Great video. Makes it look like an easy and straightforward job. I’m looking to do this on my 98 Suzuki Bandit 600, and I’m not a big guy, so am I better off taking it to a shop? I’m concerned if I get the forks opened, and can’t get the caps back on with the new springs. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for your reply. Great video and very helpful! I also didn’t know Kawasaki made a “low” KLR: that might be right up my alley. I’m 5-6 with a 30” inseam, so most of the adventure bikes are out of my league.
I would recommend loosening the top clamps before removing caps to keep from galling the caps
Great video. Makes it look like an easy and straightforward job. I’m looking to do this on my 98 Suzuki Bandit 600, and I’m not a big guy, so am I better off taking it to a shop? I’m concerned if I get the forks opened, and can’t get the caps back on with the new springs. Thanks for the video!
Easy enough to do yourself. You could have a helper lift the front end of the bike to help get the caps put on.
Thanks for your reply. Great video and very helpful! I also didn’t know Kawasaki made a “low” KLR: that might be right up my alley. I’m 5-6 with a 30” inseam, so most of the adventure bikes are out of my league.
Is there a progressive part # or model #?
So I know I'm ordering the same springs you are using?
I ordered mine from Happy Trails: They are listed as “Progressive Fork Springs KLR650E 2008+”