deer strike: klr:1 deer:0

[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

In a message dated 2004-05-27 6:08:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kingsqueak@... writes:

> > If it were me, from all that Devon has gone through with the shocks, > I'd go out and buy a WP or Ohlins, a 'real' shock that is made to be > tuneable and one that you can have built to spec based on your weight > and type of riding. They really aren't that much more and the guys > here who run them have no trouble. > >

I've got a WP shock on my bike. Been running it since '97 and its been great value. I've had it rebuilt twice. It came set up with the proper spring for my weight and the valving already set for my riding preferences. When I bought it the OEM shock listed for like $750 and WP wanted $425 - with my dealers discount my cost was $350 so do some shopping. Pat G'ville, Nv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Devon]

bryanl@... wrote:

>Last week I sold my 1150 GS. >

Congratulations!

>Recognizing an opportunity, however, I moped around the house for a couple of days until my wife said, "Why don't you go ahead and fix up the KLR a bit?" > >Yes!!! > >So, what about the very pricey Progressive rear shock and spring? I've already ordered a hydraulic clutch and a couple of other doodads, but I think I can go this one more thing. >

I had one, it's being rebuilt (new shaft after only 8000mi) and then I'm going to sell it to someone who only rides on the road. It worked well when it was working, but it had bad fade problems offroad. Better for road than woods. A small but real improvement over a stock shock. If you can swallow a $420 pill, I suggest you instead work up to swallowing a $620 pill and get a Works Performance shock- they'll set it up for your weight, valve it for the riding you specify, and it has a HUGE remote reservoir that seems to prevent fade. Otherwise, just get a new spring from eshocks.com and put that on the stock shock. Depending on your weight, something between 400lb/in to 550lb/in, the size is 9"x2.25". Other things to consider- aluminum handlebars, better footpegs, radiator bar/ bash plate/ handguards, etc.... Devon

[jimbacker@juno.com]

Fred I have a 92 klr 650 and the rear shock spring is less than adequate. I see a new take off on eBay, will it help and will it fit? The add says 94-04 and maybe other years. Or should I put a progressive spring on my shock and call it good? I am not a real aggressive rider. I do plan on putting progressives in the front. kb7tgr jim 02gl18 A6 WY ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

[squasher_1]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, jimbacker@j... wrote:

> Fred > I have a 92 klr 650 and the rear shock spring is less than

adequate. I

> see a new take off on eBay, will it help and will it fit? The add

says

> 94-04 and maybe other years. Or should I put a progressive spring

on my

> shock and call it good? I am not a real aggressive rider. I do

plan on

> putting progressives in the front. > kb7tgr > jim > 02gl18 > A6 > WY > >

The take off's are the same as yours. even the spring. I bought one of those take offs and changed to a heavier spring (450 lbs).

[Fred Hink]

That ebay shock should fit your bike. What do you have your damping and preload adjuster set at on your shock? If you have your settings towards max, then a new shock might help some. If you have your shock settings somewhere in the middle then a new spring would help more. I sell two different spring rate shock springs. Depending on your weight and how aggressive you ride off road, you may need either the PS 350/450 spring or the 500/560 spring. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html

----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 9:04 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] rear shock > Fred > I have a 92 klr 650 and the rear shock spring is less than adequate. I > see a new take off on eBay, will it help and will it fit? The add says > 94-04 and maybe other years. Or should I put a progressive spring on my > shock and call it good? I am not a real aggressive rider. I do plan on > putting progressives in the front. > kb7tgr > jim > 02gl18 > A6 > WY >

[bigfatgreenbike]

jimbacker@... wrote:

>Fred >I have a 92 klr 650 and the rear shock spring is less than adequate. I >see a new take off on eBay, will it help and will it fit? The add says >94-04 and maybe other years. Or should I put a progressive spring on my >shock and call it good? I am not a real aggressive rider. I do plan on >putting progressives in the front. >

The only difference between the new shock and your old one is 12 years and god-only-knows how many miles on the fluid and gas charge. Which is WAY too much. If you have a good dirtbike shop nearby, ask them where they send out shocks. Especially if you find an "old-timer" suspension tuner, they will know how to work on an emulsion shock. They may also be able to rework the shim stack and tune the shock for your riding. At the very least your shock needs fresh oil and nitrogen. Most likely you also need a different spring. The progressive spring was not the best thing for the KLR in my experience (but was pretty good), a straight-rate spring like the ones that eshocks.com sells would work better. Depends on your weight. I use a 400lb/in, I'm 165 in riding gear. Guys that are around 225-250lbs use either the 500 or 550 lb/in. Or if you very frequently tour with lots of luggage or a passenger, you may want to spring the bike for it's usual load. Devon

[Lujo Bauer]

> If you have a good dirtbike shop nearby, ask them where they send out > shocks. Especially if you find an "old-timer" suspension tuner, they > will know how to work on an emulsion shock. They may also be able to > rework the shim stack and tune the shock for your riding.

FWIW, I recently had mx-tech replace the oil in my shock. I talked to John Curea, who was super easy to deal with. Mx-tech can pretty much do anything you want done with your suspension. They have a couple of locations and also do a lot of business via the mail. -Lujo [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[flynshahin]

Thanks for all the infos. Now, where can I get stronger spring? is there any better shock (from another bike)? falcon 02 klr 91 GSX1100G

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Apr 26, 2005, at 8:55 AM, flynshahin wrote:

> Thanks for all the infos. > Now, where can I get stronger spring? > is there any better shock (from another bike)?

Use the FAQ, Luke! http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html#suspension> -- Blake Sobiloff San Mateo, CA (USA)

[John Roberts]

Hi, I've just bought a KLR 650 1988 and it's great. It needs a new rear shock and also a new chain and sprocket set. Anyone have any tips for where I can get these at a good price? Thanks, John (UK)