Kitimat KLR
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I just received this for my '06 KLR. The "instructions" (yes, I read them!) say to mount it with the little red gas valve (on top of the unit) towards the front & the preload adjuster on the right side. OK...
During mounting the "little red gas valve" interferes with the frame cross tube - which has the mounting bolt plates for the top of the shock. This interference prevents the top bolt holes aligning - a good 1/8" offset
The whole shock unit appears to be symmetrical - apart from the red valve sticking out - and it does fit perfectly if put in backwards. I can't see any reason why it can't go in backwards?
Anyone else had this problem or can suggest something before I set it up & try it out?
TIA
During mounting the "little red gas valve" interferes with the frame cross tube - which has the mounting bolt plates for the top of the shock. This interference prevents the top bolt holes aligning - a good 1/8" offset
The whole shock unit appears to be symmetrical - apart from the red valve sticking out - and it does fit perfectly if put in backwards. I can't see any reason why it can't go in backwards?
Anyone else had this problem or can suggest something before I set it up & try it out?
TIA