aliveagain
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posted March 30, 2005 08:01 PM
rear shock adjustment
Any way of adjusting spring tension on the rear shock without removal?My spanner wrench doesn't get in there while still on the bike.tips?
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pdb1964
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posted March 30, 2005 10:06 PM
it's crude but a hammer and a screwdriver
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tuusinii
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posted March 30, 2005 10:14 PM
Like said or get the right tool! But really if You're not adjusting it very often the hammer and some metal stick really does the job. Screwdriver isin't the best because it usually is too sharp - try something more flat.
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pdb1964
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posted March 30, 2005 10:56 PM
I agree. The screwdriver did deform the metal some.
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CrotchRocket
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posted March 31, 2005 06:40 AM
Put a mark on the colar with a marker, use a long screwdriver and hammer if your spanner doesnt work...
Get someone to help you by holding the bike on the kick stand having the rear wheel off the ground and it will be much much easier to move the adjusting colar...Turn the colar 3 turns clockwise to make the spring stiffer for your weight...
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aliveagain
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posted March 31, 2005 04:41 PM
thanx ,will try
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12r1
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posted March 31, 2005 04:57 PM
I adjusted mine with a homemade spanner I made from a piece of steel strap. I was able to bend it a bit,though,to get a good bite..
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aliveagain
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posted March 31, 2005 07:43 PM
OH Dino
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EastBayDave
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posted April 01, 2005 07:13 AM
A foot long punch worked just fine for me....5 years ago & haven't touched it since...
Needs a Penske/Ohlins bad....any1 wanna donate to charity?
Its' tax write-off time....:P
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aliveagain
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posted April 02, 2005 06:05 PM
I just turned it 3 times with a punch.Mashes the shit out of the tabs but I got it down to 1 1/2"sag
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CrotchRocket
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posted April 02, 2005 06:18 PM
The ideal sag for the 12 is 25-30mm...
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