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2whlrider · 11-26-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Myfuture_yourdebt

They list different shocks for Gen 1 and Gen 2 bikes on their website. I'd call them, if they don't know the answer off-hand someone should be able to look at both and tell you if they are compatible.

Thanks for the info. Will have to research more.

redog1 · 11-26-2012, 07:45 PM

With no problem whatsoever. Don't know why it wouldn't work the other way around.

If it matters to anybody, the gen 2 shock on my 1990 KLR made a noticable difference. I wouldn't say drastic but noticably nicer on and off road.

jtwest · 11-26-2012, 08:37 PM

So nice to be part of something

Aprilia · 11-26-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2whlrider

Can anyone tell me if a 1st Gen rear shock will fit on a 2nd Gen KLR?

I can get a Cogent shock from a 1 Gen for a good price but need to know if it will fit my 2nd Gen. I've heard the only difference is a longer lower bolt.

Yes, they are compatible. I have both genI/genII and swap my aftermarket shocks all the time. One shock is for 2up riding the other for solo rides.

2whlrider · 11-26-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aprilia

Yes, they are compatible. I have both genI/genII and swap my aftermarket shocks all the time. One shock is for 2up riding the other for solo rides.

That's great! So the two bolts are the same as well then?

ParaMud · 11-26-2012, 10:31 PM

I know the dogbones are different thickness between gen 2 and 1, but not sure about the shock.

Aprilia · 11-26-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2whlrider

That's great! So the two bolts are the same as well then?

No, genI and genII use different length bottom bolt but shock will fit any year KLR. As previously mentioned the dog bones are different thicknesses and lengths.

ausfahrt · 11-26-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwest

So nice to be part of something

Congrats.

But you know......without pics it never happened.

2whlrider · 11-27-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ParaMud

I know the dogbones are different thickness between gen 2 and 1, but not sure about the shock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aprilia

No, genI and genII use different length bottom bolt but shock will fit any year KLR. As previously mentioned the dog bones are different thicknesses and lengths.

Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated.

XpressCS · 11-27-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jtwest

So nice to be part of something

Pics or it didn't happen.

DesertDuster · 11-27-2012, 06:54 PM

How large of a rear sprocket can be installed to maintain the standard 106 link chain? Stock size is 43T. I would like to gear down more that the 14T front sproket will allow (stock is 15T).

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Straight · 11-28-2012, 02:30 PM

Where does the wind at speed hit on you KLR 650 riders?

I'm 6'2" 210lbs 35" inseam.

Any after market shields recommended?

Yokomo · 11-28-2012, 02:37 PM

Lots of them available and lots of opinions. Some love a tall shield, some hate them. I'm running a laminar lip.

bman · 11-28-2012, 03:09 PM

On my 04 KLR the buffeting from the stock shield was pretty bad.
Cutting off the upswept part of the shield solved that problem.
I'm 5'10"

slowoldguy · 11-28-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDuster

How large of a rear sprocket can be installed to maintain the standard 106 link chain? Stock size is 43T. I would like to gear down more that the 14T front sproket will allow (stock is 15T).

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lol. You sound maybe crazier than me. A 14T front gets me up the backside of the dam. That's all I want on KilLeR.

11-26-2012, 07:45 PM	#4382
redog1 KLR650-2009 Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Magalia, CA. Oddometer: 1,070	I put a gen 2 rear shock on my gen1... With no problem whatsoever. Don't know why it wouldn't work the other way around. If it matters to anybody, the gen 2 shock on my 1990 KLR made a noticable difference. I wouldn't say drastic but noticably nicer on and off road. __________________ No, I don't know where that road goes, let's find out! redog1

11-26-2012, 08:37 PM	#4383
jtwest Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Oddometer: 898	YAYYYYYY I just got one!!!! So nice to be part of something

11-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#4386
ParaMud Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Orange, CA Oddometer: 443	I know the dogbones are different thickness between gen 2 and 1, but not sure about the shock. __________________ 04 KLR 650 07 KLR 650 06 sv650s 07 Ducati Monster

11-28-2012, 02:37 PM	#4393
Yokomo Gorilla Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Little Apple Oddometer: 1,951	Lots of them available and lots of opinions. Some love a tall shield, some hate them. I'm running a laminar lip. __________________ bikes

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11-27-2012, 06:54 PM	#4391
DesertDuster Old Pueblo Rider Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson 32.207,-110.786 Oddometer: 158	How large of a rear sprocket can be installed to maintain the standard 106 link chain? Stock size is 43T. I would like to gear down more that the 14T front sproket will allow (stock is 15T). .

11-28-2012, 02:30 PM	#4392
Straight n00b Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 7	Where does the wind at speed hit on you KLR 650 riders? I'm 6'2" 210lbs 35" inseam. Any after market shields recommended?

11-28-2012, 03:09 PM	#4394
bman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: ain't from around here Oddometer: 446	On my 04 KLR the buffeting from the stock shield was pretty bad. Cutting off the upswept part of the shield solved that problem. I'm 5'10"