KLR650 rear shock

[Woodman]

Yup, I wouldn't pay inxs of $100 for a stock KLR shock let alone $1500.

[Gareth123]

Update on my rear shock...

Someone call me a muppet!

I've just removed the rear shock from the bike. Absolutely NOTHING wrong with it!

A couple weeks ago I went to use my 12mm socket and found that I had stripped it out. Not relating the socket to my "broken" rear shock. Turns out I'd stripped the socket when I was adjusting the rear shocks preload.

So after simultaneously kicking myself for being a moron and thanking the powers that be that I don't need to pull the thing apart and/or replace it I have given it a good clean, liberally sprayed lubricant into the preload adjuster (made a huge difference) and will be putting it back together tomorrow once I've cleaned and greased every single bolt and nut.

[Crim]

you up for the 6th, Muppet or are you working?

[pete376403]

Good to hear it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but when I have adjusted the preload I've lifted the weight off the back wheel (just pull the bike over on the side stand)
After reading (on KLR650.net - where, it must be said, they are a bunch of whiners)about all the preload adjuster problems with the '08s I thought it would be better to be safe than sorry.

Still regreasing all the rear linkage bearings is a always good thing while you have the back end apart. Also grease the big bolt that the suspension rocker pivots on, for some reason kawasaki put holes at about a 4 o'clock position in the frame, so water can get in, but it can't drain out. (would have been better if the holes were at 6 o'clock)

[Padmei]

Good to hear it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but when I have adjusted the preload I've lifted the weight off the back wheel (just pull the bike over on the side stand)
After reading (on KLR650.net - where, it must be said, they are a bunch of whiners)about all the preload adjuster problems with the '08s I thought it would be better to be safe than sorry.

Still regreasing all the rear linkage bearings is a always good thing while you have the back end apart. Also grease the big bolt that the suspension rocker pivots on, for some reason kawasaki put holes at about a 4 o'clock position in the frame, so water can get in, but it can't drain out. (would have been better if the holes were at 6 o'clock)

Totally agree with all of the above.

[pete376403]

Sounds like Padmei misses his KLR and all it's little amusements...

[Gareth123]

you up for the 6th, Muppet or are you working?

I will do my best. I usually work Saturdays though. I'll try and get the day off or start early.

Good to hear it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but when I have adjusted the preload I've lifted the weight off the back wheel (just pull the bike over on the side stand)
After reading (on KLR650.net - where, it must be said, they are a bunch of whiners)about all the preload adjuster problems with the '08s I thought it would be better to be safe than sorry.

Still regreasing all the rear linkage bearings is a always good thing while you have the back end apart. Also grease the big bolt that the suspension rocker pivots on, for some reason kawasaki put holes at about a 4 o'clock position in the frame, so water can get in, but it can't drain out. (would have been better if the holes were at 6 o'clock)

I'm off to Bunnings tomorrow to get some tools and stuff on staff discount. Yeah I plan on cleaning and Regreasing everything. Some of those bolts were a nightmare to get out.

[pete376403]

I'm off to Bunnings tomorrow to get some tools and stuff on staff discount. Yeah I plan on cleaning and Regreasing everything. Some of those bolts were a nightmare to get out.

Loosening the top engine mount bolt (at the back of the engine) seems to help.
Lots of info here: http://www.klr650.marknet.us/swingarm.html

If you are mad keen, install grease fittings:http://members.cox.net/watt-man/Zerk...tallation.html

(I'm not mad keen, so I just pull the rear suspension apart occasionally)