KLX's - a shared disease

[Doc]

might be a typo Leith..I have 4 shocks here and they all measure the same...looooong!  465mm long give or take a poofteenth 

late edit..sorry Walter I just measured twice and you are right! **460 IS correct**. I must have been a little hasty in my measurement b4. They are long when normal old RM shocks run out at around 385mm.

[YSS]

OK thanks , 460 and Piggy backs it is . Thanks Doc

[geraldo]

somewhere in my paperwork I have the specs on KLX shocks from Ohlins - apparently Bengt Aberg (who now works @ ohlins) raced one back then so he looked back & my shocks were built to those specs , will have a ferret around & see if I can find , scan & post it up

[vmx42]

HI Walter,
The shocks are definitely 460mm [18 inches] long.

You did a set of Wilburs for my KLX through Sean at SOS and they are a perfect fit. He should have the specs on file. They use a long top cap [if that is the right word] that is 85mm long [from the bolt centre to the start of the threaded steel body].

Because of the additional gusseting around the  top shock mount on the KLX [compared to the KX] the top cap has to be chamfered to allow the body to clear the gussets.

The Piggybacks would probably fit, but they would be tight against the exhaust.

If you need any more info or if you need me to photograph the shocks shoot me an email at: [email protected]

Thanks
VMX42

[YSS]

Thanks Jeff , yes if you can send a pic with the shocks fitted near the exhaust  that would be great .
regards Walter

[oldfart]

shocks could be a problem with side cover ..... my shocks measure 465 mm eye to eye 

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[YSS]

Thanks for that pic , would you have one also from behind . To show the exhaust inline.
Thanks Walter

[vmx42]

Walter here are some images of the Wilburs shocks [sorry about the quality but I have just moved back into the garage after an extension and getting to the bikes is a bit hard at present - bloody mess!!!!].

The piggyback shocks would foul the genuine KLX side covers [that is why I run KX125 A4 covers - they look better too].
Sorry I can't help with the exhaust photo as I have a custom stainless pipe on the bike.

If you need more info I could take the shocks off on the weekend and show you much more detail of the frame/shock clearance and the need for the chamfer on the shock body.

Just let me know what you need.
VMX42

[oldfart]

walter
       Rear shot with side cover on .

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[YSS]

Thanks alot to everyone , much appreciated . Remind me to return the favor one day. !!!!!!
Regards Walter

[vmx42]

Hi Walter,
No problem. That is what this site is all about.
VMX42

[Doc]

I had a bit of a problem getting to the KLX also as somehow it's found it's way to the back of the bat cave but here is the stock cover and a stock shock. Might help..might not but it's a pic 

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[Graeme M]

It hasn't translated all that well, but here's a scan from an ADB test (they loved it!). I just think it's a great shot. And the more I read this thread the more I think I should buy one of these things...

[Muecke]

I'm from Germany and very interesting about some information about this bike, above!
Can anybody tell me what kind of exhaust and exhaust manifold that is?
Where can I buy it or is it selfmade???
Thanks for answering!
Bye
Muecke

[vmx42]

Hi Muecke,
That's my stillborne KLX resto in the photo [stillborne because it seems to be taking forever to finish].
I made the pipe from 1.5 inch stainless steel mandrel bent sections. The muffler was made by Geoff Morris Concepts in Victoria.
If you need any more info just let me know. I can take some more photos [without the side plates] if that would help you.
thanks
VMX42