doo or not doo

[Ateam]

Hello peeps.  Going on a week long Moab trip in @ 3 weeks and the fork springs on my bike just suck.  Looking at .80 Race Tech springs.  I weigh @ 220 without gear.  Bike has about 22K.  Advice is appreciated. 

 

Ateam

[jet_doctor2002]

 I think most people use Progressive springs.  Race Tech uses one spring and tunes the rate by shortening them.  Good for racing, but can be harsh.  I like full length springs because I ride for long distances and plush is better.   Setting the fork oil height at about 6" from the top with the forks compressed and the springs in is also important.  A lot of people will use heavier oil, but unless you drill one of the rebound damping holes to 1/16 inch, the suspension will tend to stack. Cheers,

Doug

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[Fred Hink]

I stock the Progressive Suspension fork springs in case you would like to have them changed here.   Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com   [b]From:[/b] ateam@... [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:56 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; michaelburwell@... [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations    

Hello peeps.  Going on a week long Moab trip in @ 3 weeks and the fork springs on my bike just suck.  Looking at .80 Race Tech springs.  I weigh @ 220 without gear.  Bike has about 22K.  Advice is appreciated.    Ateam

[Stu Mitchell]

Sorry for hitchhiking on this thread

Ok Intros

Hey Everyone!

 

Just bought a 2002 KLR650 w/6K miles - PO was not a maintenance master .

 

I m changing every fluid tightening everything new brake pads, etc, etc bringing everything to a new baseline

 

Anyway changing fork oil to 15w some say Ok , some say Nay mine were way too soft but I suspect it was probably low on oil and original almost 14 year old oil.

 

I ended up adding approx 16 oz of oil to the fork fork was off bike at the maximum compression, no spring.  I still did not get to the perceived linear measure - but everything I ve read suggests 12 oz fork oil capacity or a couple of more for a firmer ride

 

I weigh about 180 and will be mostly street initially until I get used to the bike then start stretching my legs on fire roads.  I m too old to be a radical technical trails rider, but I do plan on getting into the woods some.

 

So, the question is does that amount of fork oil sound reasonable?

 

Thanks!!

 

 

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#o`[/i][/b]

[b]~~~~/)~~~~[/b]

[b] It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power. Alan Cohen[/b]

 

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Fred Hink [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:12 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Michael Burwell; Ateam [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

 

I stock the Progressive Suspension fork springs in case you would like to have them changed here.

 

Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

 

[b]From:[/b] ateam@...

[b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:56 AM

[b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; michaelburwell@...

[b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

 

Hello peeps.  Going on a week long Moab trip in @ 3 weeks and the fork springs on my bike just suck.  Looking at .80 Race Tech springs.  I weigh @ 220 without gear.  Bike has about 22K.  Advice is appreciated. 

 

Ateam

[Fred Hink]

Everything you could want to know about changing your fork oil can be found here:  http://www.klr650.marknet.us/forkoil.html   Changing from worn out 14 year old fork oil to new oil and going from the stock 10wt. oil to 15wt. oil will make a significant difference.  Fork oil that has been used a bunch will have the consistency of water.  Fork oil that never gets changed will also be contaminated with bits and pieces from inside the forks and will accelerate the wear of your forks bushings.  Worn fork bushings will cause fork seals to leak.  It s a vicious cycle.   Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com   [b]From:[/b] cloudnine233@... [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:02 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] RE: [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations     Sorry for hitchhiking on this thread Ok Intros

Hey Everyone!

Just bought a 2002 KLR650 w/6K miles - PO was not a maintenance master .

I m changing every fluid tightening everything new brake pads, etc, etc bringing everything to a new baseline

Anyway changing fork oil to 15w some say Ok , some say Nay mine were way too soft but I suspect it was probably low on oil and original almost 14 year old oil.

I ended up adding approx 16 oz of oil to the fork fork was off bike at the maximum compression, no spring.  I still did not get to the perceived linear measure - but everything I ve read suggests 12 oz fork oil capacity or a couple of more for a firmer ride

I weigh about 180 and will be mostly street initially until I get used to the bike then start stretching my legs on fire roads.  I m too old to be a radical technical trails rider, but I do plan on getting into the woods some.

So, the question is does that amount of fork oil sound reasonable?

Thanks!!

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#o`[/i][/b]

[b]~~~~/)~~~~[/b]

[b] It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power. Alan Cohen[/b]

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Fred Hink [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:12 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Michael Burwell; Ateam [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

I stock the Progressive Suspension fork springs in case you would like to have them changed here.

Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

[b]From:[/b] ateam@...

[b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:56 AM

[b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; michaelburwell@...

[b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

Hello peeps.  Going on a week long Moab trip in @ 3 weeks and the fork springs on my bike just suck.  Looking at .80 Race Tech springs.  I weigh @ 220 without gear.  Bike has about 22K.  Advice is appreciated. 

Ateam

[Eddie]

+1 recommendation on a set of Progressive springs. -eddie  

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] ateam@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; michaelburwell@... [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:56 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations   Hello peeps.  Going on a week long Moab trip in @ 3 weeks and the fork springs on my bike just suck.  Looking at .80 Race Tech springs.  I weigh @ 220 without gear.  Bike has about 22K.  Advice is appreciated.    Ateam

 

[Stu Mitchell]

Thanks all..

 

I m comfortable I have changed the oil correctly now. Forks feel 1000% better. But, progressive springs are probably next and emulators.

 

 

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#o[/i][/b]

[b]~~~~/)~~~~[/b]

[b] It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power. Alan Cohen[/b]

 

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Fred Hink [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:39 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Stu Mitchell [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

 

Everything you could want to know about changing your fork oil can be found here:  http://www.klr650.marknet.us/forkoil.html

 

Changing from worn out 14 year old fork oil to new oil and going from the stock 10wt. oil to 15wt. oil will make a significant difference.  Fork oil that has been used a bunch will have the consistency of water.  Fork oil that never gets changed will also be contaminated with bits and pieces from inside the forks and will accelerate the wear of your forks bushings.  Worn fork bushings will cause fork seals to leak.  It s a vicious cycle.

 

Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

 

[b]From:[/b] cloudnine233@...

[b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:02 AM

[b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com

[b]Subject:[/b] RE: [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

 

Sorry for hitchhiking on this thread

Ok Intros

Hey Everyone!

Just bought a 2002 KLR650 w/6K miles - PO was not a maintenance master .

I m changing every fluid tightening everything new brake pads, etc, etc bringing everything to a new baseline

Anyway changing fork oil to 15w some say Ok , some say Nay mine were way too soft but I suspect it was probably low on oil and original almost 14 year old oil.

I ended up adding approx 16 oz of oil to the fork fork was off bike at the maximum compression, no spring.  I still did not get to the perceived linear measure - but everything I ve read suggests 12 oz fork oil capacity or a couple of more for a firmer ride

I weigh about 180 and will be mostly street initially until I get used to the bike then start stretching my legs on fire roads.  I m too old to be a radical technical trails rider, but I do plan on getting into the woods some.

So, the question is does that amount of fork oil sound reasonable?

Thanks!!

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#o`[/i][/b]

[b]~~~~/)~~~~[/b]

[b] It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power. Alan Cohen[/b]

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Fred Hink [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:12 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Michael Burwell; Ateam [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

I stock the Progressive Suspension fork springs in case you would like to have them changed here.

Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

[b]From:[/b] ateam@...

[b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:56 AM

[b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; michaelburwell@...

[b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] 06 KLR Fork Springs Recommendations

 

Hello peeps.  Going on a week long Moab trip in @ 3 weeks and the fork springs on my bike just suck.  Looking at .80 Race Tech springs.  I weigh @ 220 without gear.  Bike has about 22K.  Advice is appreciated. 

Ateam

[RobertWichert]

I rode 25,000 miles on my 2007 without doing anything, noticed increased vibration, opened it up, found a broken spring. Based on the recommendation of Fred Hink and Eagle Mike, I am installing the torsion spring and the Eagle Mike upgrade. Robert Wichert ===========================================

On 9/21/2013 3:53 PM, Jeff Saline wrote:

  First time poster so please forgive if I did this incorrectly.   Hi folks- Last Winter I bought a 2006 KLR with 3,000 miles on it in cherry condition. The rig has numerous farkels but mostly guards, seat, manual fan switch, blinky tail light etc. I have put about 1500 aggressive  miles on  since I bought it. The question I have is, since I do not know if the previous owner did the doohickey upgrade; what is the recommended action.  Do I get the parts and just dive in as if It has not been done? Thanks in advance for the help.    Watson       ... ...   ... ____________________________________________________________ Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. -- Robert P Wichert P.Eng. Inc. LEED AP, HERS II, CEA +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068