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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fort Sask , Alberta, Canada
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As mentioned the Doo is better but fitment on the shaft isn't the best. The factory spring is crap so I would at least replace it. However to replace the spring you need to remove Doohickey so may as well get the best and then forget about it. Torsion spring is the way to go too.
My Kaw Barn - 2004 KLR, 2006 Concours (sold), 1997 Bayou 400.
"It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The wind noise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you shit your pants every now and then. "
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