Really good info! I'm looking forward to the rear spring installation / testing. I doubt if I'll have to do any front fork spring work to my KLR, but I'll probably have to go with a heavier rear spring.
Why would people spend $150 + on shorter springs, and such to beef up their forks, when a $34 pair of Schrader valves (air valves) .Just drill n tap into caps will give you infinite adjustable springs fron 0- to about 35 psi.any more could blow seals, but 8= 10 lbs will be plenty!!
The older gen 1 klr had air valves, also you can buy caps with the air valves. Makes no sense to put a shorter spring in the forks. I bought a set of progressive springs for my gen 1 last week and installed them, they were quite a bit longer. The air does help support the front, but it’s kinda like riding a pogo stick. Hopefully mine will be better and use the air to trim the ride.
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Thank you for that great tutorial!
You're very welcome!
Really good info! I'm looking forward to the rear spring installation / testing. I doubt if I'll have to do any front fork spring work to my KLR, but I'll probably have to go with a heavier rear spring.
Nice work!
Why would people spend $150 + on shorter springs, and such to beef up their forks, when a $34 pair of Schrader valves (air valves) .Just drill n tap into caps will give you infinite adjustable springs fron 0- to about 35 psi.any more could blow seals, but 8= 10 lbs will be plenty!!
The older gen 1 klr had air valves, also you can buy caps with the air valves. Makes no sense to put a shorter spring in the forks. I bought a set of progressive springs for my gen 1 last week and installed them, they were quite a bit longer. The air does help support the front, but it’s kinda like riding a pogo stick. Hopefully mine will be better and use the air to trim the ride.
Did you end up keeping the 10mm preload spacer or did you adjust it?
I do still have it in.
Can I do the front fork first and the rear spring later? Going from stock to heavy rider spring (290lbs)
I would recommend both at same time, just to prevent any adverse handling issues.
Totally agree!@@kcoutside7143
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