Wilsons Sandbox

[img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc195%2Fdeej1914%2FTahuya%2520Ride%2FP9073106.jpg&t=1571810173&sig=lFnDhbhgpq2VF75ZYbwYvg--~E[/img] I might add; if you only have weight on one side (noting that you were going to put boxes opposite the bike) you will experience slight handling inequalities.  Keep it under 80 in the sweepers. m. 

Andy,   Since you didn t mention it, I will bet that the type of spring compressor you used has hooks that grab the spring from the outside.  You will find that your Gen2 shock is made slightly different than your Gen1.  There is an added plastic sleeve under the spring on the Gen2 shock that will prevent you from using a spring compressor that uses a fork inside the spring to compress it.  If you are using a spring compressor that has hooks that attach from the outside then there should be less of a problem getting the Gen2 spring compressed.   I now have some aftermarket swingarm and rear suspension linkage bearing replacement kits for sale.  These are high quality bearings, seals and bushings to make your rear suspension work and feel just like new. (much cheaper than OEM). Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com       [b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Tuesday, May 5, 2015 5:39 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Time for front end work    

Well, finally decided to redo the front end of the KLR at 41,500 miles. new bushings, gold valves, 5 wt oil and a set of Avon Gripsters for this round of tires. Figure on taking the rear apart and cleaning and re greasing everything. Also put my old 525LR spring on the Gen 2 shock I've been running for the last 10,000 miles. Or, I think it's a 525 spring, been so long since I've bought it and installed it on the original shock due to going with 1" lowering links for awhile.