might try 400 or
450lb/in.
With a little legwork you can set up a good shock for cheap.
I have seen another KLR on my trip that has this problem
> and the guy has to stay for 1 week waiting for a 700$ buck new shock.
> Hope he got it !!!
>
He got top-of-the-line, or maybe he just got screwed. The
Progressive 420 is $400 or so, and is a very good shock. You
will get similar performance out of a stock shock that has
been properly resprung for your weight, and filled with
thicker fluid. Once you get into $600-$700 territory you are
talking about Works, Ohlins etc, they take a week because
they usually do custom setup. Unless that was $700 CA, then
I don't know.
Devon
A15
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