magnetizing stock drain plugs

[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

[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.

[David Nichols]

Jeffrey, Can you post a link to that Harbor Freight tool? -David ________________________________ 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. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[David Nichols]

This one? http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/suspension/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-3980.html ________________________________ 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 ________________________________ 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 ________________________________ 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. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeffrey]

yes

[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. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeffrey]

actually a shorter spring is better see Dr. Chris Krok FAQ

[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.