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2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:17 pm
by RobertWichert
I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
"1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
damper adjustment, or not?
Your kind words are appreciated.
Cheers!
--
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:31 pm
by revmaaatin
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:
>SNIP.
> I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
> almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM!
That is exactly how it is supposed to work. Please turn the bolt one way only-clockwise. At five, continue to turn and it returns to 1 with a rather unsettling BANG. or BAM as in the case of your bike
>
> For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
> says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a > damper adjustment, or not?
>
Sure.
The damper adjustment is located on the opposite side of the preload, at the bottom covered with a plastic clip.
Wash the bottom of the shock between the spring and the silver body and you should see it.
I think the FAQ describes sag and preloads/rebound recommendations.
I also believe there is a general consensus, you should buy a shorter shock (for the best performance) if you are going to permanently ride 2" lower.
revmaaatin.
2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:35 pm
by spike55_bmw
Bob:
The preload bolt operates a stepped cam: a full rotation goes 1 to 5 back to 1.
Supposedly hard the equipment to allow it to "snap" from 5 to 1. They recommend going 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 not 5, 1.
Don R100, A6F
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:
>
> I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
> leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
> preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
> because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
> hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
> almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
> "1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
> thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
>
> For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
> says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
> damper adjustment, or not?
>
> Your kind words are appreciated.
>
>
> Cheers!
>
>
>
> --
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> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
> +1 916 966 9060
> FAX +1 916 966 9068
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2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:41 pm
by RobertWichert
Thanks Fred and Martin! BAM! I only turn it clockwise.
I am "thinking" of getting the Progressive 1" lower setup, but I'll have
to go back to the stock links. Nobody makes a 2" lower shock, do they?
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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On 4/28/2011 4:32 PM, Fred Hink wrote:
> That is the normal way the preload adjuster works on the shock. It is
> ramped and has five steps, starting over at the 1 position. Some
> preload adjusters have been known to fail and turning the adjustment
> does nothing. Be sure to turn this adjuster in a clockwise direction
> only since you can damage the adjuster by trying to turn it backwards.
> There is a rebound damper adjuster just under the lower edge of your
> shock spring. It has four positions and 1 or 2 is the standard setting.
> Fred
>
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
>
> *From:* RobertWichert
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:17 PM
> *To:* DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
> *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
>
> I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
> leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
> preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
> because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
> hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
> almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
> "1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
> thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
>
> For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
> says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
> damper adjustment, or not?
>
> Your kind words are appreciated.
>
> Cheers!
>
> --
>
> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
> +1 916 966 9060
> FAX +1 916 966 9068
>
> ===============================================
>
>
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2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:46 pm
by Fred Hink
That is the normal way the preload adjuster works on the shock. It is ramped and has five steps, starting over at the 1 position. Some preload adjusters have been known to fail and turning the adjustment does nothing. Be sure to turn this adjuster in a clockwise direction only since you can damage the adjuster by trying to turn it backwards.
There is a rebound damper adjuster just under the lower edge of your shock spring. It has four positions and 1 or 2 is the standard setting.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: RobertWichert
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:17 PM
To: DSN KLR650
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
"1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
damper adjustment, or not?
Your kind words are appreciated.
Cheers!
--
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
===============================================
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:51 pm
by RobertWichert
Is more or less rebound better or worse?
I have it at "III" Less is more bouncy, I guess.
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
===============================================
On 4/28/2011 4:32 PM, Fred Hink wrote:
> That is the normal way the preload adjuster works on the shock. It is
> ramped and has five steps, starting over at the 1 position. Some
> preload adjusters have been known to fail and turning the adjustment
> does nothing. Be sure to turn this adjuster in a clockwise direction
> only since you can damage the adjuster by trying to turn it backwards.
> There is a rebound damper adjuster just under the lower edge of your
> shock spring. It has four positions and 1 or 2 is the standard setting.
> Fred
>
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
>
> *From:* RobertWichert
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:17 PM
> *To:* DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
> *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
>
> I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
> leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
> preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
> because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
> hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
> almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
> "1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
> thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
>
> For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
> says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
> damper adjustment, or not?
>
> Your kind words are appreciated.
>
> Cheers!
>
> --
>
> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
> +1 916 966 9060
> FAX +1 916 966 9068
>
> ===============================================
>
>
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2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:54 pm
by Fred Hink
The higher the number the more rebound damping. You want a higher number when you have a stiffer setting on your preload to help control the damping. Use a higher number with heavier loads.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: RobertWichert
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:51 PM
To: Fred Hink
Cc: DSN KLR650
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
Is more or less rebound better or worse?
I have it at "III" Less is more bouncy, I guess.
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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On 4/28/2011 4:32 PM, Fred Hink wrote:
That is the normal way the preload adjuster works on the shock. It is ramped and has five steps, starting over at the 1 position. Some preload adjusters have been known to fail and turning the adjustment does nothing. Be sure to turn this adjuster in a clockwise direction only since you can damage the adjuster by trying to turn it backwards.
There is a rebound damper adjuster just under the lower edge of your shock spring. It has four positions and 1 or 2 is the standard setting.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: RobertWichert
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:17 PM
To: DSN KLR650
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
"1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
damper adjustment, or not?
Your kind words are appreciated.
Cheers!
--
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
===============================================
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:01 pm
by RobertWichert
Got it, thanks!
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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On 4/28/2011 4:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote:
>
> The higher the number the more rebound damping. You want a higher
> number when you have a stiffer setting on your preload to help control
> the damping. Use a higher number with heavier loads.
>
> Fred
>
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
>
> From: RobertWichert
> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:51 PM
> To: Fred Hink
> Cc: DSN KLR650
> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
>
> Is more or less rebound better or worse?
>
> I have it at "III" Less is more bouncy, I guess.
>
> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
> +1 916 966 9060
> FAX +1 916 966 9068
>
> ===============================================
> On 4/28/2011 4:32 PM, Fred Hink wrote:
> That is the normal way the preload adjuster works on the shock. It is
> ramped and has five steps, starting over at the 1 position. Some
> preload adjusters have been known to fail and turning the adjustment
> does nothing. Be sure to turn this adjuster in a clockwise direction
> only since you can damage the adjuster by trying to turn it backwards.
>
> There is a rebound damper adjuster just under the lower edge of your
> shock spring. It has four positions and 1 or 2 is the standard setting.
>
> Fred
>
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
>
> From: RobertWichert
> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:17 PM
> To: DSN KLR650
> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
>
> I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
> leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
> preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
> because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
> hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
> almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
> "1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
> thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
>
> For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
> says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
> damper adjustment, or not?
>
> Your kind words are appreciated.
>
> Cheers!
>
> --
>
> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
> +1 916 966 9060
> FAX +1 916 966 9068
>
> ===============================================
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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2006 shock adjustment
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:41 am
by mark ward
Hey ALL
At 255lbs, Should i just LEAVE it at #5 Always? (thats where I have it now.)
Plus Camping, tools, food, ETC. TRIP gear, now-N-then. (35-40lbs+-??)
Or do you guys Close to 255, find lower (3-4) without gear, ever better?
--- On Thu, 4/28/11, Fred Hink wrote:
From: Fred Hink
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
To: "RobertWichert"
Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 11:54 PM
The higher the number the more rebound damping. You want a higher number when you have a stiffer setting on your preload to help control the damping. Use a higher number with heavier loads.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: RobertWichert
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:51 PM
To: Fred Hink
Cc: DSN KLR650
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
Is more or less rebound better or worse?
I have it at "III" Less is more bouncy, I guess.
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
===============================================
On 4/28/2011 4:32 PM, Fred Hink wrote:
That is the normal way the preload adjuster works on the shock. It is ramped and has five steps, starting over at the 1 position. Some preload adjusters have been known to fail and turning the adjustment does nothing. Be sure to turn this adjuster in a clockwise direction only since you can damage the adjuster by trying to turn it backwards.
There is a rebound damper adjuster just under the lower edge of your shock spring. It has four positions and 1 or 2 is the standard setting.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: RobertWichert
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:17 PM
To: DSN KLR650
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2006 Shock Adjustment
I have installed the 2" lower links, and people tell me this changes the
leverage on the shock and makes it "softer" so I wanted to increase the
preload. I look at the shock, and it is at "1". This surprises me,
because I swear I increased it to "2" or "3" a while ago, but what the
hell. I put a socket on it, and turn it and sure enough it comes out to
almost "5". I decide to go "all the way" and BAM! it drops back to
"1". This seems odd. So I try it again, two or three times. Same
thing happens. What's up with that? Does any body know?
For my next trick - I try to find a "damper" adjustment. The manual
says it's on the bottom, but I can't find anything. Is there really a
damper adjustment, or not?
Your kind words are appreciated.
Cheers!
--
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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nklr , single-cylinder minded.
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:14 am
by dooden
They are both sweet bikes... Hope to find a cheap Ninja 250 for a play thing.. someday..
Got a Suzuki on the way from California.. Sidekick 198something on a carhauler.

Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ron Criswell wrote:
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> That is a beautiful little bike. I wish they would make it in a dual sport version (and cheap). I wonder if it will knock the little Ninja 250 occurs long held throne.
>
> Criswell
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Apr 29, 2011, at 2:45 PM, "eddie" wrote:
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> > Tomorrow I will be like a kid in a candy store.
> > After waiting over five months for it to arrive, my 2011 Honda CBR250R came in this morning.
> > I placed a deposit weeks and weeks ago & the shop owner just called to tell me the good news.
> > He's even leaving it in the crate until I get there so I can help with it's "birth" and assembly. =)
> > Because of work obligations and weather, I may not get to bring it home until Tuesday, however.
> >
> > Stay tuned, campers!
> > eddie
> >
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> >
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