KLR 250 with KLR 650 shock replacement instructions
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- KLR250's crap stock shock switched out for 2008 KLR650 shock. Machine work performed by Ian Smith of MotorSmith - he can make the same adaptor for you ($50 plus shipping)!
Now available - complete kit so the only other item you need to get is the actual shock! Ian has a bushing for the top mount to replace the ghetto washers and the bottom bolt is supplied for you (specially shortened head to clear the left links). $95 + shipping. Get off that pogo stick and go enjoy your rides. The trails are waiting!
Contact Ian Smith -
8 Wicket Street
Unit 8
Pine Meadow, CT
860-751-9026
fellesh@yahoo.com
I had a klr 250 after years of 2 stroke 250 mx bikes I loved the easy power band and low seat height and 4 stroke endurance and reliability.At the time I lived in 29 Palms Ca. which is dirt bike heaven. Miles of whoops would quickly turn the rear end into a wayward pogo stick. I had a KX 250 spring hanging around so I fabbed up a wider Spring support out of a 5 usgl steel jerry can cap which worked like a champ. This helped but i came to the conclusion that the oil must nave been overheating or foaming as the damping qualities degraded after 20 minutes of hard riding or a few minutes on the sandy whoops. This was manageable until one day I decided to ride to big bear solo which is a 90 mile trip with gas stops in the middle. Coming home I hit a triple whoop section, cleared the first cased the second and became unstuck on the thrid. I badly sprained my right sandwich clamp and had a hard time getting it rubber side down and started. I got home but in pain. Best bike I have ever owned, I put a super trap muffler, IMS tank, UFO lights and an 11 tooth sprocket it was a fantastic trail bike. I ended up selling it but always wanted something like it again so I bought a brand new 07 DR 650 which contrary to its looks and styling was terrible off road. i sold that and went to a XR250 great bike but no as cool as the old KLR 250 (1985 $300 ebay)
Just did this yesterday and today. Found a Progressive shock for a 650 on Ebay from Dirtmax for $187. Only issue was I had to grind the ribs on the side of the link between the ends down and the head of the bolt so they would clear each other. They now only just slightly rub as there is enough side movement with the pins. Other than that it seems to work. Doesn't seem to be too stiff. I went for a ride between rain showers and felt pretty good jumping up and down on the pegs. Thanks
So... Why didn't you just have the guy that machined you sleeve also machine a spacer for the top?
Did you have problems with the dog bone links rubbing the bolt head? They won’t go on because the bolt head
What's the music? The first song, Its good.
Tim, You are welcome. Big difference from yhe wimpy stock unit, eh?
Brilliant .thanks !!!!
cool vid.... Is the klr 650 shock the only one that can fit? and if i get the klr 650 shock arm linkage do i still need that machined part? thank you
The KLR650 uses two different links, one is unique to each side - on the 250 the two are the same part. From what I have read (I don't own a 650 to rip down and compare) the rest of the suspension components are different on both models and will not bolt right up to each other. Sorry.
ok. thank you for the reply . I just got a 1989 klr 250 and the shock is gone lol
I will get a 650 shock for it. how is the 650 shock is it too stiff ?
Is there any chance you know what diameter the lower spacer is?
I am sorry. This was too long ago for me to remember the data.
@@chrisgorski1656 not a problem I figured that would be the case. I'll pull mine apart and get the measurements. Thanks for the video though, I have the 650 shock ready to put on once I make the spacer.
@@chrisgorski1656finally getting around to doing this swap. If anyone needs the dimensions for bushing, the diameter for the lower shock bushing measures .788 and a 9/16 bolt fits the 650 shock holes fairy tight. I forgot to get a width on it before I bolted it up though.
how do you remove the washers and pins off the bottom linkage?
The pins are held in by clips that are like a ring with a gap. you can use a circlip removal tool with a 90 degree bent head to spread the rings apart and pull them off.
thanks man i didnt even see the circlip at first i got it now
Looks like you can order the machined sleeve adapter directly from kawasaki for much much cheaper. pn# 42036-1208
Dominic49,
You may be on to something. That sleeve is listed as an OD of 20(mm), and the washer that fits over the 250 "pin" is 20.1mm. I an unsure of the length needed - the sleeve says 30mm. If too short, then no dice. But if too long then just grind it down, right? I wonder why I didn't see that tip from the other folks who adapted the shock? Hmmmm... I have a Gen 2 650 shock in mine, and the part # is the same. That would be an elegant and simple solution. I wonder if the .1mm difference is significant enough that it would ruin the needle bearings that the sleeve/pin rides in?
kidznscooters I bought all the pieces and confirmed my findings the other night.
I raised the ride height back to where it needs to be in a different manor. Rather than shortening the links I decided to kill 2 birds with one stone and lower the shock down ~25mm This raises the ride height and takes care of the clearance issue with the air box boot. This part is completely optional as it does take what is now a bolt on affair and adds a 2nd layer of complexity if you don't have the tools to make your own drop bracket.
I posted about it on a couple forums to spread the knowledge.
advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22927184&postcount=11
www.thumpertalk.com/topic/607070-i-replaced-my-klr250-shock-with-one-from-a-klr650/?p=11212362
Dominic49 do you have the specs on the link you made or would you sell one?