How to Adjust the Factory Suspension on a 2023 Kawasaki KLR 650
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Frustrated with the soft factory suspension on your Kawasaki KLR 650? Don't worry - it's an easy fix. But why is it important? If you're riding an adventure motorcycle, suspension is second only to tyres in regards to how well your motorbike will ride. Combined with tyres, adjusting the suspension to suit you and your riding style will totally transform your adventure bike experience.
In this video I'll explain how suspension works, and how to adjust the factory suspension to suit your own body and riding style. By the end of this video, you'll transform your experience riding the Kawasaki KLR 650. We look at:
• The type of Suspension on the Kawasaki KLR 650
• Where to find the Preload Adjuster
• Where to find the Rebound Adjuster
• What is Preload?
• What is Rebound?
• How to adjust Preload?
• How to adjust Rebound?
• Ride Reviews in Traffic, Country Roads, Twin Track, and Motorway
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This video is very helpful! New 2023 KLR650 Adventure owner here. Thank you for posting! I need to try this adjustment for my next ride. I haven’t adjusted anything on the suspension yet, no idea what I might be missing.
Thanks mate. Glad you liked it. Adjusting the suspension to suit your weight will make a big difference. Unfortunately the front is not adjustable, but you will definitely notice the difference if you set up the rear.
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 I am 6’1” and 170lbs, the rear suspension as it came set from the dealer has been great, not many off-road/dirt road areas in my area, but I may adjust it just to see if the difference is better.
@@Ghostrider-71 Go for it!
Thank you for a great tutorial. I just got my KLR and am still breaking it (and me!) in, but I was thinking about adjusting the suspension anyway when I found this video. I look forward to seeing more!
Glad it helped! When you're ready to give it a tickle and get a little more performance out of it, you can check out this one here:
czcams.com/video/a1jgQWANlzU/video.html
Good video. I'm 80kg and picked up a brand new klr adventure last week. The stock settings have been fine for me so far. I literally filled the panniers and strapped on a bag in the dealership and rode from Bundaberg to the gold coast via D'angular national park and tamborine mountain return. Never test rode the bike before purchase, and I'd never ridden a KLR before. For my weight and luggage, I found the stock settings on the suspension to be a joy on the hwy and very predictable off-road at sensible speeds the KLR is designed for. I think people expect it to be a full blown enduro bike. It's the Toyota Prado of the motorcycle world.
Wow! Now that’s an adventure! And a great testament to what this bike can do straight out of the box! Well done sir!
Yep. Awesome bike. Goes in for it's first service tomorrow in Hervey Bay.
@@easydailytrades4205 First service in one week - impressive!
This made a lot of a difference thanks
You’re welcome mate - glad I could help.
Anything else you’d like to se a video on?
Great video 👍 hope to see you at the KLRRR at Carinda NSW in august 25…
Mate, I wish. Unfortunately, I’m a teacher by day and won’t be able to get that much time off at that time….
Im around 180lbs or 82 ish KG and I run my preload at 5 and have changed out the front springs to something more stiff. The setup is really nice for just me but when I have the wife on the back of the bike it still sinks about an 1inch or 2 and the rear does bottom out offroad without much speed. She adds about 120 lbs with gear or around 52 kg.
It makes me want to change out the full shock for something better, but the adjustment being so simple is a huge plus.
Yes, that is a very good point. I’ve looked into YSS suspension, and adjusting it is much more difficult than adjusting the factory one.
Great Vid 👍 Thanks for bringing us your informative moovie Bro... Kwakka Green.. A great colour hey! Good on ya Ben.. cheers 🍺 Juddy
Hi Juddy! I’m a subscriber of your channel too. How you been travelling since your trip with MDBEnduro?
@adventurebikesaustralia7627 yeah good Ben, went for a run with Josh, Mike and Nate yesterday, was a great day, a bonfire and beers an mine last night 🌙 and now I'm in recovery mode 👍 moovie will be out in a couple of weeks, if it turned out..😊 Have a great arvo my friend, I like your style 🙏
Another great video...thank you 😊
You’re welcome mate. Glad you liked it. Got an idea for another video you’d like to see?
I'm only 130bs/59 kilos so I'm running it stock for now. I initially thought the front was too stiff but I'll get some more miles on it and then go from there.
That’s fair. I’m 95kg so I’m more than 50% heavier than you. My poor KLR!!!
Thank you.
You’re welcome! Anything else KLR related you’d like to see / know?
Hi, my name is myles im on the gold coast as well, just bought klr650 and modded it up. I weigh 150kg so i got custom suspension made in sydney goes great, about to dyno bike with yoshi exhaust and air box mods like you said. Be great to catch up we are about to launch kawasaki review channel would be awesome to meet have coffee. Great channel, love the boonah video. Myles
Thanks mate. Glad you like it.
Great video, excellent explanations and pictures! Just so I understand, if I want the firmest ride, the preload line will be set at "5", and I will turn the screw clockwise as far as it will go? Is that correct? Thank you!
Yes, that sounds right. Just be careful with that rebound setting though. You might find you turn the bike into a pogo stick.
Thanks, you did a good job!
Cheers mate - glad you liked it. What have you got your KLR set to?
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 I have about 250 miles on mine and so far it is still on the factory setting. When I decide to fiddle with the suspension however, I will do so with confidence, thanks to your tutorial.
@@williamquick1326 I’m almost at 4,000km on mine and love it. Have fun and stay on two wheels mate!
i'd really like to change my fork oil , to put a thicker oil in. i dont know how. could you do a video for us all perhaps you could do progressive springs while you are there.
That’s a good idea. I’ll look into it.
What about a cruise control test....the cheap sets which look possibly effective....regards
Good idea!
Great video, nicely explained!
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. Do you have a particular topic you’d like to see me make a video on next?
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 I can tell you what repairs I need to carry out on my KLR soonish which I haven't found any (good) videos on: repair or foot peg bolt threads and replacement of water pump seals without taking the engine cover off. Not sure if that helps...
@@hendrik8861 Hmmmm let me see what I can do….
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 Maybe those aren't too common problems and not worth the effort, not sure.
Back to the topic of this video, suspension, and somewhat related: correct process of tensioning the chain after cleaning it (with chain cleaner vs. diesel vs. kerosene?) and inspecting the sprockets / or after replacement of chain and sprockets.
@@hendrik8861 That might be a bit easier for me! 🤣🤣🤣
Great info again and well presented I’ve set my preload to 4 I weigh 74kg what preload did you use
Also have you got a link to that top box cheers Phil
Thanks mate. I always appreciate the feedback. I had mine set to 5. I'm weighing in at 95 kilos.
Do you have any suggestions for what you'd like to see next?
Here's the link for the top box:
ebay.us/cG11CD
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 great thanks yeah just bought SRC bars and bash plate that’s a good topic
So many people dropping there brand new bikes cracked fairings etc 😊👍
Sorry to bother you again bit off topic but
Just unpacking the SRC crash bars and
No.4..x2 Rubber Plate
..not the rubber bushes…is missing did you get them doesn’t seem to be on any other installation videos maybe they don’t use them anymore…. Anyway bike in bits waiting for SRC to send them 😢
@@flipfpv4539 My understanding is that the rubber components are part of the redesign to address the cracking problem. You’re going to want to wait for them. Might be worth confirming that are getting the second generation and it the first generation too, just to be sure.
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 good idea are your bars 1st generation
With no rubber damping
Spoke to Tony SRC very helpful he’s sending them out today express post 😊
thanks for the video. what kind of handguards do you have on your bike?
Hi mate, I have Barkbusters with their Storm plastic kit.
Hi everyone, welcome to the live chat. Fee free to pop any questions you have in here and I’ll get right to them!
i'm 115kg and i need more preload, just got the bike this week
Easy to do mate. Give it a crack!
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 I set it at setting 5 and one turn out from Max rebound and it feels great. Thanks!
@@str11pes That’s awesome mate - I’m very happy to hear it.
@@str11pesI weigh about 110 kg. So on my 2023 I could set it on 5, then run the screw in all the way, then back it out a full turn? Thanks
@@rexlaymon12 yes, it's the best for our weight. You could try position 4 or 5. 5 feels like a street only bike. It will work great for you mate.
what did you set yours to?
Hi mate. Mine was at 5, and about a 1/4 turn from max on the rebound. I’m 183cm tall and 95 kilos plus gear.
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 thanks. just lookin for a guage. new rider so i have nothing to compare it to. ty for sharing.
No worries mate. Hit me up if you have any other questions.
@@adventurebikesaustralia7627 thanks thats very nice. i appreciate that