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Gary
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progressive suspension fork springs installed

Post by Gary » Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:33 pm

I just finished installing Progressive Suspension front springs. That was childs play. I did not even take the forks off the bike.The only part that was not childs play was cutting one of the spacers into two pieces.I had a pipe cutter but it was dull and so it took a bit longer. But it still only took about ten minutes from beginning to end.I could not believe it really. I was expecting it to be a minor pain like a KLX fork spring. If everyone knew how easy it is to install those Progressive Suspension fork springs on KLRs....Progressive would not be able to make them fast enough.

Ernie Campbell
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progressive suspension fork springs installed

Post by Ernie Campbell » Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:01 pm

i have some pvc spacers for the progressive springs if anyone wants them free. Ernie Campbell http://www.oldskoolklr650.com
----- Original Message ----- From: Gary To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:33 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed I just finished installing Progressive Suspension front springs. That was childs play. I did not even take the forks off the bike.The only part that was not childs play was cutting one of the spacers into two pieces.I had a pipe cutter but it was dull and so it took a bit longer. But it still only took about ten minutes from beginning to end.I could not believe it really. I was expecting it to be a minor pain like a KLX fork spring. If everyone knew how easy it is to install those Progressive Suspension fork springs on KLRs....Progressive would not be able to make them fast enough. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Russell Scott
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progressive suspension fork springs installed

Post by Russell Scott » Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:19 pm

Put about 15 lbs of air in the forks, and a TKC-80, and you will be amazed how well the bike handles off road. R -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:34 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed I just finished installing Progressive Suspension front springs. That was childs play. I did not even take the forks off the bike.The only part that was not childs play was cutting one of the spacers into two pieces.I had a pipe cutter but it was dull and so it took a bit longer. But it still only took about ten minutes from beginning to end.I could not believe it really. I was expecting it to be a minor pain like a KLX fork spring. If everyone knew how easy it is to install those Progressive Suspension fork springs on KLRs....Progressive would not be able to make them fast enough. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ernie Campbell
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progressive suspension fork springs installed

Post by Ernie Campbell » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:42 pm

yet the book says no pressure and the fork sticker say you can, i dont use air in my forks i think its too hard on the seals.it would be better to use longer spacers and heavier fork oil. the 08 doesnt even have airvalves Ernie Campbell http://www.oldskoolklr650.com
----- Original Message ----- From: Russell Scott To: KListeRs Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:16 PM Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed Put about 15 lbs of air in the forks, and a TKC-80, and you will be amazed how well the bike handles off road. R -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:34 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed I just finished installing Progressive Suspension front springs. That was childs play. I did not even take the forks off the bike.The only part that was not childs play was cutting one of the spacers into two pieces.I had a pipe cutter but it was dull and so it took a bit longer. But it still only took about ten minutes from beginning to end.I could not believe it really. I was expecting it to be a minor pain like a KLX fork spring. If everyone knew how easy it is to install those Progressive Suspension fork springs on KLRs....Progressive would not be able to make them fast enough. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ernie Campbell
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progressive suspension fork springs installed

Post by Ernie Campbell » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:47 pm

I tore that sticker off and threw it away. Ernie Campbell http://www.oldskoolklr650.com
----- Original Message ----- From: Ernie Campbell To: Russell Scott ; KListeRs Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed yet the book says no pressure and the fork sticker say you can, i dont use air in my forks i think its too hard on the seals.it would be better to use longer spacers and heavier fork oil. the 08 doesnt even have airvalves Ernie Campbell http://www.oldskoolklr650.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Russell Scott To: KListeRs Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:16 PM Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed Put about 15 lbs of air in the forks, and a TKC-80, and you will be amazed how well the bike handles off road. R -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:34 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Progressive Suspension fork springs installed I just finished installing Progressive Suspension front springs. That was childs play. I did not even take the forks off the bike.The only part that was not childs play was cutting one of the spacers into two pieces.I had a pipe cutter but it was dull and so it took a bit longer. But it still only took about ten minutes from beginning to end.I could not believe it really. I was expecting it to be a minor pain like a KLX fork spring. If everyone knew how easy it is to install those Progressive Suspension fork springs on KLRs....Progressive would not be able to make them fast enough. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

hotfoot777
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nklr "santa claus traded his sled for a helicopter"

Post by hotfoot777 » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:34 am

Is that you flying over my house Rev?

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