steering damper

[dbocz]

Is there any other springs that would be stiffer than the LR's from Progressive?

[Chris Krok]

> From: "clifpayne92115" > Subject: front forks > > My first Tech days was great. But I still need help on my forks. 87' > 49K bike with 10" springs in the forks. Seems to have tapered plugs > under the springs. Anyone know what gives.

I would definitely pull the fork tubes off of the bike and dump everything out of there. Hopefully, whatever spacer they put in will drop right out, and you won't have to disassemble the forks (further than taking the caps off, anyway). Krokko -- Dr. J. Christopher Krok John Lucas Adaptive Wind Tunnel Caltech MS 205-45, Pasadena, CA 91125

[Guest]

One of the best things that I have done to my KLR is to install the progressive fork springs for about $80 ,a world of difference in ride and handling.

[Keith Saltzer]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "oleland1" wrote:

> One of the best things that I have done to my KLR is to install the > progressive fork springs for about $80 ,a world of difference in ride > and handling.

I said that too..........till about 2 months later when I put in the Race Tech emulators. I love em! MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)

[erik sperling]

Happy Holidays to All, Need some tips from the suspension guru's of the group. Is the Progressive(Larry Roseller) front fork spring upgrade a time consuming job? Can it be done without removing the fork legs from the triple tree clamps. Can I use the stock OEM spacers? Last but not least, Is there really a BIG difference in ride quality? Any Input would be appreciated. Thanks. Erik --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Thor Lancelot Simon]

On Mon, Dec 26, 2005 at 07:28:08AM -0800, erik sperling wrote:

> > Is the Progressive(Larry Roseller) front fork spring upgrade a time > consuming job?

No, unless the fork oil drain screw is frozen and must be extracted. Then you'll have to drive to Sears in a very angry mood and buy their set of micro-extractors. (I strongly advocate replacing these screws with better quality fasteners, maybe stainless, since they're near the road and get sprayed with a lot of crap, and using anti-seize, since they are steel and go into aluminum).

> Can it be done without removing the fork legs from the triple tree > clamps.

Yes. There is no reason to remove the fork legs from the clamps.

> Can I use the stock OEM spacers?

No, not unless you cut them so they're shorter. Some people use PVC pipe since it's easier to cut. I bought the springs from Dual Star and found that their pre-cut spacers worked well for me (I'm about 195 pounds).

> Last but not least, Is there really a BIG difference in ride quality?

I think so. I also find that the reduced dive when braking makes city riding more pleasant and keeps me from losing the headlight to dive when I brake hard at night. Thor

[rodbon95]

I needed the progressive springs for riding off-road agressively. I would bottom but not top out. Since installing the progressive springs I have never bottomed. I run 2" spacers and 170mm of 7w oil. I'm 6' 195lbs before the holidays. You must take the forks out. It's not hard. Get the front wheel up and remove it. Remove the obvious cables etc. that are attached. Loosen the upper and lower triple clamp bolts and slide them out. If your unsure from there, take them to a shop you trust or a friend. Good luck Rod

[Chris Norloff]

No. Yes. No, but they should come with new spacers. Yes, 'specially for a big rider. Chris ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: erik sperling Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:28:08 -0800 (PST)

> Happy Holidays to All, > > Need some tips from the suspension guru's of the group. Is the Progressive(Larry Roseller) front fork spring upgrade a time consuming job? Can it be done without removing the fork legs from the triple tree clamps. Can I use the stock OEM spacers? Last but not least, Is there really a BIG difference in ride quality? Any Input would be appreciated. Thanks. > > Erik > > > > > >--------------------------------- >Yahoo! Photos > Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Ross Lindberg]

How big of a job is it to replace fork springs? I'm longing for a pair of progressive fork springs. Do you just unscrew the top cap, pull the old spring out, insert the new ones and replace the caps, or is there more to it? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Analog Aardvark]

At a minumum, you've pretty much got it... only do one side at a time, and you're supposed to loosen the top triple clamp bolts when you do it. You'll need to have new spacers for the new springs; DualStar sells a kit for the truly lazy, or you can use schedule 40 or 80 PVC, or you can cut down the stock spacer. Just make sure they're even. I think it's worth taking the tubes out of the triple trees (a bit more work, but not complicated) and pumping the nasty old fluid out and hanging them to drain, then setting the fluid level properly and setting up your sag right. It takes longer but is worth it... and having done the "loosen the drain and pump" method as well as the remove method, I can say the latter is worthwhile. To me. -Luke --- Ross Lindberg wrote:

> How big of a job is it to replace fork springs? I'm > longing for a pair of > progressive fork springs. Do you just unscrew the > top cap, pull the old > spring out, insert the new ones and replace the > caps, or is there more to > it? > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > >

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