KLR riders out there

[Woodman]

Ok, suspension experts, wots wrong with my rear shock?

The other week on my noname ride I was convinced that my rear shock was blown as their was oil around it, but now is as dry as a bone and I,m thinking that it was chain lube flicked up. I ordered a seal head kit (along with other goodies) from procycle to do a rebuild but now am not sure if it needs it.

Anyway I always have my rear suspension set up on the pogoyist setting, e.g. as little damping as possible and max preload. Works for me, lots of grip, more control etc, but the other day I was fecking about and set the damping on number 4 (max) and when I push the bike down it stays there and won't bounce up. It didn't used to do that, so is this indicitive of no oil or some other issue that someone here (on any bike) has had and can diagnose.

Obviously as this is the KLR thread I am expecting klr bagging replies, but amongst them there may be something that may help.

[NordieBoy]

Sounds like it just needs a rebuild.
My TT shock is the same. A few clicks can go from too soft to locked.

[Eddieb]

How much oil was around it, a little moisture or quite a bit? if it was a fair bit it could have dumped all it's oil, I've had it happen before in an explosive manner. I dunno if what you are seeing is any indication of that or not but the shock not returning when pushed down doesn't sound good either way.


..and just so I don't ruin your expectations, get a DR!

[pete376403]

You'll be aware of this page no doubt.
http://calgarydualsport.tripod.com/k...procedure.html

[Woodman]

yup looks relatively straight forwardish.

[Taz]

Sounds like all ya gas has leaked out woody.

[Padmei]

I was sure I had a spare manky looking shock around. If I locate it you could have a spare to reseal if you wish...

[Woodman]

Sounds like all ya gas has leaked out woody.

May be right, got it re-gassed a couple of years ago.

I was sure I had a spare manky looking shock around. If I locate it you could have a spare to reseal if you wish...

I'll take you up on that ifn you can find it.


Nordies right I think, the bikes at about 37k and except for the regas the shock hasn't had any servicing, so is probly loooong overdue for a rebuild, and anyway the parts are due here next week so may as well.

Anyone local got any motorsickle spring clamps? car ones are no good apparently.

[alane]

Anyone local got any motorsickle spring clamps? car ones are no good apparently.[/QUOTE]

I wonder if a couple of permanant wire strainers & a bit of #8 would do.

[Padmei]

Anyone local got any motorsickle spring clamps? car ones are no good apparently.

I wonder if a couple of permanant wire strainers & a bit of #8 would do. [/QUOTE]

I didn't think a KLR rider would need to use spring clamps - a limp wristed Dr rider certainly

[Box'a'bits]

I didn't think a KLR rider would need to use spring clamps - a limp wristed Dr rider certainly

You saying the KLR riders have no boing in their spring? Poor comparison to DR riders? Who everyone knows need to harden up?

Compression, & then some large zip ties to hold it down will do it.

[Padmei]

Anyone remember those Joe Weider Chest expanders

[NordieBoy]

Anyone remember those Joe Weider Chest expanders

The spring ones that catch your chest hairs?

[flockfish]

Tools from Woodman and parts from Max. Cool. Workshop day on Sunday. Thanks guys. Time to drag the maps out again soon. Remember those? Maps, like a GPS on a big bit of paper without batteries.

Something bad has happened. Mistake on my part probably. Mr REDKLR I think you were going to send me the tools to pull the flywheel. or maybe it was Woodman. Either way no tools have turned up. Please contact me again so I san sort my stuff up out. Thanks guys
021 645477
095272350 A/h

[flockfish]

The adjuster is for dampening return only. It controls the rate at which the dampner will return up again. Without that you would get flicked off the seat with spring rebound. The other adjuster can be wound clock wise only and goes fron 1-5 then flick back to 1. this just pre loads the spring.