deer strike: klr:1 deer:0

[Tobin Slide Lampson]

Steve, May I ask a couple questions about your shock......? Is it a single or variable rate spring? What spring number....or kg rating(s) does it have? Thank you.... Toby Steve Green wrote:

> I like my Larry Roesseler 520 series from Progessive. Cost me $395 > from Competition Accessories but they made me wait 3 months. > I ride the bike hard, and with this shock I no longer bottom out. > > Steve G > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Dale Johnson" wrote: > > Ever Since my freeway spill my bike has felt a little ( ok a lot ) > > different. I finally checked it out last night and it looks like my > > rear shock is set to 1.. I don't think I have ever rode the bike > with > > it like that feels mushy.. Well I tried to adjust it and I get > > nada.. So here comes the questions.. # 1 What aftermarket rear > > shocks are offered for the KLR and much do they run.. #2 How much > is > > a stocker? > > > > Dale > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[monahanwb@yahoo.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., fixerdave@h... wrote:

> > If the adjustment assembly is buggered beyond repair, you might be > able to permanently fix it in one spot for real cheep. In any

event,

> it's probably a lot cheeper to repair than it is to replace --

unless

> you were pushing the original beyond it's capabilities anyway. > > ---> You hit hard enough to break the preload adjustment on your > shock... and you can still ride??

It is probably stripped threads caused by the adjuster screw seizing......I would think.

[Steve Green]

I guess I did mean "420" for the shock. My DID chain is the "520". Ooooops!

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Marc Illsley Clarke" wrote: > Steve, > Did you mean "420"? > > -- Marc, KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA > > "Steve Green" wrote: > __________ > >I like my Larry Roesseler 520 series from Progessive. Cost me $395 > >from Competition Accessories but they made me wait 3 months. > >I ride the bike hard, and with this shock I no longer bottom out. > > > >Steve G

[zootpatutie]

Am restoring an '89 A3 for my wife. Had noticed that the rear shock does not have the rebound dampening adjustment of my A9. Gave the bike it's maiden voyage this morning and found the shock to be non functional (also dropped the muffler off but that's another story). Can anyone tell me if newer era shocks with rebound dampening will work, and anyone have a functional one laying around for cheap? Otherwise, are these shocks rebuildable? TIA Todd A3 (Tigger today) A9 Zooska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Zachariah Mully]

Todd- You can rebuild them, but you have to have access to a source of compressed nitrogen. Probably not cheap unless you have a bud who works in a lab or someplace where you can sneak in and charge it up. I think that Dualstar has stock shocks for sale, but I can't remember, I stopped looking at their page a long time ago. If you've got the change, the cheapest aftermarket shock is probably the Progressive 420 (I think it is ~$400), then you have Works, WP and Ohlins. I have a WP on mine and I really like it, except for not being able to adjust the preload without breaking the rear subframe. I have a spare stock shock that I would be willing to part with... Hopefully UPS won't lose it like it did the fork tubes I sent out to Rafi in CA. Make an offer. ------------------ Zack Banana Republic of Washington, DC KLR650X A5/C2 "Buster" | KLR650A2 | ZG1000A1 | KZ440A2 | 1966 Vespa 125 COG #4664 DCDS #1

> -----Original Message----- > From: zootpatutie [mailto:zootpatutie@...] > Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 2:10 AM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] rear shock > > > Am restoring an '89 A3 for my wife. Had noticed that the rear > shock does not have the rebound dampening adjustment of my > A9. Gave the bike it's maiden voyage this morning and found > the shock to be non functional (also dropped the muffler off > but that's another story). Can anyone tell me if newer era > shocks with rebound dampening will work, and anyone have a > functional one laying around for cheap? Otherwise, are these > shocks rebuildable? > TIA > Todd > A3 (Tigger today) > A9 Zooska > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[duncanc@knowledgefactory.co.za]

How can we stiffen our back shock. We've got our '84 KLR up and running (What a RUSH!!!) but noticed that the back shock is touching the exhaust pipe when you go over a bump or something. We've lifted the shock to it's maximum point but it is still touching. What can we use to inflate that valve on the shock and what should the pressure be. What should the pressure be on the front forks and also...how tight must the drivechain be that goes to the back wheel? When our bike is standing still that chain is lying on the mono link. Dynamite Dant.

[Ted Palmer]

Dynamite Dant wrote:

> How can we stiffen our back shock.

Replace it with a real shock.

> We've got our '84 KLR up and > running (What a RUSH!!!) but noticed that the back shock is touching > the exhaust pipe when you go over a bump or something.

In that case you have either significant problems with the exhaust pipe or the frame alignment.

> We've lifted > the shock to it's maximum point but it is still touching. What can we > use to inflate that valve on the shock and what should the pressure > be.

A compressed nitrogen cylinder would be the best option for gassing the shock. However, there is no published factory spec that I know of for the actual pressure necessary inside the shock. Just pumping air in there would not help.

> What should the pressure be on the front forks

Spec pressure is atmospheric. You could in theory use up to 20 or 30psi in them but the seal friction gets astronomic.

> and also...how tight > must the drivechain be that goes to the back wheel? When our bike is > standing still that chain is lying on the mono link.

Spec is 40-45mm. Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[brettpartica]

Hey All! Its been a while! Im looking for a rear shock for my A1. Anyone got one laying around ? Let me know. Bretton.

[Tony Cornett]

I have a 2002 klr with about 1300 miles since 4/10/02. I love the bike. But I have found that the suspension is too soft for my weight(230). I can not afford a new rear shock right now. Will adjusting the spring tension and dampner setting help. I do not ride in the dirt but do ride some aggressive paved roads. I do not have my license plate yet but if I did I would have lost it twice. I will be making the modification by raising the plates. The dampner adjustment is at the bottom of the shock. Is there any thing that I should know or do prior to adjusting.Are there special tools I should have to make this adjustment? I am going for the most stiff settings. Also when I move the license bracket up do I have to grind the base that holds the reflector flush with the inner fender? Thanks for any help. TC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Devon Jarvis]

I found that the stock spring was just too soft, and I weigh 150lb (I ride offroad a lot). Adding preload might help, but I got to the point where I had the preload all the way up- it was really harsh over small stuff, but still bottomed easily. I got a Progressive LR series spring, which fits the stock spring, for $90. the stock spring is 300lb/in or so, and the new one is 500/560lb/in. It runs with very little preload but soaks up huge bumps well. The damping adjustor on the bottom of the shock is for rebound damping only. Cranking it up (you use your fingers, it has four settings and turns in one direction only) will control a lot of preload a bit better, but on washboard or braking bumps it may make the rear suspension pump down. I used the stock bolt holes to bolt through the botom holes on my plate, which worked for a while. After I fit MT21 Pirekki knobbies, I had to hack off the inner fender even with the outer one, and I bolted the plate to the outer fender. I don't have a proper license plate illuminator, but people have run this setup for years without tickets. Devon Tony Cornett wrote:

> I have a 2002 klr with about 1300 miles since 4/10/02. I love the bike. But I have found that the suspension is too soft for my weight(230). I can not afford a new rear shock right now. Will adjusting the spring tension and dampner setting help. I do not ride in the dirt but do ride some aggressive paved roads. I do not have my license plate yet but if I did I would have lost it twice. I will be making the modification by raising the plates. The dampner adjustment is at the bottom of the shock. Is there any thing that I should know or do prior to adjusting.Are there special tools I should have to make this adjustment? I am going for the most stiff settings. Also when I move the license bracket up do I have to grind the base that holds the reflector flush with the inner fender? Thanks for any help. TC