progressive 465 series shock -1" hard anodized for kawasaki klr650 1

[John Theilgard]

I'm looking to upgrade my stock rear shock on my 2001 KLR w/33,000 miles (yes I know: what have I been waiting for). would this be a good option? Finished a 1400 mile trip last month with Tusk panniers on it and know I need something stiffer than what I've got. Don't mind if it lowers it a bit as this bike has always been a bit tall for me. Need to do the front as well. Thanks in advance if anyone has an opinion, John Sent 

On Nov 5, 2016, at 7:27 PM, Ken Cooley ken.bikerdude.cooley@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

  You can ride commando, it's your bike. I use a hair dryer to heat the decal and begin a corner and slowly lift. Always works.

On Nov 5, 2016 4:14 PM, "eddiebmauri@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: [u][/u]   OK, I have two (2) questions, please; 1.  What is the best way to remove the KLR Decal from the gas tank and from the front (plastic) covers (the ones on the front near/below the tank)?  Don't tell to use a blowtorch, wont fall that one........ 2.  My plastic covers (the ones near/below) the tank are beat, the fastener clips are all busted.  I have to use zip ties to secure them.  So, are the front plastic covers  really necessary?  I am thinking of getting rid of the front plastic covers altogether and riding commando?  Bad idea? Suggestions, comments, please. Eddie San Antonio, Texas, Republic of (Texit coming soon........???)

[jeffsaline]

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[Pete]

Cogent has a great reputation and is probably has the best KLR shock available, from what I've read. But Progressive is maybe half the price. My 2002 KLR came to me with a 465 -1" and it works great. I rode 8,000+ miles across America in August fully loaded with Givi bags and camping gear. I'm 6'1" 215 lbs and I sit just a little on my toes with my standard seat. My Progressive worked great on my cross-country trip, except for an incident in Reno NV. I thought I had blown out the rear Progressive shock because all of a sudden, my rear end was bottoming out. It turned out to be the 2 preload lock springs had been loosening as I was riding along on the trip, and they finally loosened enough so I was bottoming out in Reno. I had my Progressive shock checked out at a great suspension shop in Reno, Ride or Race Moto Source, and then tightened up the preload nuts over an inch and it's working great again. I still can't believe the shock lock nuts would back off like that, little by little over time. The 2 locknuts were still tight when we took it off the bike. I've since painted a line over the nits and threads so I'll know it it ever starts loosening again. Good luck with your shock choice ! Pete

[jwflower53]

Between Jeff's advice and mine, choose his.  But I had the short 465 on my dear departed '99 and it was great.

-JW