2022 KLR 650 suspension upgrade! Race Tech fork springs

[@bobsmyself]

Thank you for that great tutorial!

[@kcoutside7143]

You're very welcome!

[@SigmaSheepdog]

Really good info! I'm looking forward to the rear spring installation / testing. I doubt if I'll have to do any front fork spring work to my KLR, but I'll probably have to go with a heavier rear spring.

[@bodydoc2010]

Nice work!

[@MarkGodown]

Why would people spend $150 + on shorter springs, and such to beef up their forks, when a $34 pair of Schrader valves (air valves) .Just drill n tap into caps will give you infinite adjustable springs fron 0- to about 35 psi.any more could blow seals, but 8= 10 lbs will be plenty!!

[@scottberry5266]

The older gen 1 klr had air valves, also you can buy caps with the air valves. Makes no sense to put a shorter spring in the forks. I bought a set of progressive springs for my gen 1 last week and installed them, they were quite a bit longer. The air does help support the front, but it’s kinda like riding a pogo stick. Hopefully mine will be better and use the air to trim the ride.

[@Gamer-ade]

Did you end up keeping the 10mm preload spacer or did you adjust it?

[@kcoutside7143]

I do still have it in.

[@Gamer-ade]

Can I do the front fork first and the rear spring later? Going from stock to heavy rider spring (290lbs)

[@kcoutside7143]

I would recommend both at same time, just to prevent any adverse handling issues.

[@chiptaxfree]

Totally agree!​@@kcoutside7143

[@mikeredfield2102]

The 4 washers they provided me are smaller than the inside diameter of the factory tube so I’m not sure how this will work. Very frustrating and disappointing. Will not recommend this manufacturer.

[@jason.couture7177]

Check your editing.