klr650-a14 (2000) rear suspension replacement

[Jim Tegler]

Hi Jeff, I bought a 1991 KLR in 2005 and the suspension was pretty shot. I bought a used military cast-off shock via eBay for $100 and the replacement was a simple bolt in operation. I don't know if these shocks are still around. The dog bones on mine were stock. There should be a few sets of these around. They're pretty easy to change, too. The dog bones that make the bike ride higher also make the suspension stiffer and therefore more suitable for heavier riders(who might be taller, too!) I wouldn't put big bucks into a $1,000 bike, myself. Jim A5 Posted by: "Jeffrey Parker" jeffreykparker@... jeffreykparkerTue Apr 3, 2012 9:20 pm (PDT) Dear all! I've got a 2000 (A14) KLR650 with over 40k miles on the clock. I bought her third-hand in late 2009 in rural northern California for $1000, and she was pretty beat -- possibly having been used for "forestry". She was my first motorcycle, and a great introduction to the wonderful riding/wrenching/riding culture that keeps all of us in this forum. Despite living most of the year in Shanghai, I've put about 10k miles on the bike myself, and made a lot of repairs and upgrades with the help of an awe

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Wild card question: Is this even worth doing on an aging bike for which I only paid only $1k? Sorry for all the questions, but grateful for guidance! Thanks, Jeff