Fitted lowering links but have a problem
#1
Fitted lowering links but have a problem
The links arrived fine and fitted to my KLR 250 it has lowered the bike nicely, but the suspension goes down ok but there is no upward movement ? do you know what that could be? The only thing it could be is in its life it may have had a KLR 650 shock fitted, I am unsure if that will make a difference or not, anyone know what could be the problem not having any upward movement on the suspension?
Regards Mick
Regards Mick
#3
Yes, if I sit on the bike the suspension goes down fine, when I get off the bike the suspension comes back up but if I then lift the frame the suspension comes to a stop straight away and then the wheel lifts off the ground, so there is no rebound at all now ?
Last edited by snowwolf; 11-25-2015 at 08:57 AM.
#5
Shock is topped out. Probably too much preload on the spring. No fault of the links or the bike. Back the preload down on it if needed. My KLX650 only sags about 1" and the rear is pretty soft. I would guess if I cranked it up to max there would probably be little or no sag.
Last edited by klx678; 11-25-2015 at 10:17 PM.
#6
Shock is topped out. Probably too much preload on the spring. No fault of the links or the bike. Back the preload down on it if needed. My KLX650 only sags about 1" and the rear is pretty soft. I would guess if I cranked it up to max there would probably be little or no sag.
#7
If the rear suspension is too stiff that is exactly what I am saying. I am not familiar with the KLR shock, but if it has the large lock ring set up you can soften it up a bit, but I'd ride it first.
I believe sag is usually the amount the bike sinks when you sit on it and it probably should be an inch or two for a guesstimate. If it sinks an inch or two I'd just ride it and see how it feels. If it feels right I'd leave it as is.
This appears to be a common swap on the KLR250 to get a better suspension set up so you may want to learn more about it and stay with the better shock. There is nothing wrong with your set up it just has enough spring to hold the rear end up at full extension, no big deal.
and a search that shows https://www.google.com/#q=klr+250+shock+swap.
I believe sag is usually the amount the bike sinks when you sit on it and it probably should be an inch or two for a guesstimate. If it sinks an inch or two I'd just ride it and see how it feels. If it feels right I'd leave it as is.
This appears to be a common swap on the KLR250 to get a better suspension set up so you may want to learn more about it and stay with the better shock. There is nothing wrong with your set up it just has enough spring to hold the rear end up at full extension, no big deal.
Last edited by klx678; 11-27-2015 at 12:39 PM.
#9
Usually full choke, no throttle. Drain the float bowl first if it has been sitting for more than five days. Fresh gas in carb fires easier. My KLX650 will not fire if the gas in the carb is over 5 days old, my 250 will get hard starting if over about 10 days.
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