raising front suspension

[jttrials]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "smokey925916"

wrote:

> > > > the DPO of my bike put lowering links on the bike. It took forever > > to find out why the rear suspension kept bottoming out. It was the > > exhaust resonator on the swing arm. > > > > Anyways, I put 1/2" raising links on the rear suspension. I > > couldn't find stock links on the cheap. These links were like $12. > > > > The forks were raised up in the triple clamp about 1/2"(over the top > > of the clamp). I moved them so the fork caps are level with the > > triple clamp. > > > > > > The problem is raising the rear has made my bike a bit unstable at > > about 80mph, compared to what it was before. I want to raise the > > front a bit. > > > > I also have a problem while getting agressive offroad with bottoming > > out the front suspension. I was going to swap out the spacers on > > the front forks for something 1/2" longer. This should also make my > > suspension more stiff, also. > > > > Is this the right move to make given my situation? Is this the best > > way to raise the front forks (more ground clearance)? > > > > Thanks for any help > > > > What have you done with springs? Assuming your springs are stock,

the raising links will

> also stiffen the rear end, so the front will be even softer by

comparison. Progressive

> 1151s in the forks might restore balance to the bike, in effect

raising the front end by

> reducing sag. They are a good addition in any case, so that is what

I would try first.

>

I agree with Judd, springs will help considerably. As a "quick and cheap" fix, try putting 5-10psi air in the forks. That will boost them up a bit and add some bottoming resistance. There are lots of naysayers about putting air in, but it does work. Raising the oil level in the fork will help with bottoming, although won't assist your ride height issues.