horsepower question

[hens_p]

My KLR got Progressive Front springs for Christams. Does anybody has the procedure for installing the Progressive Front Springs in the KLR650? It used to be on the web. I *think* at DSN... My two main questions are: - Can I use the stock spacers? - How much fork oil do I add? - Any other tips are welcome... Thanks Pat / Austin

[monahanwb]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "hens_p" wrote:

> My KLR got Progressive Front springs for Christams.

Pat, if you have the Larry Roessler springs, I think the stock spacers are way too long, you'll have to make some about 2.5 inches long, I think. If you have the regular progressives, then you can cut the stock spacer one-half to one inch, depending. Don't strip the threads on the fork caps when you re-install. Oil....I measure out 400 ml and put that amount into each tube. Works for me. My KLR got a new roomie for Christmas. A sTrumpet Daytona 500. Hey, how much rain is enough, anyhow, around here? Bill in beautiful California

[garyottm]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "hens_p" wrote:

> My KLR got Progressive Front springs for Christams. > > Does anybody has the procedure for installing the Progressive Front > Springs in the KLR650? It used to be on the web. I *think* at

DSN...

> > My two main questions are: > > - Can I use the stock spacers? > > - How much fork oil do I add? > > - Any other tips are welcome... > > Thanks > Pat / Austin

OK Pat, here is the link to the instructions at Progressive. http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdf/3064-002.pdf Use one of your old spacers and cut it in half (I'm assuming that these are Larry Whatshisnames) The new spacers need to be 1/2 the length of the old ones. This will be explained in the directions at the link. Just follow the directions. My springs came with a copy of the instructions. I assumed that they all did. You will be very pleased with the improvement.It's one of the best mods that you can do to the KLR. Gary in Michigan

[Ted Palmer]

Steve Pye wrote: [...]

> Motorcycle.com's 2000 Valuebike Shootout Shows the KLR 650 at: > > 37.5 HP @ 6350 RPM > 35.5 ft/lbs @ 2750 RPM > I believe this is fair compared to anything else I've seen quoted.

The big KLRs tend to have their peak torque at around 5000-5500rpm, but that is the "normal" spec bikes. Some markets, like West Germany and Switzerland, have the bike output _severely_ restricted by what I assume are noise standards. I guess they don't want noisy bikes riding around causing avalanches or something. The peak torque of the restricted bikes are usually around 2300-3000rpm, so I assume that someone picked a wrong rev figure somewhere along the line. The restricted bikes do over 31ft-lb at the rated revs, so they do similar torque peaks to the less restricted bikes, but the peak power outputs are much much lower. Anyone want a KLR650C1 with a max power of 24.5 PS @ 5000rpm? Blergh. Mister_T Melbourne Australia