Kawasaki KLR 650 Rear Shock Spring Install Tutorial

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I show you how to replace your Kawasaki KLR rear shock spring. The spring I chose to use is a Top Gun rear shock spring for Kawasaki KLR 650 for years 1987-2018. Changing this rear shock spring is one of the first upgrades you should do your KLR as it's very soft and was not designed to carry extra weight or luggage. Changing only the spring instead of the entire rear shock is the most economical way to go.
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@wickedvivid75 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 KLR 650 and a new spring - this video will be very helpful, and I can’t wait to get my new spring in. Thank you!

@mattcouchman6976 2 жыл бұрын

Worked for my 2022 KLR 650. Step by step without skipping any steps! Made my installation a breeze.

@juanmanuelsuarez2935 4 ай бұрын

Hello, I have a question, I have seen in some places that it says that the top gun no longer works for generation 3, could you tell me how it has worked for you, I want to make the change in mine. thank you

@writehandman2833 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Just did mine. Your advice made the job much easier.

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZfaq Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

@justanotherviewer52 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan. Almost makes me nostalgic for my '73 Kawasaki, 3 cylinder, 2 stroke.

@RyanUrlacher 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@hoss6048 3 жыл бұрын

I just changed out the shocks on my 2012 R1200GS Adv. the springs preloaded for my riding weight and it is night and day difference in ride quality. Appreciate your vids!

@RyanUrlacher 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@techydog7854 3 жыл бұрын

4:30 Kawasaki explicitly states do not go backwards (higher to lower) when adjusting the pretension. On the flip side the pop going from hi to low would probably send the spring compressors flying and the spring going into low orbit.

@Foreignexchanger Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you, ordering my springs in confidence now

@RyanUrlacher Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@MikePailliotet Жыл бұрын

killer job on the video ++++++

@nadherajm7622 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice good

@BrewCityRider 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. I think that's the first time I've seen you use a torque wrench haha!

@RyanUrlacher 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes. LOL!~~

@timpope9384 3 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know if Harley offers a particular spanner wrench for the Harley police seat coil spring?

@twmclean1 3 жыл бұрын

Straight forward, good to watch video Ryan. Well Done!! What is your opinion on the re-release of the KLR 650 this year?

@shugyoforyou211 2 жыл бұрын

Stock forks on the gen3 feel like two soggy burritos 🌯🌯😮

@montroelectric9840 3 жыл бұрын

If i service my klr shock every 2k can i just add air to the shocks

@micc4044 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@johnwilliams242 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any experience/knowledge of the TAB Zombie Bam Sticks? just curious I know your busy and its a little off topic was just considering them over my current screaming eagles

@butchh11 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. Any chance of a KLR trip video?

@RyanUrlacher 3 жыл бұрын

Yah buddy. We've filmed a few ride days. Just haven't made it to edit yet. Here's one ==> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLGYfdOS1Z7OgHk.html

@realcolbyadams 2 жыл бұрын

I weigh 270 I'm 6'1" and I ride 50/50 dirt/pavement which color should I go with ?

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

I would follow the guidance provided by Top Gun. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZfaq Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

@johnk9290 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, How does it r ok de with the new spring?

@RyanUrlacher Жыл бұрын

Much better! Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZfaq Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

@Gamer-ade Жыл бұрын

How do I know what spring to get for a 300 lb rider?

@ThreeTwoVictor 3 ай бұрын

I'm on this subject as well. If you go to his website, he has four options and a chart that shows which spring you should get for the given load. You could go White (251-300lbs), Yellow 301-350lbs) or Black (251-400lbs).

@scottberry5266 3 ай бұрын

@@ThreeTwoVictor : I weigh 330 and put a yellow 8 kg spring on it. Also put heavy oil in it. Didn’t have any shock oil so I put 10 wt hydraulic oil in it. Haven’t ridden it yet, can’t be any worse than it was.

@ThreeTwoVictor 3 ай бұрын

@@scottberry5266 I just installed the black the other day and it's like I'm riding a completely different bike. The handling is so much better. Now to save up for progressive front springs!

@scottberry5266 3 ай бұрын

@@ThreeTwoVictor : I put the Larry roseler progressive in the front. Not sure what the rate is but they were higher price than the regular progressive springs that were offered. Also put 5w40 rotella t6 in. Not sure if that was good or bad.