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Started by RoadChick, March 15, 2009, 06:30:49 PM

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RoadChick

March 15, 2009, 06:30:49 PM
I am wondering if there is a special tool that I need to use to adjust the rear preload?  I did a search and could not find the answer.   I already adjusted the dampening.

Thanks,
Rene

herm

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March 15, 2009, 06:38:41 PM
i can only speak for myself here...
used a big rubber mallet and a large screw driver (with the head wrapped in a rag)

here is one of several good resources for info on suspensions adjustments (not sure if that was what you were looking for, but WTH)

http://www.ntnoa.org/suspension_preload.htm

This map is upside down, the plan is written in crayon, and the weather forecast is from 2011.

RoadChick

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March 15, 2009, 06:42:49 PM Last Edit: March 15, 2009, 06:46:13 PM by RoadChick
Thanks that link is very helpful.   I am surprised there is no tool.  I had one for the progressive shocks on one of my old bikes.

herm

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March 15, 2009, 06:44:24 PM Last Edit: March 15, 2009, 06:47:34 PM by herm
my bad...........there are tools available for this.......just never saw the need

they look something like this

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RoadChick

#4
March 15, 2009, 06:47:13 PM
well, there is prob no need, if you have a mallet and the other tools.  my tools are very limited, and does not include a mallet.  i should get one though.  i could have used one a couple of times...

herm

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March 15, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
rubber mallets are good for lots of stuff.

they make very good "persuaders" on bikes..
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knightrider

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March 15, 2009, 08:52:13 PM
i bought one of the motionpro wrenches for adjusting preload, like the one pictured above, and ended up using a mallet and screwdriver because it was impossible to turn the wrench. so i wouldnt waste the money, invest in a nice dead blow mallet instead.
1994 M900

Ivan

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March 15, 2009, 09:17:13 PM
Quote from: RoadChick on March 15, 2009, 06:30:49 PM
I am wondering if there is a special tool that I need to use to adjust the rear preload?  I did a search and could not find the answer.   I already adjusted the dampening.

Thanks,
Rene

Rene, good to see you here.  I would not use the hammer & screwdriver on your new bike, wait until you can find the proper tool.  I'm sure that either XLXR or I have one that would work.
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2000 996XU (extra ugly) for track days - BST carbon wheels, Ohlins shock, reworked fork, FBF exhaust, and a bunch of megacycle rocker arms. The rest of it is junk - Hey, I'm just happy that it runs...

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RoadChick

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March 15, 2009, 10:16:43 PM
Quote from: Ivan on March 15, 2009, 09:17:13 PM
Rene, good to see you here.  I would not use the hammer & screwdriver on your new bike, wait until you can find the proper tool.  I'm sure that either XLXR or I have one that would work.

Hi Ivan!!!!  Glad to see someone I know!! What a coincidence!!! I am sure XLXR told you all about my BIG BIKE DECISION!  He and I were on the phone many times, and he did share some information from you.


I can not wait to go for a ride with the two of you..... Maybe next Sunday I can come up to Orange County??
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