Wilsons Sandbox

On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:15:02 -0000 "imfreelandian" writes:

> I'm new to KLR 650s, just got a really nice '04. I've got a > doohickey > on the way from Arrowhead, but now I'm wondering if it would be > worthwhile to also install a torsion spring instead of the one that > comes with the kit. Opinions? > Thanks, Gerry

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Gerry, Welcome to the list and KLR ownership. I say put in the torsion spring. I've done a few doohickeys with extension springs and redid one with a torsion spring and have installed a few with torsion springs from the start. Next time I go into my KLR I'm putting in a torsion spring. It's been on the shelf for about 6-8 months now. At about 15,000 miles I went in to check on the tension on the extension spring which came with the doohickey. It was almost out of tension. I replaced it then with the shorter spring. If the torsion spring was available then I would have saved myself one trip into the engine. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

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

> > Time to prepare for my winter projects. I will shortly order the doo > parts and wondered if anyone in my area might rent for the price of > lunch or loan the required tools. > > Much appreciated. > > albatross >

"My area?" What area? Keep your eyes peeled for a tech day in your area. They may appear here, or more likely on klr650.net. It's an opportunity to borrow the special tools and get some coaching from a more experienced hand. Sometimes the coach can't resist digging into the job, so you can drink beer and schmooze Tom Sawyer-like while somebody willingly performs the task for you.