windshield, how tall is tall enough?

[teamster1997]

How about the raising links I have been reading about? I am really, really interested in obtaining one for KiLeR.

[MM]

I think you can get raising links from Fred at arrowhead, I think Eagle mike makes them, but I might be wrong here. I made a set on a CNC, I think 6 mm shorter, you can't get too short or the swing arm will hit the shock assembly, overall it added about 1-1.25" to the height of the bike on the side stand. I have ridden a fair bit with them on and I like the results. I have had to change the spring settings (stock spring). I was running at 5 before the links but lowered to 3 ( I haven't changed rebound). The raising links stiffen the rear alot, makes sense considering its a lever arm, but I haven't looked at it in detail. They were simple to make so I figured I'd try to see if I liked it.... they are staying on... I would like to hear other comments as well from others who have them and how they feel... thanks Matthew

----- Original Message ----- From: "teamster1997" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Raising links > How about the raising links I have been reading about? I am really, > really interested in obtaining one for KiLeR. > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[ATO137528@aol.com]

But what about the level of forks? As is, the KLR is already nose down most of the time. I have progressive springs and lowered the tubes as far as they will go in the clamps. I'd be all on board if I could raise the front too, but that will obviously require a fork transplant. Right? Lamar A14 Katrina Survivor -----Original Message----- I think you can get raising links from Fred at arrowhead, I think Eagle mike makes them, but I might be wrong here. I made a set on a CNC, I think 6 mm shorter, you can't get too short or the swing arm will hit the shock assembly, overall it added about 1-1.25" to the height of the bike on the side stand. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[wannabsmooth1]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "teamster1997" wrote:

> How about the raising links I have been reading about? I am really, > really interested in obtaining one for KiLeR.

Fred will have some raising links in the near future. I've been selling them direct. They are designed for large people, say 225 lbs, or greater. They stiffen the rear suspension, spring AND damping. So, if a large rider was at a preload of 5 before, the usual setting is now about 2. This enables the "larger rider" to still be at approx 30% static sag. (These were entirely my idea, and invention - in case it matters......) all the best, Mike Eagle Mfg & Eng since 1990 San Diego, Ca

[Rick McCauley]

Will these affect life expectancy of any of the parts due to higher angles and or stress. Rick A17 wannabsmooth1 wrote:

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "teamster1997" wrote: > How about the raising links I have been reading about? I am really, > really interested in obtaining one for KiLeR. Fred will have some raising links in the near future. I've been selling them direct. They are designed for large people, say 225 lbs, or greater. They stiffen the rear suspension, spring AND damping. So, if a large rider was at a preload of 5 before, the usual setting is now about 2. This enables the "larger rider" to still be at approx 30% static sag. (These were entirely my idea, and invention - in case it matters......) all the best, Mike Eagle Mfg & Eng since 1990 San Diego, Ca Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[wannabsmooth1]

Rick, I done some stress analysis, and I'm sure they won't. People have put many different springs and shocks on the KLR650, overloaded the you-know-what out of them, bottomed the suspension many times - the failure points are pretty well known. Subframe bolts - especially if not kept tight. Once in a great while (I've heard of one or two, IIRC), the subframe cracks at a weld, always in my experiance due to severe overloading. The factory shock is known to get tired at some point anyway, depending on how well it's protected from dirt and corrosion, and maybe which year, etc. There's been a few guys on the list that have rebuilt a stock shock, and had it work well for a while....A couple of riders have had these links on for a few thousand miles, and no sign of a problem............ all the best, Mike Eagle Mfg & Eng San Diego, Ca Rick McCauley wrote:

> Will these affect life expectancy of any of the parts due to higher

angles and or stress.

> > Rick A17 > > wannabsmooth1 wrote: > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "teamster1997" wrote: > > How about the raising links I have been reading about? I am really, > > really interested in obtaining one for KiLeR. > > Fred will have some raising links in the near future. I've been > selling them direct. They are designed for large people, say 225 lbs, > or greater. They stiffen the rear suspension, spring AND damping. So, > if a large rider was at a preload of 5 before, the usual setting is > now about 2. This enables the "larger rider" to still be at approx 30% > static sag. (These were entirely my idea, and invention - in case it > matters......) > > all the best, > > Mike > Eagle Mfg & Eng since 1990 > San Diego, Ca > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html

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[David C.]

I have a set on my '88. They work fine. Of course, I'm 6'5" and weigh 225 or so, but I'm happy with them. Dave C At 11:52 PM 11/13/2006 +0000, DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com wrote:

>4a. rising links > Posted by: "golfista39" golfista39@... golfista39 > Date: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:28 am ((PST)) > >Hey guys, > >como estan hoy? (how are you today?) >Anybody test the rising links? are they good? >I'm looking for them but first I would like to konw your opinion .... > >Regards (saludos >and take care (cuidense) > >Guillermo >Ecuador

[paladin_1176]

Does anybody have experience with the Eagle Mikes RL1 raising links? Right now I have a stock rear shock and i'm trying to find the most cost effective way of raising the pre-load and capacity of the rear end. I'm 280 and i'm planning on riding 1 up all summer with gear. I had thought about the 500/560 spring, but the links should be easier. Moose

[Jim Tegler]

Raising Links Posted by: "paladin_1176" Paladin_1176@... paladin_1176 Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:39 am (PST) Does anybody have experience with the Eagle Mikes RL1 raising links? Right now I have a stock rear shock and i'm trying to find the most cost effective way of raising the pre-load and capacity of the rear end. I'm 280 and i'm planning on riding 1 up all summer with gear. I had thought about the 500/560 spring, but the links should be easier. Moose Howdy Moose, I installed Raising Links as the same time as I installed a new shock. I only weigh #242, but the rear end sure was solidified! I can say that they are really easy to install and much cheaper than a $450 shock that would be stiffer. Jim A5 _________________________________________________________________ Fine Dining & Fancy Food. Check Out This Collection Of Good Eats. http://local.live.com/?mkt=en-ca/?v=2&cid=A6D6BDB4586E357F!378

[David C.]

At 11:23 PM 3/27/2007 +0000, you wrote:

>Raising Links > Posted by: "paladin_1176" Paladin_1176@... paladin_1176 > Date: Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:39 am ((PDT)) > >Does anybody have experience with the Eagle Mikes RL1 raising links? >Right now I have a stock rear shock and i'm trying to find the most >cost effective way of raising the pre-load and capacity of the rear >end. I'm 280 and i'm planning on riding 1 up all summer with gear. I >had thought about the 500/560 spring, but the links should be easier. > >Moose

I have a set on my '88 and they work fine. I'm 230 and about 6'5". They do make the bike a lot taller, so if you are inseam challenged you will have a problem. Dave C