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Thread: KLR 650 bits on trade me

  1. #16
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    27th September 2008 - 18:14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Padmei View Post
    I was reading one of the vendors on KLR.net doesn't recommend progressive shocks for the KLR for reasons I can't remember. They prefer to use a stronger normal spring I think.

    In the weekend the lazy rear sure kept the wheel on the ground. Marks you got any spare RHside fairings?
    Rear would be ok, but fronts I would not fit, especially after hardening mine up with the benelli valve springs and seeing the difference that has made to the front end.
    I mentioned vegetables once, but I think I got away with it...........

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    Progressive springs give an initial softness that apears as dive on long travel bikes with primitive shocks...

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