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650 Shocks

Old Mar 9, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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Has anybody else bottomed out the front end alot on their 650? The front shocks are too soft for really any jumping, or atleast I think so
 
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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The front end of a Prairie 650 uses struts not shocks and it is the springs that carry the load not the struts.

I have never bottomed out the front end on mine but at times it seems to be a little too soft. The outside front strut really dives downward in turns which has a tendency to pick up the inside rear tire. I'm thinking about getting the Progressive Suspension adjustable progressive rate springs.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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As a new 650 owner, the suspension is the first thing that I want to improve. There is no pre-load adj. on the stock strut. Front is "soft". Don't understand why Kaw. short changed us there. Cost I supposed.
Anyone know of a coolant temp guage kit for the 650??? Would like to keep an eye on temp. Suggestions ????? Noticed the (very quiet) fan coming on a lot. No over heating light, but the fan cycled on and off a lot(IMO)on a 28 deg. day!
Thanks, Mike.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Is the ajustable front springs from Progressive suspension available now?
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 02:52 AM
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I see that Highlifter has a coollent gauge {universal}.
 
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