T2W How To: Progressive Springs Install & Review on a KLR650 

I love your videos man. Every time I am looking to upgrade something on my KLR I swear you've already done it, and have a nice lengthy video discussing the benefits, procedures, and theory behind it all. It's like a youtube safety blanket whenever I'm in doubt of how to do something or if I should bother in the first place.

I really appreciate your video. Not only do you speak clearly, and cover the complete process, but you take time to explain minute details of the work being done. The position of camera is great. The video is clear, and there's no background noise to distract. These things set your videos far apart from other videos I've watched. Many thanks! Loren

When fitting the caps back or any other "screws" like that (sensitive ones), first, by hand, rotate them counterclockwise (the loosen direction) and they will "clanc" into the right position and then you can be sure you won't damage the guidance.

You always do great videos. I really appreciate your professional quality and comprehensive videos.

Good Video thanks for taking the time to make it for all of us. Appreciate the tips as well. Ride safe!

Another great video, Tim. I have the progressive springs on my KLR too. They work great.

Bets camera work and most accurate explanations I've seen on You Tube.

Thanks Tim for the great video and attention to detail! This was by far the easiest upgrade I have done on my 2008 KLR 650.

Love your video very informational and has helped me several times thank you

Excellent video buddy, Love it, keep up the great work and have a blessed weekend my friend.

Thanks mate! Really helpful!!

Awesome videos! My KLR allegedly came with these springs from the previous owner... and you have inspired confidence in me to check now! :) Thanks!

I just did this mod today. Took on a very short ride but I could immediately tell a big difference!

Thanks, great video!

Very good explanation thanks 👍

Thanks Tim2 for the helpful videos just purchased a 2005 stock klr and it needs upgrades.

Thank you, excellent video! On my old gen 1s there is the shraider air valve so I left out the valse cores to allow free air flow in and out to eliminate the progressive spring effect of the air pressure biuld up letting the new springs to do that. It works way better ,much more free flowing and the fork seals don't leak anymore. The funky part is I needed a way to keep the oil from slashing out so I added clear fuel lines up and around the mirror stems stopping the vibration and cleared up the review. But you must use colour coordinated zip ties ! Now ,I love watching the GSers and KTMers when give her the old stink eye . Catch up to yuh later camera head , lol.

Love your vids. They are my go to. Did the 465 RAP rear & the Progressive Front fork up grade. Now getting front end wobble at 60+ Mph. Thinking probability my head bearings out of adjustment due to the improved spring tension. Would love to see a vid on head bearing adjustment. Keep up the good work, thanks again.

If you ride in Illinois you need front springs for wash board trails, I imagine maybe more if you go off road..LOL

Did this the other day with adjustable preload caps. These springs make a HUGE DIFFERENCE. Thanks for your help!

Great video Tim! I have these in my bike and I love them. Keep the videos coming, though at some point you are going to run out of upgrades to do to your bike. May I suggest a Eagle Mike 705 kit?

Love your detail and breaking it down for the average Jo's like myself! Side question, what handguards do you have installed? I purchased some from Tusk but they don't work well without major modifications. Bark Busters seem to be a more popular option and appears that's what you have?

I love your videos! Klr650 2015 front fork is basic fork system ?

I think T2W are some of the best KLR videos out there. In one of your videos you said you used to own/ drive big trucks. What type of freight did you haul & what part of the county did you operate. Im also a truck driver-dry van. Mid west -west coast weekly.

How did you manage the fork oil volume?

Hey Tim, I love your channel! Thanks for the very detailed videos, I actually enjoy the rambling, if you dont like it then skip past it! I have a question for you on your spring kit as I am going to be installing mine tomorrow: How is the PVC piping holding up over time? Cheers, you deserve more subs!

What about the oil change, mine is 2013 and need to change it cause i can feel a bump on the top.

I have a Klr650/08 Model.Just bought.48000 KLM.Suspension feels ok. Brakes slow

Couldn't you add preload by adding additional spacers above the springs? That way it could be changed if you desired later by adding or removing a spacer.

hello, which would be the code number for this spring? Is this the heavy duty one or the standard ?. My weight is 242 pounds. thanks. Very helpful video.

your video says to put the tighter windings on the top, the last video i just watched said to put them at the bottom. Does it actually make a difference as long as both are in the same way?

Does the klr 250 have the same fork as the 650?

I would pull the forks and replace the oil along with the springs. Doesn’t make sense to me to put fresh components in used oil.

T2w! Happy tday. Was up all night watching klr vids on suspension including yours, and was wondering if you had any thoughts on the progressive cartridge kit vs the cogent spring and damper kit. Was considering the emig kx fork swap but now I’m thinking I can get the Moab shock and either fork kit and have a complete susp job. I’m hoping with spacers and heavier fluid I can get the front where I need it, but need an opinion of which route would be better off-road ?

This is what I do to not cross thread the caps... Either push down on the cap with your fingers or socket with extension (depends on preload) and turn the cap as if loosening. When the thread is ready for engagement you will feel the cap pop down just the width of the thread. This is when the start of the threading of the cap passes the beginning of the threads in the fork. These are fine threads so you may need to do it several times to find it. As soon as you feel the drop begin twisting the opposite direction to begin tightening. Of course make sure you are pushing the cap straight down.

what diameter for the spacers please Im newbie and just bought 30$ of pipes and still didnt get it right

You said you already have the oil in the tube. Is that the same oil that was in there with the original springs? Or did you somehow drain that and put new oil in there?

Thoughts on the Eagle Mike fork brace?

Sir, please advise if there is any spring kit for Interceptor as well. A website link would suffice. Thanks in advance.

What if springs are installed with tightly wound coils down....plz answer

Does the fork oil damage the pvc tube over the long run?

Why is it in inches for metric bike ? Measurement .125 and .375 :D Wont it be easier to have it in mm ?

Tim I see the newest year on that chart was 2013 will these work on a 2017?

i don't understand how that pvc could be strong enough to handle the weight??? wont the shatter inside your forks?

Why not go ahead and change out the fork oil? Should I replace the rear shock if I'm doing the front springs too?

How much and what kind of oil do you put in? Do you even have to put fork oil in?

What weight oil did you use???

I just received my Progressive springs but I didn't receive the insert for spacer length. I have a 2016. Should it still be 3.00"?

Hi this kit fits on the old first generation of klr ?? , thanks

Where are these springs available from ?? cheers from Aus Top Vids

Tim, I have checked all around and can't find the Progressive Springs for an 09 KLR. Are they the same as the Gen 1 forks? If so I wonder why they don't list 08 and up? Please advise because I would sure like to upgrade the front suspension. Your videos are awesome. You do good work on describing the details.

CAUTION! THICKER Springs, & More coils on top end.... takes up more space, Hence LESS FORK OIL.

How much of a difference do these make?

I cannot believe that they send the new springs with a piece of PVC that you have to cut yourself!! Unbelievable - They could have put a selection of PVC preload tubes in the kit as standard, hell it couldn't cost that much for some cheap PVC pipe!. At least you have a decent PVC pipe cutter, most people will be using a wandering hacksaw that usually never cuts PVC cleanly.Also, Honda state the tight coils to the bottom of the fork, as does Hooke's Law."A suspension spring us under dynamic loads, with the top of the spring held fixed and the deflections being imposed at the bottom of the spring. When the bottom of the spring is forced upwards (by hitting a bump), a compression wave front will travel along the length of the spring. When it reaches the top, it will be reflected back down the spring. However, with a progressive spring, the compression wave will be damped out when it reaches the progressively wound part of the spring because the varying spring rate tends to break the wave into several frequencies. It's better that the wave front be damped out sooner rather than later to avoid standing waves and other strange harmonics going on in the spring, which may introduce vibrations in the front forks. So the progressively wound part of the spring should be at the bottom so that the deflection wave front hits it first and gets damped out immediately, rather than travelling the length of the spring before being damped."

Well, after hours of digging around online and talking to the tech's at Rocky Mountain ATV, Progressive Shocks (the company, not the type of shock) doesn't make a spring for post 2014's :(

Tim, how much $$ trade in value did they give you for this beautifully looked after baby when you traded up for the BMW?

The pvc pipe vs the oem steel seems cheap

Good video but very long winded :-)

Is it necessary to change the fork oil when doing this upgrade? If so, what do you recommend?