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lancisto
21-Mar-2006, 15:45
Can someone out there advise as to the best way to adjust the rear preload on a 749. There just doesnt seem to be enough room to turn the rings with a "C" spaner and using a punch and hammer just seems a bit gash to me.
Cheers
Punch and hammer I'm afraid,.....unless you want to unbolt the shock and do it out of the bike.
I use a bit of alloy bar,.....does'nt mark the collars too bad.......:sniff:
lancisto
21-Mar-2006, 20:51
Thanks Keefy, punch and hammer it is then.
Don't you just love them Italians :roll:
You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know.
Originally posted by twpd
You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know.
True,....but there just is'nt a lot of space there to get a decent purchace on the collars.
ONce youve undone the lock nut, increasing the preload aint that bad using a c spanner, youve just got to be a bit inventive with turning it....and watch damaging your frame paint!
lancisto
22-Mar-2006, 11:39
I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.
Originally posted by lancisto
I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.:eureka:
Originally posted by andyb
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.:eureka:
Yes, rideouts, trackdays and such ...
:frog:
Originally posted by Loz
Originally posted by andyb
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.:eureka:
Yes, rideouts, trackdays and such ...
:frog:
:lol: you cad you!
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