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rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:33 pm
by Bob
April 4 I posted in Files an article saying how you can rebuild the KLR shock for about $450. Reference is www.off-road.com
rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:52 am
by Jeffrey
why reinvent the wheel?
You can get a later model rear mono shock for around $100
Get an aftermarket better spring for $90.
The harbor freight tool for compressing the shock spring is $15
You might need a washer also to bolt the later model shock correctly on
a pre 08.
The post07 shock also comes with a condom to keep dirt and rocks off the shaft.
rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:04 am
by David Nichols
Jeffrey,
Can you post a link to that Harbor Freight tool?
-David
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From: Jeffrey
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 8:52 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Rebuild KLR Mono Shock
why reinvent the wheel?
You can get a later model rear mono shock for around $100
Get an aftermarket better spring for $90.
The harbor freight tool for compressing the shock spring is $15
You might need a washer also to bolt the later model shock correctly on
a pre 08.
The post07 shock also comes with a condom to keep dirt and rocks off the shaft.
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rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:07 am
by David Nichols
This one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/suspension/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-3980.html
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From: Gillette Jeffrey
To: David Nichols
Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Rebuild KLR Mono Shock
it is just the small cheap mcpherson strut compressor tool
you have to grind the fingers of claws a little to get the fingers to fit between
the coils easier
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From: David Nichols
To: Jeffrey
Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 7:03 AM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Rebuild KLR Mono Shock
Jeffrey,
Can you post a link to that Harbor Freight tool?
-David
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From: Jeffrey
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 8:52 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Rebuild KLR Mono Shock
why reinvent the wheel?
You can get a later model rear mono shock for around $100
Get an aftermarket better spring for $90.
The harbor freight tool for compressing the shock spring is $15
You might need a washer also to bolt the later model shock correctly on
a pre 08.
The post07 shock also comes with a condom to keep dirt and rocks off the shaft.
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rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:45 am
by Jeffrey
rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:45 am
by David Bowden
Is there any issuse with putting on a new spring thats too....big? im
taking my shock off to send out and have resprung with a heavier spring. I
dont want to go too light. Will a heavier spring thats too much just make
for a harsh ride? Im looking at me,250#, my sometimes passenger, and top
and side ammocan bags that only get used for long trips and come off when i
hit the trail.
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rebuild klr mono shock
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:59 am
by Jeffrey
actually a shorter spring is better
see Dr. Chris Krok FAQ
magnetizing stock drain plugs
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:34 pm
by Jeffrey
I tried all the youtube magnetizing miracles and none worked.
My friend moving to Nebraska gave me a bunch of junk from his garage that he didn't want to take with him. One of the things was a large very strong magnet. In 15 minutes, it magnetized a stock drain plug to about 25% of the gauss of an aftermarket market drain plug. I will leave it on overnight and test again.