So I need to do the fork seals on my 06 KLXs but I would like to kill 2 birds, or 6 with one stone so to speak. (And you thought that this thread was going to be about a stoned bird with a fork and no nums. You're silly!)

Things I would like to do while the front end is apart:

new seals
new front springs
new oil

Anything else I should look into while it's apart?

Also:
-I'm a big dude at 300lbs, so which front spring rating would be advisable, and where to source said springs? I also want to replace the rear spring as well, so any info on rating, brand, source would be great on this too.

-I have read on the forum that there are seal replacement kits. What is the best kit to reinstall on the shocks, and where to purchase.

-I have read about fork oil on the forum, but if anyone would like to recommend a type and brand to use the info would be great!

I will post a detailed photo toutorial of this work when it is finished.


Thanks all for helping yet another newb.

 

http://www.moto-pro.com/mybike.asp
You can use the spring calculator here to see what rate they recommend.
Dan

 

The calculator says that I need .52's on the front and a 6.2 on the back. Does that sound correct?

 

I am 120kg (265lbs) and have 0.5kg/mm on the front and the rear is 6.7kg/mm. I have taken her offroad since having the new springs fitted and she's spot on! Did a few small jumps and things too and she didn't bottom out.

So based on that I would say your forks sound about right at 0.52, but I'd go up even higher on the rear (like 2.9 to 7 maybe) - especially if you plan on getting any air.

Hope that helps.

 

I have done the fork seals before. Changing the oil and springs are easy if you are doing seals in the process. I used Moose Racing fork seals. Cheaper than Kawi's parts and comes as a kit. So far, haven't had a problem with them leaking.

 

You might as well grease the steering bearings, I had to a couple of years ago.

 

OK. So .52' in the front for sure. And with me plus gear at 325 maybe, does a 7kg/mm sound about right?

I have read good things about the Moose seal kit, so I'll go that route. Does Moose have a website? What about a good place to order the springs?