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[Steve Swedhin]

Does anyone know if there's a lift kit for the KLR? I know that there is the

lowering kits, however, unlike some or most, I'm not vertically challenged.

I also don't have the monetary allowance for the Progressive Shock.

 

"Swede" "Mjollnir" -  A11 KLR650 370 Bultaco Frontera "La senda es mia"

[Wayne Pinney]

Steve,   For a lift kit for the KLR650 (and many other bikes) go to http://www3.sympatico.ca/a.jones/index.htm   The owner/engineer's name is Andrew Jones and he builds adjustable replacement links for rear unishock systems.  The links can be lengthened as well as shortened so he addresses both issues.    A consideration when altering the rear shock links is to try to maintain the ratio of front/rear ride height, else you may wind up with some very interesting (not positive) handling characteristics.  I ride a 2001 KLR650 and my triple clamps are at the top of my front forks.  In your situation (raising ride height) you will need to lower the front forks in the triple clamps which will be difficult if they are already at the top.  I would discuss it with Andrew, he may be able to supply a replacement triple clamp which will allow the adjustment you need.   FWIW   Wayne 2001 KLR650  

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] stevens@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 06, 2000 1:48 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_klr650] Different: bottoming suspension Does anyone know if there's a lift kit for the KLR? I know that there is the lowering kits, however, unlike some or most, I'm not vertically challenged. I also don't have the monetary allowance for the Progressive Shock.   "Swede" "Mjollnir" -  A11 KLR650 370 Bultaco Frontera "La senda es mia" Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[BCSavWill@cs.com]

Hi, Fit the ohlins shock. Progresive springs, start at 15mm preload. This should lift you at least an inch. Regards Brian A14 D15

[Steve Swedhin]

Thanks for the info, but as I said before, I have limited purchasing resources, like under $100. If someone were to give me the stock link dimensions vs. the R&D 1" or 1.5" lowering link dimensions, I think I could make my own lift links. That and change the lower springs to 1" shorter with a PVC pipe extender for lift in the forks. I have no problem with the stock fork springs. "Swede" "Mjollnir" - A11 KLR650 370 Bultaco Frontera "La senda es mia"

----- Original Message ----- From: To: > > Fit the ohlins shock. Progresive springs, start at 15mm preload. > > This should lift you at least an inch. > > Regards > > Brian > A14 > D15 >

[BCSavWill@cs.com]

Hi, Sorry i do not have the link dimensions. The LR springs are under $100, if not try preloading the standard springs by 1/2 to one inch. They are worth it. I won't go into the ohlins 46mm USD forks then. Best wishes Brian A14 D17

[carmic7@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/7/00 10:14:42 AM, stevens@... writes: >>

[Steve Swedhin]

 

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] Stevens@... [b]To:[/b] Carmic7@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 13, 2000 8:15 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Different: bottoming suspension Please, don't tell me what I want. I have expressed what I want. I am comfortable with the way the shock and suspension work, I just want a inexpensive lift kit (similar to longer spring shackles on a 4X4) of 1 to 1.5 inches. Reworking the shock is not an option that I want to do.   "Swede" "Mjollnir" -  A11 KLR650 370 Bultaco Frontera "La senda es mia"  ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] Carmic7@... [b]To:[/b] stevens@... ; BCSavWill@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, November 12, 2000 7:58 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Different: bottoming suspension A lifting link will not give you a higher spring rate which is what you need, the cheap way out for me was to put a spacer betwen the spring and shock on one side which is 1/8" alum. plate, the realized gain in the ride height department with the link conidered is about 3/8" ride height -neil

[Zachariah Mully]

Steve-     I too would be interested in such an experiment... I have heard of people doing it to their KX's and KLX's to lift the rear and weigh the front end a bit more to get a tighter turning bike. Apparantly Pro-Circuit and MB Racing sell shorter linkage kits for the K-series. I am not sure of whether or not they'd fit a KLR, but I would interested in hearing about what you come up with. Take a look at http://www.procircuit.com/Pages/hardware/linkages.html I know that they're expensive, but worth looking FYI...And it seems that they'll custom make a set for you.... Wasn't someone on the list making the lowering links themselves? I seem to remember someone selling the ones they'd made...     Another idea I just had... You might be able to use ones off of a KX or KLX (which I believe have about 11"-12" of travel...), probably can be found at a scrap yard for cheap.. Let me know what you find out.    Thanks, Zack SE DC 1991 KLR650 "Buster" 1986 Concours

[quote] -----Original Message----- [b]From:[/b] Steve Swedhin [mailto:stevens@...] [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 13, 2000 10:18 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650 [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Different: bottoming suspension   ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] Stevens@... [b]To:[/b] Carmic7@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 13, 2000 8:15 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Different: bottoming suspension Please, don't tell me what I want. I have expressed what I want. I am comfortable with the way the shock and suspension work, I just want a inexpensive lift kit (similar to longer spring shackles on a 4X4) of 1 to 1.5 inches. Reworking the shock is not an option that I want to do.   "Swede" "Mjollnir" -  A11 KLR650 370 Bultaco Frontera "La senda es mia"  ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] Carmic7@... [b]To:[/b] stevens@... ; BCSavWill@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, November 12, 2000 7:58 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Different: bottoming suspension A lifting link will not give you a higher spring rate which is what you need, the cheap way out for me was to put a spacer betwen the spring and shock on one side which is 1/8" alum. plate, the realized gain in the ride height department with the link conidered is about 3/8" ride height -neil

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[stevens@vanion.com]

Zach: Thanks for jogging my train of thought-I'll contact a fellow I know on the CO D/S group and see if he'll get the dimensions I need (his wife has the R&D lowering kit). Then I'll see if I can get the CNC shop I worked at to make them. Will be in touch. "Swede" P.S. THANKS for being the one that understands what the hell I'm talking about. Instead of telling me to throw money at it.

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Zachariah Mully" wrote: > Steve- > I too would be interested in such an experiment... I have heard of > people doing it to their KX's and KLX's to lift the rear and weigh the front > end a bit more to get a tighter turning bike. Apparantly Pro- Circuit and MB > Racing sell shorter linkage kits for the K-series. I am not sure of whether > or not they'd fit a KLR, but I would interested in hearing about what you > come up with. Take a look at > http://www.procircuit.com/Pages/hardware/linkages.html I know that they're > expensive, but worth looking FYI...And it seems that they'll custom make a > set for you.... Wasn't someone on the list making the lowering links > themselves? I seem to remember someone selling the ones they'd made... > Another idea I just had... You might be able to use ones off of a KX or > KLX (which I believe have about 11"-12" of travel...), probably can be found > at a scrap yard for cheap.. Let me know what you find out. > > Thanks, > Zack > SE DC > 1991 KLR650 "Buster" > 1986 Concours

[Porter Watson]

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