Rear suspension set up
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Rear suspension set up
Hey guys Just took my KLX 250 out for the first ride this afternoon! Gotta say this forum rocks! Just a quick question about the rear suspension. Will adjusting the rear spring preload bring the ride height down much or should I look for better alternatives?
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Hey man welcome, I wonder if the lowering links would be better than adjusting the spring to a tension that is too springy. The lowering links have been discussed here to some extent. Again welcome and hopefully someone will get back to you soon. Me I am thinking about trying to raise the bike a little. Maybe I just need a new Dunlop 606 that will raise it at least an inch.
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Yea id probably go with what deej said, try the lowering links... i think they are pretty cheap... but adjusting the preload so that there is less would work too.
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I agree with Deej that the best approach for you would be lowering links. You can get them at a couple of different places, but I can personnally recommend Norm Kouba at www.koubalink.com. Many of us have had great customer service experiences with Kouba. If you decide to order from there, I suggest you pick up a T-handle air/fuel screw as well. It's like $15 or so and really makes adjusting your a/f ratio a no-brainer.
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Thanks for all the replies guys! I'll check out the Kouba website and look into the links as I would like to lower the rear 2-3 in. Apparently the dealer told me there are links for the KLR 650 that drop it 3 in and appearantly fit the 250. Anyone heard of this?
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Yeah, it depends upon your weight and riding style. But lowering links and dialing in the suspension is probably the way to go. Somebody on ebay is making them pretty cheap.
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I have a set of the e-bay links. $20 shipped and they are finely machined aluminum. Marty who used to hang out here helped the e-bay seller determine the dimensions for them. I think he has 1, 1.5, 2, and maybe 2.5" lowering links. If you aren't sure where you want it you could get all of the e-bay sets and try them out for the same price as the Kouba links and then resell the others after you find the size you want.
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I have a set of the e-bay links. $20 shipped and they are finely machined aluminum. Marty who used to hang out here helped the e-bay seller determine the dimensions for them. I think he has 1, 1.5, 2, and maybe 2.5" lowering links. If you aren't sure where you want it you could get all of the e-bay sets and try them out for the same price as the Kouba links and then resell the others after you find the size you want.
I have a set of the e-bay links. $20 shipped and they are finely machined aluminum. Marty who used to hang out here helped the e-bay seller determine the dimensions for them. I think he has 1, 1.5, 2, and maybe 2.5" lowering links. If you aren't sure where you want it you could get all of the e-bay sets and try them out for the same price as the Kouba links and then resell the others after you find the size you want.
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